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INTRODUCTION
o BHEL is the largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in India in the energy/infrastructure sector today. BHEL was established more than 40 years ago when its first plant was set up in Bhopal ushering in the indigenous Heavy Electrical Equipment industry in India, a dream that has been more than realized with a well-recognized track record of performance.
Locomotive
A locomotive or engine is a railway vehicle that provides
the motive power for a train. The word originates from the Latin loco "from a place", ablative of locus, "place" + Medieval Latin motivus, "causing motion", and is a shortened form of the term locomotive engine. The first successful locomotives were built by Cornish inventor Richard Trevithick in 1804.
Diesel Locomotive
A diesel locomotive is a type of railway locomotive in
which the prime mover is a diesel engine. Several types of diesel locomotive have been developed, differing mainly in the means by which mechanical power is conveyed to the driving wheels (drivers).
Another view
Diesel Engine
This is the main power source for the locomotive.
A diesel engine (also known as a compression-ignition
engine) is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel that has been injected into the combustion chamber. It comprises a large cylinder block, with the cylinders arranged in a straight line or in a V.
Engine view
Main Alternator
The diesel engine drives the main alternator which
provides the power to move the train. The alternator generates AC electricity which is used to provide power for the traction motors mounted on the trucks (bogies). In older locomotives, the alternator was a DC machine, called a generator. .
Auxiliary Alternator
Locomotives used to operate passenger trains are
equipped with an auxiliary alternator. This provides AC power for lighting, heating, air conditioning, dining facilities etc. on the train. The output is transmitted along the train through an auxiliary power line.
Motor Blower
The diesel engine also drives a motor blower.
As its name suggests, the motor blower provides air which
is blown over the traction motors to keep them cool during periods of heavy work. The blower is mounted inside the locomotive body but the motors are on the trucks, so the blower output is connected to each of the motors through flexible ducting. The blower output also cools the alternators.
Traction Motor
Since the diesel-electric locomotive uses electric
transmission, traction motors are provided on the axles to give the final drive. These motors were traditionally DC but the development of modern power and control electronics has led to the introduction of 3-phase AC motors.
Pinion/Gear
The traction motor drives the axle through a reduction
gear of a range between 3 to 1 (freight) and 4 to 1 (passenger).
Fuel Tank
A diesel locomotive has to carry its own fuel around with
it. The fuel tank is normally under the loco frame and This huge tank in the underbelly of the locomotive holds 2,200 gallons (8,328 L) of diesel fuel.
Air Reservoirs
Air reservoirs containing compressed air at high pressure
are required for the train braking and some other systems on the locomotive. These are often mounted next to the fuel tank under the floor of the locomotive.
Air Compressor
The air compressor is required to provide a constant
supply of compressed air for the locomotive and train brakes.
temperature within the most efficient range for the engine. The water is cooled by passing it through a radiator blown by a fan driven by the diesel engine.
Turbo Charging
The amount of power obtained from a cylinder in a diesel
engine depends on how much fuel can be burnt in it. The amount of fuel which can be burnt depends on the amount of air available in the cylinder. So, if you can get more air into the cylinder, more fuel will be burnt and you will get more power out of your ignition. Turbo charging is used to increase the amount of air pushed into each cylinder. Turbocharging gives a 50% increase in engine power.
Locomotive Data
General Data Of Locomotive: Model No. : WDM2 Specification : 16 cylinder V-type 4 stroke Diesel Engine Type : Co-Co Power : 700hp, 1400hp, 2400hp Maximum Speed : 120 kph Gear Ratio : 68/18 Compression Ratio : 16:1 Cylinder Bore : 230mm Cylinder Stroke : 279mm
Wheel Base: Wheel Dia Wheel Base Traction Motor Track Gauge Brake Equipment
Maximum Overall Dimension :Height Width Length Capacity:Fuel Cooling Water Lube Oil Water Expansion Sand : 4185mm : 3010mm : 17120mm
Auxiliary Horse Power Requirement:Auxiliary Generator Maximum Exciter Maximum Traction Motor Blower at full speed Radiator Fan Expresser Unloaded at 1000 rpm : 17HP : 12HP : 400HP : 62HP : 80HP : 13 HP
Parts Of Bogi
Bogie Shop
The locomotive bogies are rebuilt with new wheel sets, suspension bearings and remanufactured traction motors. Separate shop has been set up for machining of wheel sets and assembly of locomotive bogies.
operation.
Computer Numeric Control machines are controlled by a set of
Finishing
Drilling Fillit
Grinding
which radial arm is fixed. Radial arm are horizontal arm this is movable around the column. This is main advantage of this machine. In drilling machine different type drill can be fixed. But twist drills are very common in use. Holes of different diameter can be done by using drills of different diameter.
cutting tool. Turning of axle, grinding of axle operation are performed on this machine.
system in India. The production of the parts and units of rails forms an
important and integral part of the proper functioning of the railway system in India.
Its World's largest manufacturer of ALCO diesel loco spares such as Gears,
REFERENCES
http://www.google.co.in/
www.bhel.com http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.railway-technical.com
http://www.howstuffworks.com/ Manual Report of BHEL