ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing
My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B
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