PROJECTS
Funding
Spain
Duration
-
Status
Complete with results
Geo-spatial type
Other
Total project cost
€1 176 508
EU Contribution
€0
Project Acronym
PYRKAST
STRIA Roadmaps
Transport mode
Transport policies
Safety/Security
Transport sectors
Passenger transport
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.
Funding
Specific funding programme
Proyectos de I+D+I «Retos Colaboración»
Funding Source
Spanish State Research Agency (AEI)
Results
RESULTS
Thanks to this product development, the reliability of high speed brake systems will be increased. This is a critical issue in this type of transport which is growing exponentially.
Partners
Lead Organisation
Organisation
Piezas y Rodajes, S.A
Address
Calle Italia 1, 44300 Monreal del Campo Teruel, Spain
Partner Organisations
Organisation
ASK Chemicals
Address
Avenida Autonomia, 4 - Piso 2, 48940 Leioa Vizcaya, Spain
Organisation
Casa Maristas Azterlan
Address
ALIENDALDE AUZUNEA 6, 48200 DURANGO, Spain
Organisation website
Organisation
Universidad Del Pais Vasco/ Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
Address
Barrio Sarriena S N, 48940 Leioa, Spain
Technologies
Technology Theme
Rail vehicle design
Technology
More efficient rail wagons