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ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing

My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B

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6.3.1 Tests of Railway Bearings<br />

Bearing breakdown can be detected by using fluorescent temperature<br />

indicating pellets as heat sensors for inboard journal boxes. The pellets are<br />

inserted in a specially fabricated stainless steel holder that contains two<br />

pellets. The holder is inserted into the hollow axle of each rail car with an<br />

insertion tool. The tool has a mechanical stop to ensure that the holder is<br />

located at a predetermined depth. This permits proper monitoring of journal<br />

box operating temperatures. Once a specified temperature is exceeded, in<br />

this case 100 °C (212 °F), the pellets melt and flow completely out of the<br />

holder. The fluorescent material is easy to detect and clearly indicates that<br />

excessive heat has been conducted from the bearing to the axle.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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