| Title | Lightning and its effects on railroad signal circuits |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 47143 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Holmstrom, F. Ross |
| Source | 105p. in varius pagings |
| Corporate Creator | University of Massachusetts at Lowell; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publisher | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publication Date | 19751231 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This study discusses the occurrence of lightning, its effects on railroad signal equipment, and protection of such equipment from lightning damage, with special attention to known protective techniques which are employed in a variety of situations in the power, communications, and railroad industries. A brief review is offered of the causes of lightning and other surges, followed by an extensive treatment of the means by which lightning and power-line transients induce surges and over-voltages in signalling circuits. Specific topics include the effects of the direct stroke current, the collapsing electric field when the stroke occurs, inductive coupling, and the effects of ground currents in the earth. A survey of protective devices and techniques currently in use for specific types of equipment is presented, including categorization of arrestors by type and application. Preferred lightning protection practices in railroad signalling are examined and related to practices in other fields. The problem of lightning protection is addressed from an overall systems viewpoint, encompassing development and testing of protective systems and design of systems, so that they can more easily be protected. Recommendations for future research are made. |
| Rosap ID | dot:9757 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9757 |
| TRT Terms | Lightning; Track circuits; Railroad signals; Interference; Atmospheric interference |
| General Subjects | Lightning; Lightning protection; Railroad circuits; Lightning damage; Surge protection; Lightning-protection devices; Lightning-protection techniques |
| Classification | AGR - INFRASTRUCTURE - Railroads; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | RR602 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-75-21; FRA-OR&D-76-129 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/47000/47100/47143/DOT-VNTSC-FRA-75-21.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |