PHENOMENON AND PALLIATIVES OF ICE ON CATENARIES

LE GIVRAGE DES CATENAIRES. LE PHENOMENE ET SES PALLIATIFS

The author explains the meteorological phenomenon and its different effects (mechanical, electrical with direct and alternating current) and describes, for 500 V direct current electrification systems, the measures taken to prevent ice formation, to provide protection against its effects and eliminate the ice. Electronic equipment was tested to detect, locate and eliminate ice formation and give advance warning.

• Corporate Authors:

  Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais

  92 rue Bonaparte
  75 Paris 6e,   France 
• Authors:
  • Jaume, H
• Publication Date: 1974-11

Language

• French

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 678-683
• Serial:
  • REVUE GENERALE DES CHEMINS DE FER
  • Volume: 93

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catenaries (Railroads); Cold weather; Ice; Operations; Railroad electrification
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095628
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 24 1975 12:00AM