199607 – Bladon & Beck – Monitoring Rolling Stock Wheel Condition

This paper reviews wheel condition monitoring technologies and presents the Teknis Wheel Condition Monitoring System. The design of the system was strongly influenced by the operational requirements specified at the time. Operational issues related to the introduction of train condition monitoring products in general are discussed.

Rail Authorities are investing in instrumentation to assist in the management of track and
structures and help identify rolling stock which is causing damage. This is especially
important because the owner of the train need no longer be the authority responsible for the
track.

Recent developments in the information systems are providing the required train traceability
to utilise the output of train monitoring systems. Integrating such systems into existing
processes can be a considerable effort.

Teknis Electronics developed a wheel condition monitoring system and installed five arrays
at two sites.