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    The document outlines test procedures for diesel electric locomotives equipped with IRAB-1 twin pipe pure air brake systems. It describes procedures for testing the compressor capacity and checking for brake pipe and auxiliary pipe leakage. The compressor capacity test ensures the main reservoir pressure is maintained above 8 kg/cm2 under emergency braking conditions. The brake pipe leakage test checks for no more than 0.7 kg/cm2 pressure drop over 5 minutes with the control valve in the "trail" position. The auxiliary pipe leakage test similarly checks for no more than 0.7 kg/cm2 pressure drop over 5 minutes with the cut-out cock closed before the feed valve.

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    The document outlines test procedures for diesel electric locomotives equipped with IRAB-1 twin pipe pure air brake systems. It describes procedures for testing the compressor capacity and checking for brake pipe and auxiliary pipe leakage. The compressor capacity test ensures the main reservoir pressure is maintained above 8 kg/cm2 under emergency braking conditions. The brake pipe leakage test checks for no more than 0.7 kg/cm2 pressure drop over 5 minutes with the control valve in the "trail" position. The auxiliary pipe leakage test similarly checks for no more than 0.7 kg/cm2 pressure drop over 5 minutes with the cut-out cock closed before the feed valve.

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    Loco Test

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    The document outlines test procedures for diesel electric locomotives equipped with IRAB-1 twin pipe pure air brake systems. It describes procedures for testing the compressor capacity and checking for brake pipe and auxiliary pipe leakage. The compressor capacity test ensures the main reservoir pressure is maintained above 8 kg/cm2 under emergency braking conditions. The brake pipe leakage test checks for no more than 0.7 kg/cm2 pressure drop over 5 minutes with the control valve in the "trail" position. The auxiliary pipe leakage test similarly checks for no more than 0.7 kg/cm2 pressure drop over 5 minutes with the cut-out cock closed before the feed valve.

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    TEST PROGRAMME FOR DIESEL ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES

    EQUIPPED WITH IRAB-1 TWIN PIPE PURE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM

    TEST PROGRAMME NO.MPTP-029/87 REV. 02


    OCTOBER -2008

    RESEARCH DESIGNS AND STANDARDS ORGANISATION


    LUCKNOW - 226011.

    Compressor capability Test


    5.13 Capacity of A – 9 Automatic Brake Valve
    Place the automatic driver’s brake valve handle in emergency position. Allow the main
    reservoir pressure to build up to 10 ± 0.1 Kg / cm² Provide 7.5 mm dia leak hole plate at the
    brake pipe hose at one end of locomotive keeping the other end hose pipe on dummy. Place
    the automatic brake valve handle in release position. Open angle cock of the brake pipe
    where leak hole plate has been provided. Note the pressure in the brake pipe gauge in the cab
    which should be more than 4.4 Kg/cm² in ‘Release’ position of ‘Release-Run’ magnet valve
    and between 2.5 to 3.5 Kg/cm² in ‘Run’ position of ‘Release-Run’ magnet valve. It should be
    ensured that main reservoir pressure does not fall below 8 Kg/cm². If it falls below 8 Kg/cm²
    the engine speed should be raised. Remove the 7.5 mm dia leak hole plate after applying
    emergency brake by A-9 automatic brake valve. Now close the angle cock and move A-9
    automatic brake valve handle to release position to charge the system.

    Loco Leakage Test

    3.7 Brake pipe leakage


    Charge the system fully. Make 0.6 Kg / cm² reduction in brake pipe pressure by partially
    applying automatic brake. Close cut out cock (52) and then move “MU-2B” control valve
    (49) to “trail” position. Observe pressure on the brake pipe gauge (21). Pressure drop should
    not exceed 0.7 Kg / cm² in 5 minutes. Move MU-2B control valve to “lead” position, A-9
    valve handle to release position and then open the brake pipe cut out cock to charge the
    system fully.

    3.8 1 – 1 / 4” Auxiliary pipe (Feed pipe) Leakage


    Charge the system fully and ensure that the duplex pressure gauge (23) indicates 6 Kg / cm²
    pressure in Auxiliary air (feed) pipe. Close cut out cock (52) provided before feed valve.
    Observe pressure on the auxiliary (feed) pipe gauge (23). Pressure drop should not exceed 0.7
    Kg / cm² in 5 minutes. After completion of test, open cut out cock (52) provided before feed
    valve.

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