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BHARAT SARKAR
(RAIL MANTRALAYA)
PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING OF DIESEL / ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE HAULED AIR - BRAKED TRAINS
M.P. GUIDE No. 11 OCTOBER 1987 ISSUED BY ANUSANDHAN ABHIKALP AUR MANAK SANGATHAN RAIL MANTRALAYA.
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PREAMBLE
The joint operating procedure contained in this guide is meant for Checking air-braked trains consisting of BOXN / BCN wagons hauled by WDM2 diesel electric locomotives fitted with 28- LAV-1/IRAB-1 brake system and WAG5 electric locomotives fitted with IRAVB-2/IRAB-9 brake system. While following these instructions it should be ensured that relevant GRs and SRs are followed along -with specific operating instructions issued by zonal railways in force for a particular section. The joint operating procedure contains the charging capacity and Leakage rate specifications for locomotives and wagons and is based upon International. Specifications. Clarification should be obtained from Director General (Motive Power), R.D.S.O., Manak Nagar, Lucknow-226011.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 With the introduction of air-braked freight stock on Indian Railways it has become necessary to lay down detailed operating procedure for checking leakage rates in trains and for testing the charging capacity of locomotive to ensure that locomotive is capable of supplying adequate amount of air for charging brake pipe and feed pipes of the trailing stock. The detailed procedure for checking the locomotive and trains have been indicated in this Guide, which is applicable to Locomotives and wagons. Wagon stock on Indian Railways have been fitted with single pipe Graduated release system generally in conformity with UIC standards. WDM2/WAG5 locomotives have been fitted with dual brake Systems which make them capable of hauling both, vacuum braked and air braked stock. WDM2 locomotives have been fitted with 28 LAV -1twin pipe dual brake system and WAG5 locomotives with IRAVB-2 'twin pipe dual brake system. Limited numbers of WAG5 E Locos have been fitted with lRAB-9 pure air brake system. 1.2 Before proceeding with the checks indicated in para 2 ensure that the Locomotive has been correctly prepared for hauling air braked stocks per operating manual No. MP 572/82 for WDM2 locos and Operating manual No. MP 481/84 for WAG5 locos.
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.3 Allow the main reservoir pressure to build up .to the maximum stipulated Limits for the particular type of locomotive. The relevant maximum Stipulated pressure is given in Table - I.
TABLE - I
Valve MAIN RESERVOIR CUT OUT PRESSURE GOVERNOR SETTING CUT IN MAIN RESERVOIR PRESSURE SAFETY VALVE SETTING .4
setting - (kg/cm2)
WAGS
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Close the angle. Cock for the brake pipe. Couple 7.5 mm diameter leak hole special test coupling fabricated to RDSO design SK.DP-2691 (Annexure-I) with the brake. Pipe coupling of the locomotive. In case of MU consist test coupling should be fitted on the rear most locomotive of the consist.
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Move the drivers. Automatic brake valve handle from emergency position to release position to charge the brake pipe to 5 kg/cm2 Open the angle cock for the brake pipe. The brake pipe pressure should fall from 5 kg/cm2 Check the brake pipe pressure with the help of gauge fitted in the locomotive which should not fall below 4 kg/cm2 within 60 seconds. The test shall be carried out with the number of compressor considered adequate by the driver for operating the train. Generally, the number of compressors used shall be governed by the number. of wagons. Hauled and the leakage rate. A general guideline in given in Table-II
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TABLE- II Number of Wagons in train Compressed air requirement in liters/Minute Less than 50 2000 50 80 80 90 90 100 More than 100 6000
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ANNEXURE-XI TABLE III BRAKE PIPE PRESSURE IN TRAIN (kg/cm2) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Length of the train Loco Last wagon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UP TO 56 BOXN WAGONS 5.0 4.8 BEYOND 56BOXN 5.0 4.7 WAGONS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.6 After the brake pipe pressure has been stabilised close the brake pipe isolating cocks provided between additional C-2W relay valve and brake pipe of the locomotive.
.7 Wait for 60 seconds for temperature and gauge settlement then note the drop in pressure in the brake pipe gauge in the locomotive for five minutes. The drop in brake pipe pressure gauge shall not be more than 0.25kg/cm2 /min. If the leakage rate is more than the value indicated in Para 3.8, check for excessive leakage on individual wagon as indicated below:3:9.1 A hissing sound would be audible at points where leakage is heavy. 3:9.2 Once the hissing sound is heard from a particular area, pin point the location of leakage by applying soap water solution. 3.9.3 Use of permitted material viz. Teflon tape arresting the leakage. 3.10. In case leakage is heavy and can not be arrested the wagon may have to be isolated/detached. 3.11. In case where leakage can be arrested temporarily by tape and the nature of leakage is such that it requires attention at Primary Depot. Clear marking on the wagon should be to draw attention of primary depot for adequate attention.
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3.12. In case the leakage is from the distributor valve and cannot be arrested,
isolation of the wagon can be carried out by closing the distributor valve isolating cock. In such condition clear marking should be provided on the wagon to indicate this defect to primal)' depot. Do not close brake pipe/feed pipe angle cocks under any circumstances, either .for isolation of wagons or for any purpose whatsoever, except for carrying out shunting operation after which the angle cocks should again be opened to ensure continuity of brake pipe and feed pipe.
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Wait for 60 seconds and note the drop in pressure in feed pipe for 5 minutes The drop in feed pipe pressure should not be more than 0.25 kg/cm2/minutes as indicated by feed pipe pressure gauge in the locomotive.
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5. BRAKE CYLINDER OPERATIVE PERCENTAGE
.1 .2 .3 The trains originating from Primary Depot should have a brake Cylinder operating percentage of 100%. (See note No.2) Under no circumstances the brake cylinder operative percentage should fall below 90% enroute (see note No.2). Train examination staff should check the operative percentage by Observing gripping of brake blocks on wheels.
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Para 3.12.
.4 In case the leakage is heavy and can not be arrested and wagon has to be
detached, contact the control and obtain further advice. .5 In case the brake cylinder operative percentage is found less than the prescribed limit of 90% contact the control and obtain further advice. ( See note 2)
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(Annexure-I)
R.D.S.O / SK.DP-2691
1. Coupling head BP 2. Test pressure 10 kg/cm2
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Collect by, P.L.Sahoo/Sr,Tech/Mech/E.Co.Rly/Sambalpur