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Introduction
It is a production unit owned by Indian railways , for which it manufactures
January 3, 1964. It manufactures locomotives which are variants based on the original ALCO design dating to 1960s and the GM EMD design of the 1990s.
It has evolved into an integrated dieselelectric locomotive manufacturing
plant, capable of building all components of the locomotive in-house, including the engines, super structures, and fabricated bogies and under frames.
December 2002.
With technology transfer agreement from manufacturers such as GM-EMD,
DLW today produces advance locomotives having output range from 2600 to 4000 hp.
It has supplied locomotives to other countries such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,
weatherproof and without the dirt and heat that is an inevitable part of operating a steam locomotive.
Steam locomotives require intensive maintenance, lubrication and cleaning
engines.
As the piston nears the bottom of its stroke, all of the exhaust valves open. Exhaust gases rush out of the cylinder, relieving the pressure
As the piston bottoms out, it uncovers the air intake ports. Pressurized air fills the cylinder, forcing out the remainder of the exhaust gases. The exhaust valves close and the piston starts travelling back upward, re-covering the intake ports and compressing the fresh charge of air. This is the compression stroke.
Diesel-electric locomotive
In a diesel-electric locomotive, the diesel engine drives an electrical
generator or alternator whose output provides power to the traction motors. There is no mechanical connection between the engine and the wheels. The important components of diesel-electric propulsion are :
Diesel engine ( 16 cylinder , two stroke )
The main generator or alternator Traction motor Control system consisting of the engine governor
basic concepts
Diesel engine
Alternator rectifier
governor
Traction control
alternator
Alternators generate electricity by the same principle as DC generators, namely, when the magnetic field around a conductor changes, a current is induced in the conductor according to faradays law of electromagnetic induction.
Typically, a rotating magnet called the rotor turns within a stationary set of
conductors wound in coils on an iron core, called the stator. The field cuts across the conductors, generating an electrical current, as the mechanical input causes the rotor to turn. Alternating voltage may be generated by rotating a coil in the magnetic field or by rotating a magnetic field within a stationary coil. The value of the voltage generated depends on the number of turns in the coil. strength of the field. the speed at which the coil or magnetic field rotates.
Synchronous speed
The output frequency of an alternator depends on the number of poles and
the rotational speed. The speed corresponding to a particular frequency is called the synchronous speed for that frequency.
Poles Rpm at 50 Hz Rpm at 60 Hz
3000
3600
4
6 8 10 12
1500
1000 750 600 500
1800
1200 900 720 600
14
428.6
514.3
N = 120f / P
where f is the frequency in Hz (cycles per second) P is the number of poles (2,4,6...) and N is the rotational speed in revolutions per minute (RPM)
Governor
A device used to measure and regulate the speed of an engine. The microcontroller based governor consists of a control unit mounted in
based on the selected notch on throttle handle and measure engine RPM . A steeper motor drive is used to control the fuel rack of diesel engine .
process variable and a desired set point by calculating and then outputting a corrective action that can adjust the process accordingly and rapidly, to keep the error minimal.
The governor also controls the electrical load on the engine, so as to
limit horsepower at each notch to a present level, through an electrical interface with the excitation system of the locomotive.
Air pressure is measured through a pressure sensor mounted in air
manifold, and movement of fuel rack is limited as a function of this pressure so as to prevent incomplete combustion, black smoke, excessive engine temperature, fuel wastage etc.
Lube oil pressure is continuously monitored and engine is shut down if
the lube oil pressure is less than the specified pressure so as to protect the engine from damage due to malfunctioning of lube oil pump etc.
No need of regular maintenance. Effective control for complete combustion of fuel improves fuel efficiency and reduces pollution. Continuous display of engine status parameters.
16 bit microcontroller based design Steeper motor used for high precision position control of fuel rack Digital PID control.
THROTTLE
It is the mechanism by which the flow of a fluid is managed by constriction or
obstruction.
An engine's power can be increased or decreased by the restriction of inlet gases.
control system. The ignition timing and fuel injection timing are altered depending upon the position of the throttle, and also depending on the rate of change of that position.
Engine control units control engines by determining the amount of fuel, ignition
timing and other parameters, by monitoring an engine through sensors, and reading values from multidimensional maps.
1. The prime mover will be receiving minimal fuel, causing it to idle at low RPM. 2. The traction motors will not be connected to the main generator and the generator's field windings will not be excited . the generator will not produce electricity with no excitation. Therefore, the locomotive will be in "neutral".
To set the locomotive in motion, the reverser control handle is placed into
the correct position (forward or reverse), the brake is released and the throttle is moved to the run 1 position (the first power notch).
1. this cause the traction motors to be connected to the main generator and the latter's field coils to be excited. 2. It will not, however, increase engine RPM. 3.With excitation applied, the main generator will deliver electricity to the traction motors, resulting in motion. Thus the locomotive will easily accelerate.
As the throttle is moved to higher power notches, the fuel rate to the prime
mover will increase, resulting in a corresponding increase in RPM and horsepower output.
Traction
Traction refers to the maximum frictional force that can be produced
usable force for traction divided by the weight on the running gear (wheels, tracks etc) i.e. Usable Traction = coefficient of Traction x Weight As the coefficient of traction refers to two surfaces which are not slipping relative to one another it is the same as Coefficient of static friction.
and ground is more desirable than low traction, as it allows for more energetic acceleration (including cornering and braking) without wheel slippage.
is designed to prevent loss of traction of the driven road wheels, and therefore the control of the vehicle, when excessive throttle is applied by the driver.
The intervention can consist of one or more of the following:
1. Retard or suppress the spark to one or more cylinders 2. Reduce fuel supply to one or more cylinders 3. Brake one or more wheels 4. Close the throttle, if the vehicle is fitted with drive by wire throttle.
Traction motor
Electric motor providing the primary rotational
semiconductors such as thyristors has now made practical the use of much simpler, higherreliability AC induction motors.
Usually, the traction motor is simply suspended between the truck (bogie) frame
rather than to the truck (bogie), better dynamics are obtained allowing muchimproved high-speed operation.
Types of traction
1. DC Traction: employed until the late 20th century in diesel-electric traction units.
With DC, the most popular line voltages for overhead wire supply systems
frequent intervals.
The low-voltage, series-wound, DC motor is well suited to railroad traction,
2. AC Traction: Three-phase AC motor traction became practicable in the 1980s. With AC, especially with relatively high overhead-wire voltages (10,000 volts
or above), fewer substations are required.
With commercial-frequency, AC systems, there are two practical ways of taking
power to the locomotive driving wheels: 1. By a static rectifier on the locomotive to convert AC supply into DC at low voltage to drive standard DC traction motors 2. By a converter system to produce variable-frequency current to drive AC motors Thyristor or chopper are used to control the current supply to the motor.
counts. It is an induction motor with a squirrel-cage rotor , and it has no commutator or brushes and no mechanically contacting parts except bearings, so that it is much simpler to maintain and more reliable.
bogie
A bogie is a wheeled wagon or trolley. In
bogies, but the floor of the car may be lower between bogies.
1. To support the rail vehicle body 2. To run stably on both straight and curved track 3. To ensure ride comfort by absorbing vibration, and minimizing centrifugal forces when the train runs on curves at high speed
Usually two bogies are fitted to each carriage, wagon or locomotive, one at
each end. Most bogies have two axles as it is the simplest design, but some cars designed for extremely heavy loads have been built with up to five axles per bogie.
1. The bogie frame itself. 2. Suspension to absorb shocks between the bogie frame and the rail vehicle body. Common types are coil springs, or rubber airbags.
3. At least one wheel set, composed of an axle with a bearings and wheel at each end.
4. Axle box suspension to absorb shocks between the axle bearings and the bogie frame. 5. Brake equipment. Two main types are used: brake shoes that are pressed against the tread of the wheel, and disc brakes and pads.
rectifiers
A rectifier is an electrical device that converts AC to DC, a process known
as rectification. Rectifiers have many uses including as components of power supplies and as detectors of radio signals.
A device which performs the opposite function (converting DC to AC) is
known as an inverter.
Rectifiers are of two types:
Half-wave rectification
Either the positive or negative half of the AC wave is passed, while the
other half is blocked. Because only one half of the input waveform reaches the output, it is very inefficient if used for power transfer. Half-wave rectification can be achieved with a single diode in a one-phase supply, or with three diodes in a three-phase supply.
Full-wave rectification
A full-wave rectifier converts the whole of the input waveform to one of
constant polarity (positive or negative) at its output. Full-wave rectification converts both polarities of the input waveform to DC (direct current), and is more efficient. However, in a circuit with a non- centre tapped transformer, four diodes are required instead of the one needed for half-wave rectification. Four rectifiers arranged this way are called a diode bridge or bridge rectifier:
Classification of locomotives
The classification syntaxes:
Locos, except the older steam ones, have classification codes that identify them. This code is of the form [ gauge ][ power ][load ][ series ][ sub type ][ suffix ]
The first letter (gauge)
W- Indian broad gauge Y- meter gauge Z- narrow gauge(2.5 ft) N- narrow gauge (2 ft)
D- Diesel C- DC electric (can run under DC traction only) A- AC electric (can run under AC traction only) CA- Both DC and AC (can run under both AC and DC tractions), 'CA' is considered a single letter B- Battery electric locomotive (rare)
The third letter (load type)
G-goods P-passenger M-mixed traffic ; both goods and passenger S-Used for shunting U-Electric multiple units (E.M.U.) R-Railcars
The series digit identifies the horsepower range of the locomotive. Example for the series letter 3 means that the locomotive has power over 3000 hp but less than 4000 hp.
The fifth letter (subtype)
an optional letter or number that indicates some smaller variations in the basic model. For ex: A for 100 hp, B for 200 hp and so on..
Telephone exchange
Provides telephone connections to the D.L.W. administrative blocks and D.L.W.
colony area.
The exchange is also provided with rack type Main Distribution Frame (M.D.F.).
This has capacity to mount fuse mounting with fuses and test jacks.
The exchange is designed to perform satisfactorily for a line loop resistance of
1000 ohm for each subscriber. The local loop is the physical link or circuit that connects from the demarcation
point of the customer premises to the edge of the telecommunications service provider's network.
The exchange works on D.C. supply of 50 volts obtained from battery set which is
Construction : In a complete battery there is a negative and positive plate. All negative plates are joined with the help of solder at the terminal post, which is called negative terminal and vice-versa for the positive terminal. The negative and positive plates are kept in such a manner that every positive plate is in between two negative plates. In this way the number of negative plates is more than the positive plates. Positive plate and negative plate are very close to one other. There is a doubt of mixing of the plates thats why separator is used between them of wood rubber, glass, ebonite to keep them at a distance.
H2SO4 burst and by this action H+ ions goes to the positive plate (PbO2) and SO4- - ions goes to the negative plate (Pb). Then the equation formed at
Positive plate:
PbO2 + H2 +H2SO4 PbSO4 + H2O (Lead sulphate) Negative plate: Pb + SO4 PbSO4 (Lead sulphate)
(a) cross-connects the user cable media to individual user line circuits and (b) may serve as a distribution point for multi pair cables from the main distribution frame (MDF) to individual cables connected to equipment in areas remote from these frames.
The cables that come out of the exchange line cards are installed in the
thundering or vibrations occurs the fuse gets blow off making the circuit break and thus we can prevent further damage.
Jumper wire
Each jumper is a twisted pair. Twisted pair cabling is a form of wiring in
which two conductors are twisted together for the purposes of cancelling out electromagnetic interference (EMI) from external sources.
Electromagnetic interference :
It is a disturbance that affects an electrical circuit due to either electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source. The disturbance may interrupt, obstruct, or otherwise degrade or limit the effective performance of the circuit.
In balanced pair operation, the two wires carry equal and opposite signals and
Distribution pole
DP is much nearer to the consumer where it is easier to take cable from the
consumer.
Distribution board
In telecommunications, a distribution
frame is a passive device which terminates cables, allowing arbitrary interconnections to be made.
It is a box type board in which cable pads
are distributed according to the number which are to be provided near the distribution.
D.B. is installed after a certain interval of the
distance make the proper distribution of the cable easier to reach the consumer.
faults
Line contact: It means that the drop wire has connected either with pole
It means that the wire which is broken is in touch with a pole or earth and there is a soft humid sound is coming when we dial the number.
Line disc:
2. Straight line system: In this system the control can command a path operation in a single axis at a time.
3. Continuous path system: In this system the control instructs the machine to make movements like 2 or 3 axis at a time. The machine may be directed to make helical or circular path.
processor.
The control unit stores the programmed information of the work piece, the
travel limits, collisions zones and the diagnostic information etc. it also gives a feedback to the operator about the current position and distance to be travelled etc.
CNC machines have the ability to edit or alter the existing program in no
time.
CONVENTIONAL
Occupies more space
NUMERICAL CONTROLLED
Depends upon design
CNC
Occupies less space
2.
Run by operator
3.
4.
NO. 6.
NC
Flexibility to some extent
CNC High degree of flexibility in design, modification and editing Program storage, editing and fault diagnostic are possible High repeatability
7.
Some NCs have backup memory with limited input storage Partially depends on operator
8.
9.
Selection of optimum Selection of any speed is possible to specific cutting some extent parameters is possible
machines in area B
Flame cutting
Steel plates are ultrasonically tested before being precision cut by numerically controlled flame cutting machines or by CNC LASER machine.
mm (0.008 in) diameter at the cutting surface with a power of 1000 to 2000 watts. Lasers work best on materials such as carbon steel or stainless steels because these are difficult to cut due to their ability to reflect the light as well as absorb and conduct heat. This requires lasers that are more powerful.
two high precision angular boring bars. Boring bars are mounted on high precision bearings which provide control on size during angular boring.
Components after flame cutting and various machining operations are fit and tack welded before taking on rollovers. Heavy ArgonCO2 welding is done on these rollovers
Breakdown maintenance
Break down of machine can occur due to the following two reasons:
Due to unpredictable failure of component which cannot be prevented. Due to gradual wear and tear of the parts of the machine which can be prevented
Preventive maintenance
Also termed as planned maintenance or systematic maintenance .
product.
To ensure the safety of the workers. To keep the plant at the maximum production efficiency. To achieve the above objectives with most economical combination.
Meter section
Calibration of meter is done and the fault in the meter is detected.
Calibration
Calibration is a comparison between measurements-one of known magnitude or correctness made or set with one device and another measurement made in as similar a way as possible with a second device. The device with the known or assigned correctness is called the standard. The second device is the unit under test (UUT), test instrument (TI).
Overhauling section
Induction motor
The most common motors used in industrial motion control systems, as
1. Simple and rugged design, 2. low-cost, 3. low maintenance and 4. direct connection to an AC power source.
rotor that spins inside with a carefully engineered air gap between the two. The rotating magnetic field is created naturally in the stator because of the nature of the supply.
stator
Made up of several thin laminations of aluminium. Punched and clamped together to form a hollow cylinder with slots . Coils of insulated wires are inserted into these slots.
Each grouping of coils, together with the core it surrounds, forms an electromagnet on the application of AC supply.
The number of poles of an AC induction motor depends on the internal connection of the stator windings. The stator windings are connected directly to the power source. Internally they are connected in such a way, that on applying AC supply, a rotating magnetic field is created.
rotor
Made up of several thin steel laminations with evenly spaced bars, of aluminium or copper. In the squirrel cage rotor, these bars are connected at ends mechanically and electrically by the use of rings. Squirrel cage rotor has a simple and rugged construction. The rotor consists of a cylindrical laminated core with axially placed parallel slots for carrying the conductors. Each slot carries a copper, aluminium, or alloy bar. These rotor bars are permanently short-circuited at both ends by means of the end rings.
motor rotation is not generated and s will cause the rotor to vibrate, but not to rotate.
The start winding can have a series capacitor and a centrifugal switch. When the voltage is applied, current in the main winding lags the supply voltage due to the main winding impedance.
At the same time, current in the start winding leads/lags the supply voltage depending on the starting mechanism impedance.
Interaction between magnetic fields generated by the main winding and the starting mechanism
At 75% of its rated speed the centrifugal switch disconnects the start winding and the 1- motor can maintain sufficient torque to operate on its
own.
switch which disconnects the start winding and the capacitor when the motor reaches about 75% of the rated speed.
Capacitor is in series with the start circuit, creates
Starting of motor
Variable-frequency drives
A VFD can easily start a motor at a lower frequency than the AC line, as well as a lower voltage, so that the motor starts with full rated torque and with no inrush of current. The rotor circuit's impedance increases with slip frequency, which is equal to supply frequency for a stationary rotor, so running at a lower frequency actually increases torque.
Transport section
In transport section there are basically two types of machine are used for
control pedals, steering wheel, levers, switches and a dashboard containing operator readouts.
Overhead Guard - is a metal roof supported by posts at each corner of the
cab that helps protect the operator from any falling objects.
Power Source - may consist of an internal combustion engine or battery.
cranes
A crane is a lifting machine, generally equipped with a winder (also called a wire rope drum), wire ropes or chains and sheav es, that can be used both to lift and lower materials and to move them horizontally.
General characteristics
Used to move loads over variable (horizontal and vertical) paths within a
restricted area
Used when there is insufficient (or intermittent) flow volume such that the
Engine testing
types of testing
Lubrication is done for better performance of the engine parts. testing is done by checking the circulation of lubricant oil. For rotating parts checking is done by seeing the returning path of the oil i.e. checking not only the forward path but also the returning path. RR40 is used as lubricating oil.
water testing
Water acts as a coolant for moving part of the engine because constant
movement or rotation causes various parts to heat up and water working as coolant cooled down the concerned part.
Load testing
For load testing electrical load is provided to the engine. If there is any abnormal sound then the engine is again tested for lubrication so that any flaw which is there can be removed.
DWG2
DWG2 class 3100 hp diesel electric locomotive AC-DC transmission,
powdered with D.L.W. built 16 cylinder ALCO251C diesel engines is exclusively designed for heavy freight service.
High adhesion two stage suspension design trucks minimize weight transfer
General characteristics
Installed Power input to traction under site condition Gauge
Principle dimension
Locomotive weight Nominal axel load Wheel diameter
Basic features
Diesel engine
Model 16 cylinder ALCO251C , DLW built Medium speed, 4 strokes Fuel efficient
Transmission system
Electrical AC-DC Electronic excitation control Traction alternator BHEL TA10102DW Traction motor BHEL TM4907 AZ roller suspension bearings
Base inspection under screen and fitting over screen. Water circulation. Lube oil filling and check deflection crank shaft. Lube oil circulation. Pre run on no load 3 to 5 times of duration 10 to 30 min each 400 rpm. Intermediate runs 12 runs of 30 min duration each from 400 to 1000 rpm. Check over speed trip of recheck 3 times. Check bake in nozzles and set tapped clearance. Inspection before fist hour performance. First hour performance on full load. Base inspection. Second hour performance on full load. Attend defects of first hour performance. Final base inspection. Check engine deficiencies. Engine clearance.
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