Holzheimer, Carson Keith (2007) Automation of the rollingstock twist test. [USQ Project]
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Abstract
[Abstract]: This dissertation is an investigation into the feasibility of automating the static twist test procedure currently performed at Queensland Rail. The aim is to select equipment that can perform this procedure automatically while staying within the confines of a budget.
The test requires synchronous jacking of train wheels and it was concluded from the research carried out that synchronous lifting of heavy objects can be successfully achieved through the use of ‘digital hydraulics’, a term
explained in detail within this dissertation. The concept of digital hydraulics was tested for application to the twist test and was found to be completely successful.
A final system design is specified, including equipment such as position transducers, hydraulic cylinders and a PLC. The equipment exceeds the budget specified by Queensland Rail. However it proves that a successful system can be constructed for reasonable cost.
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| Item Type: | USQ Project |
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| Refereed: | No |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Engineering and Surveying - Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (Up to 30 Jun 2013) |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Feb 2008 04:54 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jul 2013 22:59 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | twist test; digital hydraulics; Queensland Rail |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 09 Engineering > 0913 Mechanical Engineering > 091399 Mechanical Engineering not elsewhere classified 09 Engineering > 0913 Mechanical Engineering > 091302 Automation and Control Engineering |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 40 ENGINEERING > 4017 Mechanical engineering > 401799 Mechanical engineering not elsewhere classified 40 ENGINEERING > 4007 Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics > 400799 Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics not elsewhere classified |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/3946 |
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