Canadian Rail Research Laboratory: 2022-2023 Annual Research Plan Results Summary
- Language of the publication
- English
- Date
- 2023-09-23
- Type
- Report
- Author(s)
- Publisher
- University of Alberta
Alternative title
Canadian Centre of Expertise on Rail Research: 2022-2023 Annual Research Plan Results Summary
Centre canadien d’expertise sur la recherche ferroviaire : résumé des résultats des plans de recherche 2022-2023
Laboratoire canadien de recherche ferroviaire : résumé des résultats des plans de recherche 2022-2023
Abstract
This report provides the summary of results for the research projects carried out by the Canadian Rail Research Laboratory (CaRRL) for fiscal year 2022-2023. The projects include: • Defect Simulation on Railcar Components for AMVIS: Fake defects were simulated on railcar components and Automated Machine Vision Inspection System (AMVIS) was used to investigate the defects. • Detailed Quantitative Model for Rail Transport of Dangerous Goods: This project developed a detailed, practicable model to quantitatively estimate the risk for rail transport of DG. Fault Tree Analyses (FTA) and Event Tree Analyses (ETA) process model were developed for rail transport operations. • Ground Hazard Risk Evolution with Climate Change: This project evaluated the ground hazard weather triggers and mechanisms through morphological and probabilistic approaches to quantify their relationship with weather and extrapolated the ground hazard frequency utilizing the climatic projections for Canada. • Wildfire Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: This project aims to develop an automated framework to assess the wildfire-related risks to railway infrastructure. • Development of a Workload Prediction Model for Train Operators: This project aims to develop a workload measurement and prediction model that can estimate train operators' mental workload.
Description
This report provides the summary of results for the research projects carried out by the Canadian Rail Research Laboratory (CaRRL) for fiscal year 2022-2023. The projects include: Defect Simulation on Railcar Components for AMVIS, Detailed Quantitative Model for Rail Transport of Dangerous Goods, Ground Hazard Risk Evolution with Climate Change, Wildfire Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Development of a Workload Prediction Model for Train Operators
Subject
- Transport
Keywords
- Defect simulation,
- Automated Machine Vision Inspection System (AMVIS),
- Railcar defects,
- Quantitative risk,
- Dangerous goods,
- Risk model,
- Climate change,
- Ground hazard,
- Wildfire,
- Risk assesment,
- Workload prediction model,
- Train operators
Rights
Pagination
1-21
Peer review
Yes
Open access level
Green
Sponsors
TC, Transportation Safety Board, CN, City of Edmonton, Time and expertise: TC regional inspector, CPKC yard supervisor, CP field CCI, train operators
Citation(s)
University of Alberta, (2023), Canadian Centre of Expertise on Rail Research: 2022-2023 Annual Research Plan Results Summary, Alberta, Author.