Railcars for transporting granulated metallic units, and associated systems, devices, and methods
The reinforced railcar assembly with interior erosion-resistant materials addresses the issue of wear and erosion from loading GMUs, enhancing durability and reducing maintenance costs.
WO2025059226A1 Publication Date: 2025-03-20SUNCOKE TECH & DEV LLC +7
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/US2024/046268
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-11
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-20
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Current methods for loading granulated metallic units (GMUs) into railcars result in significant wear and erosion of the railcar's interior surfaces due to the impact of falling products, leading to increased maintenance costs and reduced operational efficiency.
Method used
The implementation of a reinforced railcar assembly with durable, erosion-resistant reinforcement material disposed on the interior surfaces, including a removable liner and an impact-absorbing rock box, to absorb the impact of falling GMUs and protect the railcar's interior.
Benefits of technology
The reinforced railcar assembly significantly reduces wear and erosion, extends the service life of the railcar, and decreases maintenance costs by effectively absorbing the impact of GMUs during loading.
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Abstract
Railcars for transporting granulated metallic units, and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. For example, a reinforced railcar apparatus includes a container envelope and a reinforcement liner. The container envelope includes side walls and end walls extending from a floor of the railcar. The side walls are a first length and the end walls are a second length less than the first length. Top portions of the rigid side walls and end walls define an opening of the container envelope through which granulated metallic units are discharged into the railcar assembly. The railcar assembly includes angled interior walls coupled to the bottom surface and extending from a top portion of the end walls to the bottom surface. The reinforcement liner is disposed over a portion of the bottom surface and the angled interior walls. In some embodiments, the railcar assembly includes an open-topped box layered with impact-absorbing material.
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