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Pneumatic braking Systems: Case Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Braking systems are critical for ensuring vehicular safety and operational control. Pneumatic braking systems, which operate using compressed air, have become the preferred choice for heavy-duty vehicles and trains due to their robustness, fail-safe design, and high braking force. This paper explores the fundamental working principle, components, advantages, disadvantages, and key applications of pneumatic braking systems. A real-world case study of Indian Railways highlights their large-scale implementation and practical benefits. The study concludes that despite certain limitations, pneumatic braking systems remain essential in modern transportation for their reliability and efficiency.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15235420

Author: A. Gujar

Language: English

Topic: Brake Systems and Friction Analysis

Subfield: Automotive Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930820224

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