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{{Short description|Wheel designed for railway tracks}} |
{{Short description|Wheel designed for railway tracks}} |
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{{Distinguish|Training wheels}} |
{{Distinguish|Training wheels}} |
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[[File:Rollingstock axle.jpg|thumb|250px|Railroad car wheels are |
[[File:Rollingstock axle.jpg|thumb|250px|Railroad car wheels are fixed rigidly to their axle, ensuring both wheels of the [[Wheelset (rail transport)|wheelset]] rotate at the same rate.]] |
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[[File:Side view of a Moha E216 with DT61B bogie trucks, on a down Yokosuka Line service northwest of Higashi-Kanagawa Station, -25 april 2022.webm|thumb|Train wheels rolling on a train track in [[Japan]], 2022]] |
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A '''train wheel''' or '''rail wheel''' is a type of [[wheel]] specially designed for use on [[Track (rail transport)|railway track]]s. The wheel acts as a rolling component, typically [[press fit]]ted onto an [[axle]] and mounted directly on a [[Railroad car|railway carriage]] or [[locomotive]], or indirectly on a [[bogie]] (in the UK), also called a ''truck'' (in North America). The powered wheels under the locomotive are called [[Driving wheel|driving wheels]]. Wheels are initially [[casting|cast]] or [[forging|forged]] and then heat-treated to have a specific hardness.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Wheel–Rail Interface Handbook |isbn=9781845694128 |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9781845694128/wheel-rail-interface-handbook|access-date=2020-10-29 |last1=Lewis |first1=R. |last2=Olofsson |first2=U. |date=25 September 2009 |publisher=Elsevier Science }}</ref> New wheels are machined using a [[lathe]] to a standardized shape, called a profile, before being installed onto an axle. All wheel profiles are regularly checked to ensure proper [[wheel-rail interface|interaction between the wheel and the rail]]. Incorrectly profiled wheels and worn wheels can increase [[rolling resistance]], reduce [[energy efficiency in transport|energy efficiency]] and may even cause a [[derailment]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/500906475|title=Wheel-rail interface handbook|date=2009|publisher=CRC Press|last1=Lewis |first1=Roger |last2=Olofsson |first2=Ulf|isbn=978-1-61583-153-1|location=Boca Raton, Florida|oclc=500906475}}</ref> The [[International Union of Railways]] has defined a standard wheel diameter of {{Convert|920|mm|in|abbr=on}}, although smaller sizes are used in some [[rapid transit]] railway systems and on [[Rolling highway|ro-ro carriages]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Licitra|first=Gaetano|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a9bKBQAAQBAJ&dq=train+wheels+rim+monoblock&pg=PA83|title=Noise Mapping in the EU: Models and Procedures|date=2012-09-06|publisher=CRC Press|isbn=978-0-203-84812-8|language=en}}</ref> |
A '''train wheel''' or '''rail wheel''' is a type of [[wheel]] specially designed for use on [[Track (rail transport)|railway track]]s. The wheel acts as a rolling component, typically [[press fit]]ted onto an [[axle]] and mounted directly on a [[Railroad car|railway carriage]] or [[locomotive]], or indirectly on a [[bogie]] (in the UK), also called a ''truck'' (in North America). The powered wheels under the locomotive are called [[Driving wheel|driving wheels]]. Wheels are initially [[casting|cast]] or [[forging|forged]] and then heat-treated to have a specific hardness.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Wheel–Rail Interface Handbook |isbn=9781845694128 |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9781845694128/wheel-rail-interface-handbook|access-date=2020-10-29 |last1=Lewis |first1=R. |last2=Olofsson |first2=U. |date=25 September 2009 |publisher=Elsevier Science }}</ref> New wheels are machined using a [[lathe]] to a standardized shape, called a profile, before being installed onto an axle. All wheel profiles are regularly checked to ensure proper [[wheel-rail interface|interaction between the wheel and the rail]]. Incorrectly profiled wheels and worn wheels can increase [[rolling resistance]], reduce [[energy efficiency in transport|energy efficiency]] and may even cause a [[derailment]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/500906475|title=Wheel-rail interface handbook|date=2009|publisher=CRC Press|last1=Lewis |first1=Roger |last2=Olofsson |first2=Ulf|isbn=978-1-61583-153-1|location=Boca Raton, Florida|oclc=500906475}}</ref> The [[International Union of Railways]] has defined a standard wheel diameter of {{Convert|920|mm|in|abbr=on}}, although smaller sizes are used in some [[rapid transit]] railway systems and on [[Rolling highway|ro-ro carriages]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Licitra|first=Gaetano|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a9bKBQAAQBAJ&dq=train+wheels+rim+monoblock&pg=PA83|title=Noise Mapping in the EU: Models and Procedures|date=2012-09-06|publisher=CRC Press|isbn=978-0-203-84812-8|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Wheel geometry and flange== |
==Wheel geometry and flange== |
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{{See also|Derailment|Adhesion railway|Hunting oscillation}} |
{{See also|Derailment|Adhesion railway|Hunting oscillation}} |
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[[File:Drawing -- railway wheel and rail profiles.png|thumb|250px|{{ubl|A railway wheel's [[Wheelset (rail transport)#Conical wheel-tread|tread]] and [[Train wheel#Wheel geometry and flange|flange]] and its relationship to the load-bearing rail]] |
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[[File:TreinTramwielprofiel.svg|thumb|[[Railway wheel flange]] (left)<br>[[Tram wheel flange]] (right)]] |
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The running surface of most train wheels is conical, which serves as the primary means of keeping the train aligned with the [[Track (rail transport)|track]] while in motion. The wheels are fixed on an axle, and when rounding a curve |
The running surface of most train wheels is conical, which serves as the primary means of keeping the train aligned with the [[Track (rail transport)|track]] while in motion. The wheels are fixed on an axle, and when rounding a curve the mass of the train pushes the wheelset towards the outside of the track. The outside wheel rides up to contact the rail at a larger diameter, while the inside wheel drops down to contact its rail at a smaller diameter. The difference between the distances travelled by each wheel for each rotation of the axle causes the wheelset to follow the curve of the track. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Book : The Contact Patch|url=https://the-contact-patch.com/book/rail/r1610-the-wheelset|access-date=2020-10-29|website=the-contact-patch.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Almost all train wheels have a projection, called a flange, on one side to keep the wheels, and hence the train, running on the [[Rail profile|rails]] when the limits or tests of alignment are reached: when a bend is taken at appropriate speed, when there are strong side-winds, and to withstand most common defects in trackbed, rail and mild debris. Some wheels do not have a conical profile and instead are cylindrical, such that the flanges are essential to keep the train on the track. |
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[[File:Flanged wheel.jpg|thumb|[[Flange#Train wheels|Flanged railway wheel]]]] |
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| ⚫ | Almost all train wheels have a projection, called a flange, on one side to keep the wheels, and hence the train, running on the [[Rail profile|rails]] when the limits or tests of alignment are reached: when a bend is taken at appropriate speed, when there are strong |
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==Wheel arrangement== |
==Wheel arrangement== |
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{{Main|Wheel arrangement}}The number of wheels per locomotive or car varies in both size and number to accommodate the needs of the railcar or locomotive. Regardless of these factors, pairs of identically sized wheels are always affixed to a straight axle as a singular unit, called a [[Wheelset (rail transport)|wheelset]].<ref name=":0" /> |
{{Main|Wheel arrangement}}The number of wheels per locomotive or car varies in both size and number to accommodate the needs of the railcar or locomotive. Regardless of these factors, pairs of identically sized wheels are always affixed to a straight axle as a singular unit, called a [[Wheelset (rail transport)|wheelset]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Wheels for |
==Wheels for road–rail vehicles== |
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[[File:Land cruiser hyrail conversion.jpg|thumb|left|The small rail wheels fitted to |
[[File:Land cruiser hyrail conversion.jpg|thumb|left|The small rail wheels fitted to road–rail vehicles allow them to be stowed away when the vehicle is in road-going mode.]] |
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Wheels used for [[road–rail vehicle]]s are normally smaller than those found on other types of [[rolling stock]] |
Wheels used for [[road–rail vehicle]]s are normally smaller than those found on other types of [[rolling stock]], such as locomotives or carriages, because the wheel has to be stowed clear of the ground when the vehicle is in road-going mode. Such wheels can be as small as {{convert|245|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} in diameter. In Australia, wheels for [[road–rail vehicle]]s should comply with the requirements of AS7514.4, which is the Australian standard for infrastructure maintenance vehicle wheels. |
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==Railway wheel and tire== |
==Railway wheel and tire== |
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{{main|Railway tire}} |
{{main|Railway tire}} |
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Modern railway wheels are usually machined from a single casting, also known as monoblock wheels.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|last1=Milne|first1=Ian|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hpc60yCsTPcC&dq=monoblock+train+wheels+advantage&pg=PA56|title=Comprehensive Structural Integrity|last2=Ritchie|first2=R. O.|last3=Karihaloo|first3=B. L.|date=2003-07-25|publisher=Elsevier|isbn=978-0-08-049073-1|language=en}}</ref> Some wheels, however, are made of two parts: the wheel core, and a [[tire]] ("tyre" in [[British English]], [[Australian English]] and other variants) around the perimeter. Separate tires are a component of some modern passenger rolling stock. The purpose of the separate tire is to provide a replaceable wearing element – an important factor for steam locomotives with their costly [[Spoke|spoked]] construction. In modern times the tire is invariably made from [[steel]], which is stronger than the [[cast iron]] of earlier eras. It is typically heated and pressed on to the wheel before it cools and shrinks. ''Resilient rail wheels'' have a resilient material, such as [[rubber]], between the wheel and tire. Failure of |
Modern railway wheels are usually machined from a single casting, also known as monoblock wheels.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|last1=Milne|first1=Ian|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hpc60yCsTPcC&dq=monoblock+train+wheels+advantage&pg=PA56|title=Comprehensive Structural Integrity|last2=Ritchie|first2=R. O.|last3=Karihaloo|first3=B. L.|date=2003-07-25|publisher=Elsevier|isbn=978-0-08-049073-1|language=en}}</ref> Some wheels, however, are made of two parts: the wheel core, and a [[tire]] ("tyre" in [[British English]], [[Australian English]] and other variants) around the perimeter. Separate tires are a component of some modern passenger rolling stock. The purpose of the separate tire is to provide a replaceable wearing element – an important factor for steam locomotives with their costly [[Spoke|spoked]] construction. In modern times the tire is invariably made from [[steel]], which is stronger than the [[cast iron]] of earlier eras. It is typically heated and pressed on to the wheel before it cools and shrinks. ''Resilient rail wheels'' have a resilient material, such as [[rubber]], between the wheel and tire. Failure of this type of wheel was one of the causes leading up to the [[Eschede train disaster#Wheel design|Eschede high-speed train crash]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|last1=Milne|first1=Ian|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hpc60yCsTPcC&dq=monoblock+train+wheels+advantage&pg=PA56|title=Comprehensive Structural Integrity|last2=Ritchie|first2=R. O.|last3=Karihaloo|first3=B. L.|date=2003-07-25|publisher=Elsevier|isbn=978-0-08-049073-1|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Causes of damage== |
==Causes of damage== |
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Latest revision as of 01:50, 31 October 2024
A train wheel or rail wheel is a type of wheel specially designed for use on railway tracks. The wheel acts as a rolling component, typically press fitted onto an axle and mounted directly on a railway carriage or locomotive, or indirectly on a bogie (in the UK), also called a truck (in North America). The powered wheels under the locomotive are called driving wheels. Wheels are initially cast or forged and then heat-treated to have a specific hardness.[1] New wheels are machined using a lathe to a standardized shape, called a profile, before being installed onto an axle. All wheel profiles are regularly checked to ensure proper interaction between the wheel and the rail. Incorrectly profiled wheels and worn wheels can increase rolling resistance, reduce energy efficiency and may even cause a derailment.[2] The International Union of Railways has defined a standard wheel diameter of 920 mm (36 in), although smaller sizes are used in some rapid transit railway systems and on ro-ro carriages.[3]
Wheel geometry and flange
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The running surface of most train wheels is conical, which serves as the primary means of keeping the train aligned with the track while in motion. The wheels are fixed on an axle, and when rounding a curve the mass of the train pushes the wheelset towards the outside of the track. The outside wheel rides up to contact the rail at a larger diameter, while the inside wheel drops down to contact its rail at a smaller diameter. The difference between the distances travelled by each wheel for each rotation of the axle causes the wheelset to follow the curve of the track. [4]
Almost all train wheels have a projection, called a flange, on one side to keep the wheels, and hence the train, running on the rails when the limits or tests of alignment are reached: when a bend is taken at appropriate speed, when there are strong side-winds, and to withstand most common defects in trackbed, rail and mild debris. Some wheels do not have a conical profile and instead are cylindrical, such that the flanges are essential to keep the train on the track.
Wheel arrangement
[edit]The number of wheels per locomotive or car varies in both size and number to accommodate the needs of the railcar or locomotive. Regardless of these factors, pairs of identically sized wheels are always affixed to a straight axle as a singular unit, called a wheelset.[4]
Wheels for road–rail vehicles
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Wheels used for road–rail vehicles are normally smaller than those found on other types of rolling stock, such as locomotives or carriages, because the wheel has to be stowed clear of the ground when the vehicle is in road-going mode. Such wheels can be as small as 245 mm (9.65 in) in diameter. In Australia, wheels for road–rail vehicles should comply with the requirements of AS7514.4, which is the Australian standard for infrastructure maintenance vehicle wheels.
Railway wheel and tire
[edit]Modern railway wheels are usually machined from a single casting, also known as monoblock wheels.[5] Some wheels, however, are made of two parts: the wheel core, and a tire ("tyre" in British English, Australian English and other variants) around the perimeter. Separate tires are a component of some modern passenger rolling stock. The purpose of the separate tire is to provide a replaceable wearing element – an important factor for steam locomotives with their costly spoked construction. In modern times the tire is invariably made from steel, which is stronger than the cast iron of earlier eras. It is typically heated and pressed on to the wheel before it cools and shrinks. Resilient rail wheels have a resilient material, such as rubber, between the wheel and tire. Failure of this type of wheel was one of the causes leading up to the Eschede high-speed train crash.[5]
Causes of damage
[edit]The most common cause of wheel damage is severe braking. This activity includes sudden braking, braking on steep gradients and braking with high weight loads. The brake shoes (or blocks) are applied directly to the wheel surface which generates immense amounts of thermal energy. Under normal operation, a wheel may obtain a tread temperature of 550 °C (1,022 °F).[6] Under severe braking conditions, the generated thermal energy can contribute to thermal shock or alteration of the wheel's mechanical properties. Ultimately, acute thermal loading leads to a phenomenon called spalling. Alternatively, severe braking or low adhesion may stop the rotation of the wheels while the vehicle is still moving, which may cause a flat spot on the wheel-rail interface and localized heat damage.
Modern railway wheels are manufactured reasonably thick to provide an allowance of wear material. Worn wheels or wheels with a flat spot are machined on a wheel lathe if there is sufficient thickness of material remaining.[7]
Guide wheel
[edit]Rubber-tyred metros with a central guide rail, such as the Busan Metro, Lille Metro and the Sapporo Municipal Subway as well as rubber-tyred trams have guide wheels.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Lewis, R.; Olofsson, U. (25 September 2009). Wheel–Rail Interface Handbook. Elsevier Science. ISBN 9781845694128. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ^ Lewis, Roger; Olofsson, Ulf (2009). Wheel-rail interface handbook. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-61583-153-1. OCLC 500906475.
- ^ Licitra, Gaetano (2012-09-06). Noise Mapping in the EU: Models and Procedures. CRC Press. ISBN 978-0-203-84812-8.
- ^ a b "Book : The Contact Patch". the-contact-patch.com. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ^ a b Milne, Ian; Ritchie, R. O.; Karihaloo, B. L. (2003-07-25). Comprehensive Structural Integrity. Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-08-049073-1.
- ^ Peters, Carsten J.; Eifler, Dietmar (2009-11-01). "Influence of Service Temperatures on the Fatigue Behaviour of Railway Wheel and Tyre Steels*". Materials Testing. 51 (11–12): 748–754. Bibcode:2009MTest..51..748P. doi:10.3139/120.110094. ISSN 2195-8572. S2CID 135684020.
- ^ Nielsen, J. (2009-01-01). "Out-of-round railway wheels". In Lewis, R.; Olofsson, U. (eds.). 8 - Out-of-round railway wheels. Woodhead Publishing. pp. 245–279. doi:10.1533/9781845696788.1.245. ISBN 978-1-84569-412-8. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
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ISO 1005 Parts 1-9 BS 5892 Parts 1-6 AS7414.4
External links
[edit]- "APTA PR-CS-RP-003-98 Recommended Practice for Developing a Clearance Diagram for Passenger Equipment 5.3.2.1 Design tolerances" (PDF). APTA.com. American Public Transportation Association. 1998-03-26. Retrieved 2015-01-17.
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