EN 15654-2

Railway Brake System Thermal Analysis

This test applies thermal analysis methods to evaluate the temperature behavior and heat dissipation performance of railway brake systems under various braking scenarios. The test measures brake pad, disc, and caliper temperatures during simulated service and emergency braking to ensure systems operate within safe thermal limits and do not experience brake fade or mechanical degradation. Excessive temperatures can compromise braking performance and component integrity, posing serious safety risks. Brake component manufacturers, rolling stock designers, and certification bodies require accredited thermal testing to validate brake system designs. ISO 17025 accreditation ensures consistent, traceable thermal measurement and validates compliance with European railway safety standards.

What it measures

  • Peak and transient brake temperature profiles
  • Temperature distribution across brake components
  • Heat dissipation rates and thermal time constants
  • Brake fade characteristics and recovery behavior
  • Thermal cycling endurance and material stability
🇩🇪 DIN EN 14531-1 🇬🇧 BS EN 14531-1 🇫🇷 NF EN 14531-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14531-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14531-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14531-1 🇩🇪 DIN EN 15310 🇬🇧 BS EN 15310 🇫🇷 NF EN 15310 🇮🇹 UNI EN 15310 🇪🇸 UNE EN 15310 🇳🇱 NEN EN 15310
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(HSG 248) – 2021 SRV-002 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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Chronic progressive external Depth Internal Dial gauges and dial test Caliper + 3 more
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UKAS 0595 1 South Gyle Crescent, GB
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Tensile testing of metallic materials (I Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507) Taupunkttemperatur Temperatur −40 °C Railway braking — urban guided transport + 3 more
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DIN EN 933-11 DIN EN 12390-3 DIN EN 933-3 DIN EN 12390-7 DIN EN 12697-5 + 3 more
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UKAS 0783 Duckmanton, GB
DC CURRENT LENGTH DC Resistance DC VOLTAGE Cold junction compensation + 3 more
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RvA I192 Zwolle, NL
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UKAS 6830 Fletching Common, GB
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DAkkS D-K-21661-01-00 Linden, DE
Absolutdruck Positiver und negativer -3,92 kPa 4,02 kPa Railway brakes — brake performance (UIC Lungensimulator
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UKAS 0756 Redruth, GB
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UKAS 9418 Worthing, GB
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UKAS 31255 Swinton, GB
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ETSI EN 319 412 ETSI EN 319 401 ETSI EN 319 411-2 ETSI EN 319 411-1
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ETSI EN 319 412 ETSI EN 319 401 ETSI EN 319 411-2 ETSI EN 319 411-1
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Industries

Brake pad and disc manufacturers Rolling stock and locomotive manufacturers Railway system integrators and suppliers Vehicle certification and type-approval bodies Railway technical service providers

Related Standards

  • EN 14531-1 Railway applications — Braking systems — Part 1: General terminology and calculations
  • EN 15310 Railway applications — Brakes — Test procedures for brake pads
  • EN 13262 Railway applications — Wheels and wheelsets — Wheels — Technical specification and approval procedure

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