Essays about: "common rail"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 37 essays containing the words common rail.

  1. 21. Real-time arrival prediction models for light rail train systems

    University essay from KTH/Systemanalys och ekonomi

    Author : Edouard Naye; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : One of the main objectives of public transport operators is to adhere to the planned timetable and to provide accurate information to passengers in order to improve actual and perceived service reliability. The aim of this thesis is to address the flowing question: how can the accuracy of a prediction system for light rail systems be measured and improved? The real-time prediction is an output of a telecommunication system, named Automatic Vehicle Location System, which computerizes the predictions. READ MORE

  3. 22. Train-borne Antennas : A business case study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

    Author : Georgios Michailidis; [2014]
    Keywords : Railway; Train-Borne Antennas; Radio Systems; Signalling; ERTMS; PTC; LTE; MIMO Business model canvas; SWOT analysis;

    Abstract : The global rail network every year is used to transport approximately 21 billion of people and 10 billion tons of cargo. These numbers is estimated that are going to increase in the future. Railway will become the transportation of the future. READ MORE

  4. 23. Remote Access Dual Automatic Switch Spray

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Iulius Borcea; [2014]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The RADASS (Remote Access Dual Automatic Switch Spray) system is thought to be the future solution for frozen rail switches. Frozen switches are a yearly reoccurring issue and cause long delays in rail traffic, which require a vast amount of personnel and resources to fix. READ MORE

  5. 24. Influence of Switches and Crossings on Wheel Wear of a Freight Vehicle

    University essay from KTH/Spårfordon

    Author : Emmanouil Doulgerakis; [2013]
    Keywords : dynamic vehicle-track interaction; turnout; switch crossing; wheel wear; wheel-rail contact geometry;

    Abstract : Turnouts (Switches & Crossings) are important components in railway networks, as they provide the necessary flexibility for train operations by allowing trains to change among the tracks. But the turnout’s geometry with discontinuity in rail profiles and lack of transition curve causes additional wear both on track and on vehicle. READ MORE

  6. 25. Suburban retrofitting : a useful strategy for swedish urban planners?

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Christoffer Jusélius; [2013]
    Keywords : suburban retrofitting; sweden; kungens kurva; densification; commercial areas; shopping malls; malls; Suburban retrofitting; sverige; kungens kurva; stadsplanering; förtätning; externhandelsområden; köpcentrum;

    Abstract : There is an on-going generational shift related to car culture, occurring in the developed world. After decades of increased driving, a decline can now be seen in twenty of the developed countries. Moreover, one out of five regional shopping malls in America is either dead or likely to fail within the next five years. READ MORE