What is BS EN 14478 - Generic vocabulary for braking about?
BS EN 14478 discusses braking for railway applications. BS EN 14478 is a European standard that provides a generic vocabulary for braking.
BS EN 14478 provides terms and definitions for common use for brakes and braking in rolling stock.
Braking is a process that results in the deceleration of the train, maintaining a constant speed on a gradient, or preventing a stationary train from moving.
BS EN 14478 provides unambiguous definitions of generic terminology used in the field of railway braking.
The terms and definitions under BS EN 14478:2017 reflect those used in numerous published EN standards as well as relevant Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI).
Who is BS EN 14478 - Generic vocabulary for braking for?
BS EN 14478 on generic vocabulary for braking is useful for:
- Braking manufacturers
- Test centers
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 14478 - Generic vocabulary for braking?
The Brake system for railway passenger coaches is by far the safest feature it has. The ability to stop and slow at spilled second significantly helps you stop incidents and accidents.
Braking includes all factors that have a bearing on the stopping, slowing, or immobilization performance of the train (e.g., train resistance, gradient, etc.) and may involve the conversion and dissipation of braking energy.
BS EN 14478 guideline assists you with compatibility of brake systems, performance, the purpose of braking, mechanics of braking, kinematics and dynamics of braking, brake operation, brake control, types of control, types of braking control, components used for the command, components used for the control of braking, compressed air supply, heel slide protection (WPS), types of tests for brake system used in railway rolling stock.
The methods shown in BS EN 14478 assist you to assess brake systems used in railway rolling stock properly and supports in improving the performance of brake systems used in railway rolling stock.