The removal effect of citric acid on black leaf layer on rail surface caused by fallen leaves

In the mountainous areas in Japan, wheels frequently slip or slide in autumn due to the black leaf layer on the rail head caused by fallen leaves. In this study, the effect of citric acid on the facilitating the removal of black leaf layer is investigated in laboratory and field tests. It is found that supplying a higher concentration of citric acid aqueous solution is more effective in removing the black leaf layer, but the rail head should be washed with water immediately after removal.

• Record URL:
  http://www.railknowledgebank.com/Presto/pl/MTk4MTRjNDUtNWQ0My00OTBmLTllYWUtZWFjM2U2OTE0ZDY3LjEwMDM4
• Authors:
  • Ido T
  • Ikoma K
  • Suzumura J
  • Tsujie M
  • Kono M
  • Urakawa F
  • Chen H
• Conference:
  • 12th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems, 4-7 September 2022, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Publication Date: 2022

Media Info

• Pagination: 10p. ; PDF
• Monograph Title: 12th International conference on contact mechanics and wear of rail/wheel systems (CM2022): advancing the science and practice of the wheel/rail interface to improve railway operation efficiency

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Railroad rails; Wheels
• ATRI Terms: Adhesion; Railway track; Wheel

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01878951
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB Group Limited
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Apr 10 2023 4:53PM