Project
PYRKAST - Premium brake discs for high-speed trains
Funding origin:
Spain
Funding sources:
Spanish State Research Agency (AEI)
STRIA Roadmaps:
Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM)
Transport mode:
Rail
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Duration:
Start date: 01/01/2016,
End date: 31/12/2018
Status: Finished
Funding details:
Total cost:
€1 176 508
Overview
Objectives:
The objective of this project was to develop a new generation of premium brake discs for high speed trains. These brake discs would present greater braking capacity and have a longer service life, and be safer and more reliable than conventional ones, with zero defect.
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