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RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0061-2005 (Rev-1)
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SCOPE
1.1 This specification lays down the technical requirements of design, manufacture,
supply & testing of the Roof Mounted A/C Package unit for LHB Variants of AC
coaches for Indian Railways. The LHB design of coaches having two RMPUs is
controlled by one Microprocessor Controller unit. The microprocessor controller
for RMPU shall be as per RDSO specification No. RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0139 –
(Rev.0)-2009. This specification supersedes earlier RDSO specification No.
RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0061 (Rev.0)-2005 with amendment No. 1 & 2.
2.1 The scope of supply for roof mounted AC package unit for LHB variants of AC
coaches shall include the followings unless otherwise stipulated in the tender: -
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The control panel shall be integral part of the switchboard cabinet to RCF
specification no. EDTS073, which is not in the scope of this specification. Switch
panel as per RDSO Drawing No. RDSO/PE/SK/AC/0070 -2004 (Rev 0), is only to
be supplied loose.
3.2 The Roof Mounted A/C package Unit shall be suitable to work from 415V + 5%,
AC, 3 phase, 50 Hz + 3%, sinusoidal/PWM power supply obtained from DG
Sets/converter installed in generator car on EOG type AC coaches or 25 KVA
inverter (with ripple contents up to 15%) on SG type AC coaches. The controller
shall work on 110 V DC + 30%.
3.3 All control and power supply connectivity within AC package and
incoming/outgoing cable shall be ensured through couplers (Cage clamp type) as
per Annexure-I.
3.4 Power cable and control cables shall run in separate conduits. Halogen free non-
metallic conduit as per IEC 61386 (part I) made of polyamide material which
meets the UL94 V0 grade fire property shall only be used.
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3.5 The AC package unit shall be installed by the purchaser. However, initially, the
supplier shall associate in testing, commissioning of the module and interface
with the microprocessor controller. Railway will provide only 415 V, ac, 50 Hz
supply. The AC package unit shall be installed by the purchaser. However
initially, the supplier shall associate during testing, commissioning of the unit and
it‟s interface with the switchboard cabinet in the coach.
3.6 Power cable shall be of e-beam thin walled cable as per latest RDSO
specification No. RDSO/SPEC/ELC/0019 (REV.1) with latest
amendment/revision, whereas the control cable shall be of PTFE cable as per
JSS 50134. The cable shall be of RDSO approved make.
3.5 The size of the cables used shall be as per RDSO drawing No.
RDSO/PE/SK/AC/0072-2004 (Rev.‟0‟)
3.8 The equipment working above 110 V supply shall be provided with danger plate
as per IS: 2551.
4.1 The equipment shall be sturdy and suitable for the following service conditions
normally to be met in service.
Ambient -4 to 57 deg C
Average ambient 35 deg. C
Max. temp. 70 deg. C
inside coach
under sun
Train speed 200 Km/h
Relative Upto 100%
Humidity
Altitude Max 1200 m above sea level
Atmosphere Extremely dusty and desert weather and desert terrain in
certain areas. The dust contents in the air may reach as
high value as 1.6 mg/cubic meter.
Annual rain fall Very heavy in certain areas: between 1750 to 6250 mm.
Coastal area The equipment shall be designed to work in humid salt
laden and corrosive atmosphere. The maximum values of
the condition shall be as under :
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6.1 The Roof Mounted A/C Package Unit shall be suitable for rugged service
conditions normally to be met within Railway Rolling Stock, where coaches are
expected to run upto a maximum speed of 160 kmph in varying climatic
conditions existing throughout India.
6.2 The supplier shall be fully responsible for ensuring that all equipments forming
part of the supply is entirely fit for the purpose and no part of this specification
shall in any way remove or reduce this obligation in this respect. In addition, it is
the supplier‟s responsibility to underwrite the complete air-conditioning system
design and ensure that it is compatible with and will, in no way, compromise the
design and performance of RMPU of his supply.
The supplier shall provide “In the field” service support during the guarantee
period.
6.3 The supplier shall supply any purpose built or special tools or equipment that
may be necessary for the correct operation, servicing, testing or installation of the
air – conditioning equipment.
6.4 The supplier will provide assistance, both material and technical, in the
development of the system as a whole to ensure that when this RMPU is
installed as part of the integrated vehicle system, the performance of the system
meets or exceeds the requirements specified.
6.5 If the RMPU fails to achieve these requirements, the RMPU shall be modified at
the supplier‟s expense and within a time scale to be agreed with
purchaser/consignee/RDSO.
7.1 The air conditioning package unit shall be able to work satisfactorily on self-
generating, end on generation & Head on generation (HOG) type AC coaches.
b) EOG type coaches: Power is supplied through electric power cars at either
end of the rake. Supply available is 415±5% VAC, 3 Phase, 50 Hz.
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e) The compatibility of the units with the above supplies shall be ensured by the
manufacturer. Manufacturer shall study power supply characterstics before
designing/selecting the sub-components of the system.
7.2 The AC package unit shall have adequate capacity to air condition the coach
under the following conditions-
a) The design of RMPU shall be such as to restrict relative humidity inside the
air conditioning compartment under any circumstances to a maximum of
60%.
b) The RMPU shall be able to work even with one condenser fan and cooling
capacity so obtained shall not be less than 75% of rated capacity.
c) The refrigeration system shall comprise of two circuits i.e. two compressors,
two condensers & two cooling coils, heaters etc.
7.3 Control and regulation function of the air conditioning system (two nos. RMPU)
shall be performed by microprocessor controller unit (with software installed in it),
together with the Electrical components of the air conditioning system. All the
information necessary for control and regulation, such as switching condition and
temperatures etc. shall be processed and evaluated, taking into account the
prevailing operating condition and necessary safety precautions. The controller
shall have fault diagnostic facility for continuous storage of various electrical
faults in system, in a time sequence manner. It should be possible to down load
the fault data from the controller to a PC/laptop for analysis purpose. The firm will
supply the software for down loading and analysis of the failure data and
performance parameters, to the purchaser and RDSO. The microprocessor
controller shall be as per RDSO specification No. RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0139–
2009-(REV. 0).
7.4 In the normal operating mode (manual), the fresh air dampers of the unit shall be
set to ensure envisaged fresh air volume of 26-m³/min.
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8.1 The AC package unit shall generally conform to RDSO Drawing No.
RDSO/PE/SK/AC/0069 – 2004 (Rev.0). Manufacturer shall take prior approval of
the structural drawing and the general layout of the components from RDSO.
Bellows proposed to be used should also have approval of the RDSO. Bellows
shall be waterproof and have fire retardant properties. It shall conform to RDSO
specification No. RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0136 – 2009 - (REV. 0).
8.2 The roof-mounted unit shall be self-supporting and will not form part of the
vehicle structure. For the module of unit, a separate structural frame shall be
employed which will not rely on any of the installed components or equipment for
rigidity or strength. All the parts that require periodic cleaning or maintenance
shall be easily accessible when the unit is in installed condition. The parts that
require periodical cleaning shall be easily removable with minimum tools and
attended to for which facility shall be made available.
8.3 The unit shall be made of stainless steel SS 304 grade S2 to IS: 6911. Welded
zones may be given necessary treatment after fabrication and shall not be
painted. Thickness of the sheet shall be minimum 1.6 mm. Thickness may be
increased in some areas for adequate strengthening against vibration and
shocks.
8.4 Roof mounted AC package unit shall be capable of handling by overhead lifting
gear without sustaining damage. The lifting points for this purpose shall be
provided as given in RDSO drg. No RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0069 – 2004 (Rev.0)
alt.3. The supplier shall give the details of special handling requirement, if any.
8.5 The actual weight of the AC package unit after it weighment would be marked in
the space as indicated in RDSO drawing no. RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0069 – 2004
(Rev.0) alt.3. The actual weight of the AC Package unit shall not exceed 700 Kg.
8.6 The Roof mounted AC package unit will be so designed that it interfaces with the
vehicle and does not allow rainwater, washing plant fluid and condensate to enter
into the vehicle. The connection of the supply air opening to the main duct and
the return air opening, shall be through bellows with metallic frame at both the
ends. The bellows shall be detachable from the unit as well as from the duct side.
The connection of the duct/coach / and to the package unit would be through
nuts and bolts. Bellows should be of superior quality preferably of woven material
as per RDSO specification No. RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0136-(Rev.0)-2009. It shall
be of RDSO approved make. Bellows as well as their connections with the
package unit should be water proof & fire retardant. The metallic frame shall
have slide in arrangement, so that the bellow may be replaced without having to
remove the unit from the coach.
8.7 The design and layout of RMPU shall be such as to prevent water traps even if
the vehicle is stopped on the slope or cant. Proper water drainage arrangement
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shall also be provided. Each drip tray shall have drain hole fitted with drainpipe to
facilitate easy drainage of water without allowing out side air to be sucked inside
the evaporator compartment. Drain pipe to drain out condensate water from drip
trays, should be integral part of the drip tray and, if required will have suitable
trap at free end, to prevent the condensate water being sucked in by blower and
thrown in the supply air duct. Any change in the approved design/equipment
requires prior approval of RDSO.
8.8 Drip trays, provided under cooling coils to collect condensate water should be of
stainless steel SS 304 grade S2 to IS: 6911 and should have a depth not less
than 60 mm. It‟s design should be such as to prevent spillage of water in
evaporator compartment. The condensate water shall not be stored/collected in
blower/runner area of evaporator compartment.
8.9 If required, both the refrigeration circuit of RMPU will have accumulator (optional)
of adequate capacity to prevent liquid refrigerant from entering the compressors.
b) Fire protection: the design of all the parts and component of the unit shall
meet the requirements of UIC 564-2 in the fire classification-1.
8.12 The evaporator compartment of the AC package unit shall be watertight and
there should be no leakage of water into the evaporator compartment from
outside as well as from bottom of the RMPU when tested for water tightness.
Sealant over threads shall only be allowed. The sealant used shall have fire
retardant properties.
8.13 The noise level generated by the running of the package unit in the installed
condition shall be as low as possible, and not raise the resultant noise level
inside the coach to more than 60 dB as per UIC 553, neither at standstill nor
during operation. The condenser fans and the compressors shall have anti-
vibration mounting to avoid structure borne noise transmission into the coach.
The noise level shall be measured during commissioning of the unit.
8.14 A protective wire mesh guard/punched sheet metal guard shall be provided over
the package unit covering the entire condenser portion. Protective guard shall be
made from stainless steel wire of OD not less than 3 mm or punched steel sheet
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8.15 The compartment containing the cooling coils/heaters, blower fans shall be
thermally insulated from all sides, top and bottom. The insulating material used
shall be of fire retardant quality preferably resin bonded fiberglass or fire
retardant polyethylene or combination of both or closed cell non-water absorbing
fire retardant elestomeric melamine or any other suitable material. Manufacturer
should obtain prior approval from RDSO for any other type of Insulating material
proposed to be used. The technical details such as thermal conductivity, density,
fire retardancy, water absorption and tensile strength etc of insulating material
are to be furnished by the firm to RDSO. The insulating material used shall have
fire retardant property.
8.16 The evaporator blower shall be designed for air delivery at 20mm static head of
water gauge.
8.18 The package unit shall be installed above the false ceiling under the coach roof
with condenser portion exposed.
ii) The design philosophy shall be of no leaks and a sealed system (with sealed
scroll compressors).
iii) The electrical and control connections shall be provided with locking
arrangement and shall be easily accessible for easy connection.
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8.21 The Electrical connection to the motor, compressor etc shall be through four
numbers heavy duty connectors (two on each side). The connectors shall be
RDSO approved make as per annexure - I.
Two numbers of electrical junction box having aluminum die cast face (front), on
which the connector‟s base to be mounted, shall be provided on both sides. The
design of aluminum die-casted face shall slightly be tapered towards bottom. It
shall be ensured that under any circumstances the water should not enter into
the electrical box. The rear portion of the box shall be stainless steel as per SS
304 grade S2 to IS: 6911. Din rail mounted terminal blocks shall be provided.
The make of the terminal block shall be as per annexure – I. Power and control
connection diagram of terminal blocks on aluminum plate with anodizing of black
back ground or with silk screen printing in permanent nature shall be provided
either from inside of the cover or on the top of cover of junction box. The diagram
shall contain terminal number & wire number (ferrules) for easy identification for
maintenance staff of Indian Railways.
8.21.1 The junction box shall be fitted from inside of the opening provided for the same.
It shall be ensured that there should be no water entrance from the opening
made for the purpose.
8.22 The RMPU shall be marked with the following information in the front & back, as
shown in the drawing:
1. Type/Make
2. Serial Number
3. Month and year of manufacture
4. Weight
5. Capacity in TR/Kcal/H (under specified condition)
6. Power consumption (under specified condition)
7. Refrigerant…………………Quantity…………..Kg.
8.23 Compressors, all motors and frame of the unit shall be provided with suitable
flexible braided copper (tin coated) jumpers with crimped socket on their either
ends for double earthing. The earthing scheme of the unit shall generally be as
per HFG drawing No. S65F-100.931-13A.Z4.
8.24 All the material used in the unit shall be of fire retardant properties.
8.25 All the electrical equipments and wiring etc. on the RMPU shall meet the
provisions of Indian electricity act and rules.
8.26 COMPRESSORS
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8.26.1 Only hermetically sealed scroll Compressors suitable for rolling stock
environment shall be used.
8.26.2 The refrigerant compressors shall have minimum 3.5 TR capacity at 60°C
condensing and 5°C evaporating temperature. The manufacturer shall furnish the
design parameters of superheat and sub-cooling of refrigerant.
8.26.3 A clamp to hold the compressor from the top shall be provided. The top cover of
condensing compartment shall not touch the compressor dome to avoid damage
to compressor during service.
8.26.4 The rating of the AC package unit shall not be less than 7.0 TR at the conditions
specified in the clause 7.2 of the dry summer conditions, keeping the maximum
power consumption of the unit below 16.0 KVA.
8.26.4 The design having higher efficiency (TR/ KW) will be preferred.
8.27.1 The heat exchangers (condensers) shall be air cooled and of adequate capacity
to match the refrigeration system.
8.27.2 The evaporator unit shall comprise of cooling and heating unit with expansion
valve.
8.27.3 The heat exchangers shall be made of copper tubes with aluminum fins.
8.27.4 To increase the operating life, the heat exchangers shall be pre-coated and shall
pass the 1000 Hours salt fog test as per ASTM B-117. In this regard, a test
certificate from OEM/NABL accredited lab shall be furnished by the
manufacturer.
8.27.5 The fins should be uniformly distributed throughout the entire length of the tubes.
Spacers may be used to maintain uniform distance between the fins during
manufacture before expansion of the tubes.
8.27.6 There should be adequate grip of the fins over the tubes and the fins should have
flared collars so that during vibration, the fins do not come closer and collar of the
fins does not go inside the holes of the adjacent fins thereby reducing the
spacing. The coils shall be mechanically expanded.
8.27.7 The mounting details of the heat exchangers shall be furnished by the
manufacturer at the time of prototype inspection.
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8.27.8.1 The condenser compartment should be suitably sealed to achieve the optimum
condenser efficiency. The condenser air through condenser coil shall be
ensured.
8.27.8.2 Heat exchangers shall be provided with guard from top, bottom and sides to
avoid damage during service.
8.27.11 Any new design of coil which gives better performance than existing type of coil
can also be offered. Manufacturer shall submit complete details of such coil to
RDSO before prototype test. RMPU with such design of coil shall be put on field
trial before prototype clearance is granted.
8.28.1 The unit shall be able to supply fresh air at the rate of 0.35 m³/minute/person in
all type of AC coaches.
8.28.2 Each air conditioning unit shall suck in outside ambient air from the lateral coach
wall via the special grilles provided in the coach.
8.28.3 Two numbers adjusting air dampers (louvers) shall be installed in the unit. These
louvers shall be adjusted manually and the design shall be in such a way that
they may be fixed at any position by means of locking arrangement and
adjustment by lever as per the fresh air requirement. The louvers shall be
adjusted at commissioning stage.
8.29 FILTERS
8.29.1 Each air conditioning unit shall have 2 fresh air and 2 mixed air filters consisting
of progressively structured high performance non woven, break resistant,
thermally bonded synthetic material. It will have temperature resistance upto
100°C and humidity resistance upto 100% relative humidity with filtration
efficiency of 98%. The fresh air filters shall be installed outside the air
conditioning unit directly behind the fresh air intake grille in the upper part of the
lateral wall of the coach. The mixed air filters shall have large intake area and
shall be situated inside the unit. Mixed air filter shall cover entire face of the
cooling (evaporator) coil to get the optimum utilization of their designed capacity.
A separate housing to accommodate the mixed air filter shall be provided.
8.29.2 The fresh air filters and the mixed/return air filters shall be as per drawing No.
RDSO/PE/SK/AC/0074-2004 (Rev.0) alt.1 and RDSO/PE/SK/AC/0073-2004
(Rev.0) alt.1 respectively. Only RDSO approved make filters shall be used.
8.29.3 The fresh air filters shall be serviced from the lateral side wall of the coach after
opening the fresh air intake grille. The filter shall be easily pulled out from
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bellow/cassette. The cover of the cassette shall be designed in such a way that
during service, it could not be unbolted/unscrewed/unlatched. The mixed air
filters shall be serviced from the top after opening the two maintenance/service
covers of the evaporator compartment. Access shall be possible by using a
ladder without the necessity to climb on to the roof.
8.29.5 The proper procedure for cleaning of filters along with the cleaning agent, if
required, shall be furnished from the OEM.
8.29.6 The seat for filter will have necessary provision as per drawing no.
RDSO/PE/SK/AC/0073 – 2004 (Rev.0) to match the filter to avoid their wrong
fitment in case of mixed/return air filter.
8.29.7 A test certificate from OEM indicating serial number of filter, efficiency, dust
holding capacity and initial/maximum pressure drop shall be furnished by RMPU
manufacturer.
8.29.8 Arrangement should be available to lock the fresh and mixed/return air dampers
at any position. Adjustment of dampers with locking arrangement should not get
disturbed during run on it own.
8.30.1 Air conditioning system shall be equipped with dehumidification control to restrict
the relative humidity to 60% even with outside ambient air having relative
humidity as high as 100%. This condition shall be monitored by the moisture
sensor (i.e. hygrostat). The cooling unit shall start operation via humidity control
logic of the controller, at low outside temperature. The desired room temperature
can be achieved by switching on the heaters. In dehumidification process, the
cooling output shall be such that combined power consumption of the
refrigeration and heating does not exceed maximum permissible power of unit.
8.31 SENSORS
8.31.2 The following desired temperature settings shall be maintained inside the air-
conditioned compartment by means of seven positions of stepped rotary switch,
provided on the switch panel:
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8.31.3 The cut in should take place within ± 0.2°C of the set value and the differential
between the cut in and cut out shall not exceed 2°C.
8.31.4 The temperature sensors chosen shall be able to compensate for the lead
lengths and eliminate any errors/aberrations due to changes in installation or
cable length etc.
8.31.5 The humidity sensor shall have a range of 30-100% scale with an accuracy of
±3.5% minimum. It shall confirm to IP64 protection to IEC60529.
8.31.6 The selector switch for temperature setting shall have seven steps with proper
stoppers at either terminal setting to prevent 360 ° rotation of the knob. Position
and temperature setting shall be marked around the rotary switch on base of
switch panel provided in switch board cabinet.
8.32.1 Refrigerant system shall comprise of two circuits i.e. two hermetically sealed
compressors, two condensers and two cooling coils and heaters.
8.32.2 Refrigerant piping shall generally confirm to RCF Drg. No. 625. The refrigerant
pipe line shall be properly clamped and supported.
8.32.3 Refrigerant copper piping shall be as short as possible. All joints shall be
brazed/ welded. The material of the copper piping shall confirm to IS: 10773
(latest edition) meeting the dimensional requirements as per IS: 5493, subject
to the minimum thickness of 1 mm. Inner grooved copper pipe shall only be
used. Firm will submit a test certificate from any Govt. laboratory/Govt.
recognized laboratory for confirmation of copper piping as per IS-10773 and
dimensional requirement as per IS: 5493.
8.32.4 Each refrigeration system shall be separately protected by suitable safety devices,
against over and under pressure. The control pressure switch shall have an
automatic reset. If the control pressure switch operates the safety devices, this
shall be recorded by the microprocessor controller unit and indicated. It shall be
ensured that if the working pressure increases beyond 275 psig, the second
condenser fan will be in working otherwise only one condenser fan will be in
working condition.
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8.32.5 Filter drier unit with sight glass shall be connected into the liquid refrigeration
pipeline.and shall be of RDSO approved make only as specified in annexure – I.
The filter drier must be installed with flow in the direction of the arrow on the filter
drier label.
8.32.6 The drier filter shall not be vacuumed or over pressurized before use.
8.32.8 Expansion valves with external pressure equalization must be used. The
equalizing line must be connected to the suction line immediately after the bulb.
8.32.9 The bulb shall not be located at the bottom of the suction line due to the possibility
of oil laying in the bottom of the pipe causing false signals.
8.32.10 The stainless steel liquid receiver of adequate capacity shall be provided in the
liquid line.
8.32.11 The refrigerant circuit shall be provided with suitable pressure transducers as
shown in drawing No. RDSP/PE/SK/AC/0071 – 2004 (Rev.0) alt.1 so that the
working pressure of refrigerants of different cooling circuits can be monitored by
means of rotary switch, provided on switch panel.
8.32.13 Refrigerant circuit shall be protected against high and low pressure by providing
HP/LP cutout switches. These switches shall be mounted directly on the
refrigerant pipe line as shown in RDSO drawing No. RDSO/PE/SK/AC/0071
(Rev.0) alt. 1.
8.32.14 In case the HP/LP cut outs are mounted, where the rain water come directly on it,
a cover from the top shall be provided.
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8.33 MOTORS
8.33.1 Motors provided in the package unit shall be continuously rated and shall conform
to RDSO specification No. RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0089 – 2008 (Rev.0) with
amendment No. 1 & 2 having IP-56 protection to IEC 60529. Insulation class of all
the motors shall be „H‟ class. The motors shall only be of RDSO approved make.
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Condenser fan motor 0.75 KW, 415V, 50 Hz., 1400 RPM (two nos.)
Blower motor 0.75 KW, 415V, 50 Hz., 1400 RPM (one no.)
8.33.3 Evaporator blower fan motors shall be capable of operating continuously under
high ambient temperatures and under the effect of any radiant heat from the
heater bank, which may be experienced during normal operation.
8.33.5 The direction of the rotation of motors shall be arrow marked clearly on the cover
over condensing area. Similarly, the rotation of blower motor shall be marked on
the fan duct from outside. The marking shall be of permanent nature.
8.33.6 Manufacturer shall submit mounting details of condenser and blower motor
alongwith the drawing of blower fan and condenser fan.
8.33.8 The condenser fans shall be made of Fire Retardant Plastic material blades with
aluminum hub. The minimum required properties (mechanical, physical and
thermal) for Fire retardant Plastic material used for condenser blade should be as
following:
8.33.9 Air shall be drawn (not blown) over the cooling coil (i.e. suck through
arrangement). Arrangement shall be made to prevent sucking of condensate
water by evaporator blower motor.
8.33.10 The condenser fan blade and runner of the evaporator blower shall be
dynamically balanced. Manufacturers will keep serial no., batch no.,
manufacturing date and balancing record and shall be produced before inspecting
official, if demanded.
8.34 HEATER
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8.34.1 The evaporator unit shall contain 6.0 kW heaters for heating of the coach during
winters. These heaters shall be of highest reliability standard to obviate any fire
hazard. Type/make of the heater shall be furnished by the firm.
8.34.2 The electrical heaters shall have triple protection against their excessive
temperature rise through protective devices. If the supply air temperature exceeds
the maximum set value for the same OHP (set at 65 deg.C) should give
necessary signal to the controller to switch off the heaters. The heaters will be
restored in the service when the temperature reduces to the desired level.
However, two successive over temperature signals from OHP within one hour
should permanently switch off the heaters. Moreover, due to any reason, if OHP
fails to protect the heater against over temperature, a provision shall be there in
the software to switch off the heater when supply air temperature exceeds 85
deg.C. finally disconnection of the heater from the power supply shall be through
ESTI protection (fusible link), in case temperature of the supply air reaches 130
deg.C.
8.35 CABLING/WIRING
8.35.2 Power and control cables shall run in separate pliable conduits of insulating
material.
8.35.3 The conduit shall be halogen free confirming to IEC 61386 - I. A certificate in
support of conformity from OEM shall be produced by the firm. The connections of
the accessories of the fittings with conduit shall have IP 67protected, so that in
any circumstance foreign material/water could not get entered into the conduit.
8.35.4 Cable should be so laid in RMPU that the removal of any defective cable is easily
possible.
8.35.5 Earthing scheme shall generally be as per HFG drawing No. S65F-100.931-13A.Z4,
enclosed with the specification.
8.35.6 Cable shall be crimped at both ends with suitable copper lugs. Fire retardant heat
shrinkable PVC sleeve shall be provided over all the lugs and joints so that
sleeves do not dislodge.
8.35.7 Fire retardant computer generated cable markers shall be provided for identification
of cables.
8.35.8 Compressors, all motors, heaters & AC package unit frame shall be provided with
suitable flexible braided copper jumpers with crimped socket at either side of the
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8.35.9 Clearance and creepage distance shall be maintained as per IS:13947 (latest).
8.36.1 The microprocessor controller shall be of RDSO approved make as per RDSO
specification No. RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0139-(Rev.0)-2009. The logic for control
and regulation of the air-conditioning system is also enclosed with the
specification of microprocessor controller.
8.37.1 The digital controller shall be provided with data exchange terminal for the
PC/Laptop via the USB port. It should be possible to set the microprocessor
controller unit into a testing mode to facilitate the testing of RMPU unit by
individually switched on and off the equipments, during inspection purposes. The
USB shall also be utilized for downloading the modified/updated programs into the
microprocessor controller unit.
9.0 TESTS
9.1 Only after the drawings and the design have been approved and the clearance
given to this effect, the manufacturer shall take up the manufacture of the
prototype. It is to be clearly understood that any changes, required to be done in
the prototype or any additional tests other than specified herein are required to
be conducted on the prototype unit or its components, they shall be done
expeditiously.
9.2 The type tests shall be carried out by RDSO representative on prototype unit
either totally or in part under the following conditions without any additional cost:
9.3 RDSO may conduct surprise check on manufacturing process and quality control
along with any of the tests to ensure quality of product and its conformance to
RDSO specification.
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The following tests shall be carried out at the works of manufacturer in presence
of Indian Railway representative on the prototype unit of the AC package unit as
per the relevant governing specifications modified or amplified. The manufacture
shall have all possible necessary arrangements for testing of RMPU.
* Tests to be done on 20% of the offered lot subject to minimum two number of
RMPUs.
Commissioning tests:
The supplier will associate during commissioning of their initial few RMPUs units.
This includes checking the overall dimensions, correct Electrical wiring, location
of the lifting hooks, material of the filters, accessibility of the blower motor, filters
and protective devices in the switch panel, quality of the welding and over all
workmanship of RMPU.
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The unit shall be tested by the manufacturer for the water tightness as per the
test arrangement and test programme described below: -
The water tightness of the body and the electrical equipment boxes mounted
outside the body shall be checked at all the openings, doors, covers, cover strips
or crevices, which might allow penetration of the water or snow.
A distinction shall be made between the water tightness of the openings (Air inlet
etc.), which depends primarily on the erection and condition of the joints.
i) A check on the water tightness of the openings shall form type test. It shall be
carried out for a period of 30 minutes with all the fans running under the artificial
rain of intensity not less than 60 mm per minute. The angle of the rain will be 45
degrees towards the evaporator compartment from the condenser side.
ii) A check on the water tightness of the covers shall be conducted. It shall be
carried out by means of a jet of 6 to 10 mm internal diameter, at a distance of 2
meters and a pressure of 1 bar with all fans running and then a pressure of 3
bars with the fans stopped. The water shall be sprayed on each cover/side
minimum for 15 minutes.
iii) In each case, the penetration of water shall not be of such nature as to have
an adverse effect on cabling and electrical equipment or any other equipment
necessary for maintaining the vehicle in proper working order.
This test will be conducted to see the efficacy of condensate water drain out
system from the AC package unit. The firm will make a mock up incorporating the
actual installation of AC package unit with blower motor in working condition.
i) Insulation resistance
Insulation resistance of compressor & other motors shall not be less than 100
mega-ohms with 1000V dc megger, in all the weather conditions.
Work test certificate from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certifying the
equipment to withstand a voltage of 2000V AC for one minute shall be furnished.
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During the normal operation of the unit under cooling capacity test (clause 9.5.6)
condition, the power source voltage will be changed from 375V ac to 460V ac.
The RMPU shall operate without any significant change of suction and discharge
pressure.
During the normal operation of the unit under cooling capacity test (clause 9.5.6)
condition, the power source frequency shall be changed to 47.5 to 52.5 Hz.
The RMPU shall operate without significant change of discharge and suction
pressure.
The RMPU should work satisfactorily without tripping of any of the protective
devices.
Measurement of fresh air quantity shall be made when the fresh air openings are
in normal position and fresh air will be measured at 415 volts-5% i.e. 394 volts.
The fresh air quantity should not be less than 26 CMM.
This test shall be conducted by adjusting the static head of 20mm WG over the
conditioned room air.
Air velocity measurements shall be recorded at both the return air openings. Both
fresh air filters shall be closed & the conditioned air delivery should be within the
value declared by the manufacturer in Annexure - II.
This test shall be made in following conditions keeping the static head of supply
air at 20 mm WG: -
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The capacity of the unit shall not be less than 7.0 TR under specified condition. The
capacity of the individual refrigerant circuit shall not be less than 3.5 TR.
60 X Qc X (E4-E3)
Cc= --------------------------- - (Et X 0.86)
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The capacity from condenser side shall match the evaporator side capacity.
The cooling capacity with one condenser fan shall be carried out under the
condition mentioned in clause No. 9.5.6.
Note: The temperature reading shall be taken when the steady state
condition is achieved. However, following variations in temperature
measurement during capacity test under cooling as well as in heating
mode shall be allowed:
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During the type test total power input to the complete RMPU as well as to each of
the motors and compressors shall be recorded under the condition specified in
clause 9.3.6. The power consumed by the unit shall not be more than 16.0 KVA.
The kW rating of heaters shall be measured which should not be less than 6.0 KW.
The RMPU is subjected to pass shock and vibration tests as per IEC from any
NABL accredited/approved/recognized laboratory. The manufacturer shall submit
complete detailed report to RDSO. The tests shall be conducted in energized
condition.
1) Shock and vibration tests shall be got carried out by the manufacturer as
per IEC 61373 under the category 1 class A, location M as given in figure C1
to above mentioned IEC.
2) In case the facility for conducting shock and vibration test as per IEC-
61373 is not available in India, than the Vibration and shock test conducted as
per IEC-77 (latest) may be accepted.
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If the compressor tripped three times in one hour, the fault shall be
stored/displayed by means of glowing fault indication lamp provided on
switch panel and message shall appear on display unit, in addition to LED
indication.
In case both the compressors of any unit are switched OFF at a time, first
compressor shall be started after 2 minutes and other one after 30 seconds
from start of first compressor.
The provision shall be there to restart the unit in case both the compressors
have been tripped three times in one hour. This facility shall be available
only for two time exercise by escorting staff of air-conditioning coach by re-
switch ON of AIR-CO switch. This event shall be recorded/stored in
controller memory. After two time exercise, only blower motor shall be run
upto destination of the train.
If the compressor tripped three times in one hour, the fault shall be
stored/displayed by means of glowing fault indication lamp provided on
switch panel and informative massage shall be appeared on display unit, in
addition to LED indication.
In case both the compressors of any unit are switched OFF at a time, first
compressor shall be started after 2 minutes and other one after 30 seconds
from start of first compressor.
The provision shall be there to restart the unit in case both the compressors
have been tripped three times in one hour. This facility shall be available
only for two time exercise by escorting staff of air-conditioning coach by re-
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5) Thermal over load protection: Thermal over load protection devices are
embedded in the winding of each motors, which allow to disconnect motor
supply through contactor, if the winding temperature of the motor rises
130ºC and shall be automatically re-started when the temperature of the
winding comes down. The message shall be displayed on display unit in
addition to LED indication on controller unit.
If it happens three times in one hour, the fault shall be indicated by means
of fault indication lamp provided on switch panel in addition to LED
indication on controller unit.
(NOTE: The fault indication light provided on switch panel should be reset
by turning of AIR-CO switch. The OFF time of motors under this condition
shall also be recorded/stored in memory of the controller.)
6) Over heat protection (OHP) for heater: During heating mode in winter,
the overheat protection switch shall take care for excessive heating of
supply air. If the supply air temperature is reaches beyond the set value i.e.
65ºC due to any reason, the OHP will react immediately to disconnect the
power supply to the heater through controller and will block the heater
working further. The blinking message shall be displayed for the same on
display unit. The heating facility shall be available only by re-switch ON of
AIR-CO switch. This event shall be recorded/stored in controller memory
with the time and at which temperature it has acted.
6) Fusible link (ESTI): In case OHP fails to perform to disconnect the power
supply at 65ºC supply air temperature, an another Fusible link (ESTI)
having setting to operate at 130ºC shall be operated by way of bursting the
bulb to disconnect the power supply permanently. The action of the fusible
link shall be recorded/stored in memory and shall be indicated by means of
LED provided on controller unit. In addition to LED indication, blinking
message shall also be displayed on the display unit for 5 minutes to alert
escorting staff to note down the position in log book.
7) Humidity control: The hygrostat shall be set at 60% RH. The probe of the
hygrostat shall be placed in the environment having RH more than 60% and
temperature is less than 2 deg. C less than set point. Dry & wet bulb
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8) Data down loading: After creating the fault artificially, stored data shall be
down loaded and a computer print shall be taken out. The format shall
include the date, time, and operating parameters as under:
10.2 The manufacturer shall indicate their compliance or other wise against each
clause and sub-clause of the technical specification. The manufacturer shall
enclose a separate statement for this purpose, if necessary, indicating the
Annexure and clause reference and compliance or otherwise.
10.3 The manufacturer shall submit complete design details of condenser coil and
evaporator coil along with basis of capacity selection the before prototype RMPU
is offered. Necessary calculation shall also be submitted.
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11.1 The general maintenance requirement for the unit should be of cleaning of filters
and blowing of dust etc. from the unit. The requirement for greasing should not
be earlier than 18 months. However the firm will submit the recommendations on
maintenance requirement of RMPU, which should contain periodicity, work
content and justification for each maintenance requirement.
13.1 Indian Railways shall not be responsible for infringement of Patent rights
arising due to similarity in design, manufacturing process, use of
components in design & development of this item any other factor not
mentioned herein which may cause such a dispute. The entire
responsibility to settle any such dispute/matters lies with the
manufacturer/supplier. Details/Design/documents given by them are not
infringing any IPR and they are responsible in absolute and full measure
instead of Railways for any such violations data. Specification and other IP
as generated out of interaction with Railways shall not be unilaterally used
without the consent of RDSO and right of Railways/RDSO on such IPs
acceptable to them. Firm has to sign an undertaking in this regard at the
time of vendor approval.
14.0 TRAINING
14.1 The contractor shall undertake to train, free of cost, the supervisors & staff of the
Indian Railways for operation, maintenance, fault finding, repair of offered
RMPUs under guidance of skilled engineers as and when asked for by Railways.
16.1 The manufacturer shall be required to make available the services of his
engineer/engineers free of cost to watch performance of the equipment in service
periodically and also carry necessary repairs or replacement under warranty
obligations. The necessary spares needed for replacement during service should
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be available with the service engineers at all possible places where these
coaches are maintained.
17.1 The firms will not engage in cartel formation with other firms and will also submit
a declaration in this regard as per annexure III attached.
18.0 ENCLOSURES
7) RCF drawing No. SKED-625 – Modified wiring diagram for Roof Mounted AC
Package Unit
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ANNEXURE-I
Specification No.RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0061- 2005 (Rev-1)
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OR
Note :
1) Heat shrinkable sleeves, terminal blocks and cable marker shall have fire
retardant properties grade V0 as per UL94.
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Annexure II
To RDSO specification No. RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0061- 2004(Rev-1)
QUESTIONNAIRE ON OFFER FOR ROOF MOUNTED A/C PACKAGE UNIT FOR
LHB TYPE AC COACHES
(The firm should fill each and every column)
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D) CONDENSER FAN
i) Manufacturer‟s name
ii) Type of mountings
iii) Nos. of fans
iv) Air displacement
v) Nos. and material of blades
vi) Type of bearing
vii) Face velocity of air blown Over the
condenser
viii) Material and nos. of fan blades
ix) Drawing/sketch no. indicating it‟s mounting
details (To be submitted by the firm)
x) Weight of the fan
xi) Is fan blade‟s properties meets the
requirements, specified in RDSO spec.
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H) BLOWER
i) Manufacturer‟s name
ii) Type and model no.
iii) Number of fans
iv) Displacement of fans (m-cub/hr.) at 20 mm
WG static head.
v) Number and material of impeller
vi) Type of bearing
vii) Face velocity of air blown over the Cooling
coil
viii) Static head (WG)
ix) Pressure drop across the coil (WG)
x) Runner
xi) Weight
xii) Drawing/Sketch
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J) CONTROL
i) Make & model of microprocessor controller
ii) Location & No. of temperature sensors and
its:
i) Make
ii) Voltage
iii) Tolerances
iv) Voltage
v) Switching point
vi) Reswitching
vii)Temperature sensor
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c) Wattage
a) Make/type
b) Size
c) Nos. of analogue input
d) Nos. of digital input
e) Nos. of analogue output
f) Nos. of digital outpt
g) CAN-interface available or not
h) Power consumption
i) Rated voltage
j) Governing specification
K) FILTERS
i) Make and Type of filter (Dry/wet)
ii) Overall dimensions
a)Fresh air filter
b)Return/mixed air filter
iii) Filtration efficiency
iv) Resistance drop across filter
a)Fresh air filter
b)Return/mixed air filter
v) Dust holding capacity
a)Fresh air filter
b)Return/mixed air filter
vi) Air flow rate capacity
a)Fresh air filter
c)Return/mixed air filter
vii) Method and frequency of clearing
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water
iv) Details and dimensions for access doors
from top and locking arrangement for
attention to :
Fresh air filter
Return air filter
Thermostats
Pressure Cut outs
Blower fan motor etc.
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ANNEXURE III to
RDSO Specification No. RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0061- 2004(Rev-1)
be a part of a cartel with other vendors and will be quoting competitive rates in the
Authority i.e. RDSO may de-list the name of our firm from the Master List of
Approved Vendors if complaint is received about such cartel formation from any of
Date:
Place:
Seal:
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DISTRIBUTION / forjÆ
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