Application of Thermal Imaging Diagnostics for Technical Maintenance of Electrical Centralization Devices in Railway Automation Systems

This article examines the use of thermal imaging diagnostics for the maintenance of electrical centralization devices in railway automation. It analyzes traditional diagnostic methods, their limitations, and the risks associated with the late detection of faults (overheating). The effectiveness of t...

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Main Authors: Maksym Silnyk, Vasyl Fedynets
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Language:English
Published: Lviv Polytechnic National University 2025-07-01
Series:Energy Engineering and Control Systems
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Online Access:https://science.lpnu.ua/jeecs/all-volumes-and-issues/volume-11-number-1-2025/application-thermal-imaging-diagnostics
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description This article examines the use of thermal imaging diagnostics for the maintenance of electrical centralization devices in railway automation. It analyzes traditional diagnostic methods, their limitations, and the risks associated with the late detection of faults (overheating). The effectiveness of thermal imaging control in detecting overheating of relay contact groups, conductor joints, transformers, and other crucial elements of electrical centralization has been proven. Mathematical models for analyzing thermal deviations are proposed, which allow predicting failures before the equipment malfunctions. The economic effectiveness of implementing thermal imagers in railway infrastructure is substantiated. The use of this technology enhances safety, reduces maintenance costs, minimizes emergency situations, shortens repair time, and improves overall equipment condition control.
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spelling doaj-art-5a66f9cd712040148c80eca8a51c3bfc2025-08-20T03:28:01ZengLviv Polytechnic National UniversityEnergy Engineering and Control Systems2411-80282415-72872025-07-01111445210.23939/jeecs2025.01.044Application of Thermal Imaging Diagnostics for Technical Maintenance of Electrical Centralization Devices in Railway Automation Systems Maksym Silnyk0Vasyl Fedynets1Lviv Polytechnic National UniversityLviv Polytechnic National UniversityThis article examines the use of thermal imaging diagnostics for the maintenance of electrical centralization devices in railway automation. It analyzes traditional diagnostic methods, their limitations, and the risks associated with the late detection of faults (overheating). The effectiveness of thermal imaging control in detecting overheating of relay contact groups, conductor joints, transformers, and other crucial elements of electrical centralization has been proven. Mathematical models for analyzing thermal deviations are proposed, which allow predicting failures before the equipment malfunctions. The economic effectiveness of implementing thermal imagers in railway infrastructure is substantiated. The use of this technology enhances safety, reduces maintenance costs, minimizes emergency situations, shortens repair time, and improves overall equipment condition control.https://science.lpnu.ua/jeecs/all-volumes-and-issues/volume-11-number-1-2025/application-thermal-imaging-diagnosticsthermal imaging diagnosticsrailway automationelectrical centralizationfault predictionmaintenance
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Application of Thermal Imaging Diagnostics for Technical Maintenance of Electrical Centralization Devices in Railway Automation Systems
Energy Engineering and Control Systems
thermal imaging diagnostics
railway automation
electrical centralization
fault prediction
maintenance
title Application of Thermal Imaging Diagnostics for Technical Maintenance of Electrical Centralization Devices in Railway Automation Systems
title_full Application of Thermal Imaging Diagnostics for Technical Maintenance of Electrical Centralization Devices in Railway Automation Systems
title_fullStr Application of Thermal Imaging Diagnostics for Technical Maintenance of Electrical Centralization Devices in Railway Automation Systems
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title_short Application of Thermal Imaging Diagnostics for Technical Maintenance of Electrical Centralization Devices in Railway Automation Systems
title_sort application of thermal imaging diagnostics for technical maintenance of electrical centralization devices in railway automation systems
topic thermal imaging diagnostics
railway automation
electrical centralization
fault prediction
maintenance
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