Description

Health Protection and Fire Prevention
Emissions from brake, rail and overhead line abrasion, crushed brake sand and swirls from ballast movements can lead to health problems and can also affect electronic switching and safety systems due to their electrical conductivity.
Ballast wetting offers a supplementary protective measure to reduce hazardous particles in the course of track work (e.g. gases, E-dust, A-dust, carcinogenic quartz dust, sources of fire).
The specifications of the employers' liability insurance association and the currently applicable limit values are precisely incorporated into the system configuration and in the calculations of the amount of water to be discharged. In this way, work interruptions due to excessive pollutant levels can be avoided.

Stationary Wetting - New Ballast Irrigation
The ballast is delivered to the construction site via various types of goods wagons. In order to prevent the formation of dust when spreading the ballast, the ballast must be watered immediately before unloading. The application rate per tonne is specified, but must be adapted to the specifications of the wagons used.
The specially developed stationary watering system is mounted in the track area without a profile. It is attached to the rail base to ensure stability. Fresh water is supplied via water containers and pump systems. The installation site is set up close to the working area.

Mobile Wetting - Old Ballast Irrigation
The ballast must be wetted before the old ballast is removed or the ballast is moved by tamping work in the tunnel. The creation of a well thought-out concept with details on water procurement and delivery to the application point, including pipework on the tunnel wall and a list of the vehicles and equipment to be used, are important components of the planning process, which is closely coordinated with the construction work.
Depending on the nature of the tunnel systems, the hose lines to be installed must be manufactured individually. Branch distributors are installed at regular intervals for water extraction and for connecting a ballast wettng vehicle.
The water inflow is digitally monitored and controlled. This enables the exact documentation of the application rate per running meter, and in the event of an emergency, the water flow can be interrupted immediately. In the winter months, the system can be operated with hot water.

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