@inproceedings{311854b604fd4ff6b2bb933a9a4ed9b4,
title = "Analysis of Failure Mode Effects of the Traction Motor",
abstract = "The South African (SA) government has proposed a strategy to vigorously decrease its Green House Gas emissions by cutting almost a third of its current annual emissions by the year 2030. The country plans to utilize more rail to transport its freight. Although reliable, locomotives are not immune from failures. Traction motor (TM) failure is one of the components prone to failing. The objective of this study is to identify the origins of such failures and provide actionable solutions on how challenges can be resolved from a maintenance perspective. The Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) is employed to help identify these causes of failure. The results indicate the importance of the 'back to basic' phenomenon. The research identifies the low hanging opportunities as the most significant. This indicates the importance of ensuring that all company resources (people, machines & facilities) are managed optimally to improve quality.",
keywords = "Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Green House Gas, Locomotive, Traction Motor",
author = "Kunene, {Bayanda B.} and A. Telukdarie",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2022 IEEE.; 28th IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference ; Conference date: 19-06-2022 Through 23-06-2022",
year = "2022",
doi = "10.1109/ICE/ITMC-IAMOT55089.2022.10033308",
language = "English",
series = "2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
booktitle = "2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings",
address = "United States",
}
