Researchers have developed a proof-of-concept system to autonomously detect compressed air leaks on trains and relay the location of the leaks to mechanical personnel for repair. The automated system ...

Compressed air is critical in many industrial and nonindustrial applications, including powering pneumatic tools and conveyor systems, cleaning equipment and airfilling amusement park objects. While ...

Belching out black smoke, steam locomotives (SLs) boasted an unyielding presence on Japan’s rails decades ago. Even now, in the age of electric trains, SLs still enjoy deep-rooted popularity, and some ...

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SAN ANTONIO — Nov. 10, 2022 — Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a proof-of-concept system to autonomously detect compressed air leaks on trains and relay the location of the leaks to ...