AC Traction

Manual – (ACTM)
VIVEK PAGEDAR (ZETC/BRCY)

ACTM - VOLUME I - GENERAL

LIST OF CHAPTERS - INDEX
No. Title

I MANAGEMENT OF AC TRACTION
II GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FIXED INSTALLATIONS

III GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ELECTRIC ROLLING STOCK

IV SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON ELECTRIFIED SECTIONS

V ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS
VI FIRE PRECAUTIONS
VII ENERGY CONSERVATION
VIII TRACTION STORES AND THEIR ACCOUNTAL
IX QUALITY ASSURANCE & RELIABILITY ENGINEERING

X SURVEYS, ESTIMATES & PROGRAMMES

XI DOCUMENTS FOR REFERENCE

XII MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS

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MANAGEMENT OF AC TRACTION
. I. HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
10100 Introduction
10101 Chief Electrical Engineer (CEE) - Zonal Railway
10102 Control Over Division
10103 Duties of Administrative Officers
10104 Stores Procurement
10105 Standard Drawings and Specifications
. II. DIVISIONAL ORGANIZATION
10106 Divisional Railway Manager (DRM)
10107 Duties of Traction Distribution (TrD) Officers
10108 Duties of Rolling Stock (RS) Officers
 10109 Duties of Rolling Stock Operation Officers
10110 Duties of Principal, Training School
10111 Budget Estimates for Electric Traction
10112 Electrical Department - Budget Demands

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FIXED INSTALLATIONS

. I. POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT AT SUB-STATIONS
10200 Power Supply
10201 Duplicate Supply
10202 Voltage Regulation
10203 25 kV Supply at Traction Sub-stations
10204 Feeding and Sectioning Arrangements
10205 Feeding Post (FP)
10206 Sectioning and-Paralleling Post (SP)
10207 Sub-Sectioning and Paralleling Post (SSP)
10208 Sub-Sectioning Post (SS)
10209 Certain Equipment at Switching Stations
. II. POWER SUPPLY FOR SIGNALLING
10210 Supply Arrangements
10211 Voltage Regulators
. III. REMOTE CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION ARRANGEMENTS
10212 Remote Control
10213 Communication Facilities
. IV. OVERHEAD EQUIPMENT
10214 Catenary and Contact Wires
10215 Height of Contact Wire
10216 Span of Supporting Mast/Structures
10217 Stagger
10218 Overlaps
10219 Regulated and Unregulated OHE
10220 Section Insulator Assembly
10221 Mechanical Independence of OHE Track – Structures
10222 Flexible Head-Span and Rigid Portals.
10223 Maximum Speed
. V. SPECIAL WARNING SIGNALS
10224 Signal Marking the end of Catenary
10225 Warning Signals for Neutral Sections
10226 Temporary Signals
10227 Special features of Traction Installations in Waltair - Kirandul section of S. E.
Railway
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ELECTRIC ROLLING STOCK

Para No. Subject
10300 Classification of Electric Rolling Stock
10301 Important Equipment of Electric Loco/EMU

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON ELECTRIFIED SECTIONS

Para Subject
10400 Induction Effect of 25 kV ac 50 Hz Single Phase Traction
. I. WORKING OF STEAM AND DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES IN ELECTRIFIED
SECTIONS
10401 Prevention of Smoke Pollution
10402 Standing on Boiler Shell or Tender
10403 Working the Fire Spraying. Advancing of Fuel and Handling of Tools.
10404 Loading of Fuel
10405 Watering of Steam Locomotives
10406 Crane Working
10407 Decorative Fittings
10408 Engines Owned by Outside Parties
. II. WATERING OF CARRIAGES IN ELECTRIFIED SECTIONS
10409 Watering Arrangements - Basic Precautions
10410 Watering Section
10411 Controlling Switches
10412 Sequence of Interlocking and Operation
10413 Persons Authorised to Open Interruptors and Isolator Switches
10414 Custody of Keys
10415 Watering of Carriages
10416 Restoration of Supply
10417 Key Register
10418 Loss of Key
. III. LOADING AND UNLOADING OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
10419 Precautions to be Observed
. IV. RULES APPLICABLE TO PERMANENT WAY STAFF
10420 General
10421 Need for Precautions
10422 General Precautions
10423 Continuity of Track
10424 Permanent Way Tools
10425 Track-Circuited Rails
10426 Care in Handling Pipes etc.
 10427 Steel Measuring Tapes not to be Used
10428 Traction Structure Foundations
. V. RULES FOR S&T INSTALLATIONS
10429 Effect of 25 kV ac, 50 Hz, Single Phase Traction on S&T Equipment
10430 Precaution in the Event of Breakage of Wires
10431 Works on Signal Posts and Fittings
10432 Precautions Against build up of Potential due to Return Current in Rails
10433 Precaution Against Induction Potential in Metallic Bodies
. VI. OVER-DIMENSIONED CONSIGNMENTS
10434 Definition of Over-Dimensioned Consignment (ODC)
10435 Classification of ODCs
10436 Precautions for Movement of ODCs in 25 kV ac Electrified Sections
10437 Power Blocks for Movement of ODC.
. VII. OTHER PRECAUTIONS
10438 Movement of Rubber Tyred Vehicles on Railway Wagons
10439 Hoarding Boards
. VIII. COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE
10440 Competency Certificate and Course for Assistant Station Masters/Guards of
EMUs

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ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS
10500 Electrical Accident
10501 Electrical Accidents - Action to be taken
10502 Observance of Rules
10503 Electrical Inspector to Railway
10504 Reporting of Accidents
10505 Accident Inquiries
10506 Accident Registers and Annual Returns
10507 First Aid
. RESUSCITATION FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK
10508 Instructions to be Displayed
10509 Removal from Contact
10510 Artificial Respiration
10511 Typical Electrical Accidents

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FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Para No. Subject
10600 Duties of Electrical Department Staff
10601 Classification of Fires
10602 Precautions to be Observed
 10603 Fire Extinguishers
10604 Training of Staff
10605 Technical Investigations of Fires
10606 Fire Accidents
10607 Organization for Fire Fighting
10608 Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Extinguishers
10609 Code of Practice for Prevention of Fires of EMU Stock

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ENERGY CONSERVATION
Para No. Subject
10700 Monitoring of Energy Conservation
10701 Energy Conservation Measures
10702 Energy Conservation Measures for Traction Installations
10703 Energy Conservation Measures for Rolling Stock
10704 Energy Conservation Measures for Maintenance Installations
10705 New Developments

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TRACTION STORES AND THEIR ACCOUNTAL

10800 Introduction
10801 Standardization of Stores
10802 Stock Items and Special Requisitions
10803 Emergency Stores
10804 Imprest Stores
10805 Proprietary Articles
10806 Estimates for Stock Items
10807 Items with Protracted Delivery
10808 Local Purchase by DRM
10809 Specifications
10810 Preparation of Indents
10811 Imported Stores
10812 Follow up
10813 Check on Bills
10814 Break-Down Stores
10815 Stores for Works
10816 Liaison with Stores Department
10817 Custody and Accountal of Charged-Off Stores
10818 Inspection of Stores
10819 Inventories of Dead-Stock
10820 Safe Custody of Stores
 10821 Accountal and Disposal of Scrap. Empties etc.
10822 Condemnation Certificates
10823 New for Old
10824 Verification of Stock
10825 Computerized Stores Accounting

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QUALITY ASSURANCE & RELIABILITY ENGINEERING

10900 General
10901 Definition of Quality
10902 Purchase of Spares
10903 Application of Reliability Engineering
10904 Employees Participation
Annexure 9.1 Note on Quality Management
Annexure 9.2 Note on Reliability Engineering

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SURVEYS, ESTIMATES & PROGRAMMES

Para No. Subject
11000 General
I. SURVEYS
11001 Railway Electrification Surveys
11002 Cost-cum-Feasibility Survey
11003 Foot by Foot Survey
II. ESTIMATES
11004 Estimates
11005 Abstract Estimates
11006 Detailed Estimates
11007 General Rules Applicable to All Estimates
11008 Works Programme, Machinery & Plant Programme and Rolling Stock
Programme

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DOCUMENT FOR REFERENCE

Para No. Subject
11100 Books of Reference
11101 Standing Instructions
11102 Drawings and Specifications
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MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS
Para No. Subject
11200 General
. I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
11201 Knowledge of Rules
11202 Cooperation With Other Staff
11203 Periodical Inspections
11204 Responsibility For Work Done By Staff Below
11205 Personal Contact With Staff Below
11206 Courtesy
11207 Review of Security Measures
11208 Economy
11209 Records, Registers etc.
11210 Statistical Returns
11211 Daily Diary
11212 Office Work
11213 Major Emergencies, Break-Downs and Accidents
11214 Training of Staff
11215 Relinquishment of Charge
11216 Duties Defined Not Exhaustive
. THEFTS AND LOSSES
11217 Responsibility for Losses
11218 Thefts
11219 Anti-Theft Measures
11220 Watch on Criminal Elements
11221 Procedure to be Followed
. III. CARE AND CUSTODY OF INSTRUMENTS
11222 General
11223 Distribution of Instruments
11224 Use of Instruments
11225 Periodic Calibration and Repair of Instruments
 ACTM - VOLUME II - PART I - FIXED INSTALLATIONS
LIST OF CHAPTERS - INDEX
No. TITLE
I POWER SUPPLY FOR TRACTION
II SUBSTATIONS AND SWITCHING STATIONS
III OVERHEAD EQUIPMENT
IV REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
V OPERATION OF TRACTION POWER CONTROL
VI POWER BLOCKS AND PERMIT TO WORK
VII SIGNALLING & TELECOMMUNICATION AND 0PERMANENT WAY INSTALLATIONS IN ELECTRIFIED SECTIONS
VIII BREAK DOWNS
IX PREPARATION FOR COMMISSIONING
X COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRIC TRACTION
XI RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
XII TRAINING AND COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES

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POWER SUPPLY FOR TRACTION

Para No. Subject
20100 Supply System
20101 Liaison with Power Supply Authorities
20102 Tariff for Traction
20103 Monthly Meter Readings
20104 Scrutiny of Bills
20105 Power Factor Improvement
20106 Shut downs of Traction Supply to be Pre-Planned
20107 Operating Instructions for Grid Sub-Stations
20108 Statistical Data Regarding Energy Consumption

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SUBSTATIONS AND SWITCHING STATIONS

Para No. Subject
20200 Introduction
I. ORGANIZATION
20201 Organizational Set up
20202 Duties of Chief Traction Foreman, Power Supply Installations
. II. OPERATION OF SUB-STATIONS
20203 Introduction
20204 Inspection Book and Log Book at Sub-Stations
20205 Overload Capacity of Traction Transformer
20206 Tap Setting on Traction Transformer
20207 Tests on Transformer Oil
20208 Purification of Transformer Oil
20209 Oil Purification Plant
20210 Insulation Resistance During Drying out
20211 Protective Devices
20212 Operation of Temperature Alarm or Trip
20213 Operation of Differential Protection
20214 Buchholz Relay
. III. GUIDING NOTES ON MAINTENANCE
20215 Introduction
20216 Transformers
20217 Circuit Breakers and Interruptors
20218 Guidelines for Maintenance of Circuit Breakers and Interruptors
20219 Lead Acid Batteries
20220 Guidelines for Maintenance of Batteries
20221 Protective Relays
20222 Guidelines for Maintenance of Switching Stations
. IV. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
20223 Schedules of Inspection
20224 General
Fortnightly Maintenance
20225 General Inspection by a PSI Supervisor Battery
20226 Battary
Monthly Maintenance
20227 Bonding and Earthing
20228 Oil Level in Transformers, CBs and CTs etc.
20229 Insulators
20230 Traction Transformers
20231 Operating Mechanism of Circuit Breakers & Interruptors
20232 Isolators
20233 Bus bars, Clamps and Connectors
20234 Control and Relay Panels
Quarterly Maintenance
20235 Batteries & Battery Charger
20236 PTs & CTs
20237 Booster Transformers
20238 Auxiliary Transformers
Half Yearly Maintenance
20239 General
20240 Traction Transformers
20241 Isolators
20242 Control and Relay Panels
Yearly Maintenance
20243 General
 20244 Lightning Arrestors
20245 Bonding and Earthing
20246 Traction Transformers
20247 Isolators
20248 Bus bars and Connectors
20249 Control and Relay Panels
20250 Batteries and Battery Chargers
20251 PTs and CTs
Special Maintenance Schedules for Minimum Oil Circuit Breakers and
20252
Interruptors
20253 Pre monsoon Checks
20254 Overhaul Schedule for Equipment

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OVERHEAD EQUIPMENT
Para No. Subject
20300 Introduction
. I. ORGANIZATION
20301 Duties of Chief Traction Foreman-CTFO (OHE)
20302 Duties of Field Supervisors
20303 Linesman
. II. GUIDING NOTES ON MAINTENANCE
20304 Introduction
20305 Out of Plumb Masts
20306 Rail level and Setting Distance
20307 Contact Wire Hard Spots and Wear
20308 Sparking During Current Collection
20309 Contact Wire Wear
20310 Splice Fittings
20311 Section Insulator Assembly
20312 Short Neutral Section Assembly
20313 Jumper Connections
20314 Environmental Effect on OHE
20315 Clearances in Tunnels and Other Overline Structures
20316 Regulating Equipment
20317 OHE Inspection Car (Tower Wagon)
20318 Salient Features of OHE Inspection Cars
20319 Rules for Operation of OHE Inspection Car
. III. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
20320 Schedule of Inspections
20321 General
20322 Foot Patrolling of OHE
20323 Trolley Inspection of OHE
 20324 Current Collection Tests
20325 Special Checks
20326 Annual Maintenance and Checks by OHE Inspection Car
20327 Integrated Blocks
20328 Re-tensioning of Unregulated OHE.
20329 Periodical Overhaul
20330 Rehabilitation of OHE
20331 Transmission Lines
. IV. SAFETY RULES
20332 General
20333 Documents to be kept with OHE Supervisors for Work on OHE.
20334 Permit to Work
20335 Protection of Staff Against Traffic Movement and Protection of Trains.
20336 Earthing Before Commencement of Work
20337 Procedure for Providing Temporary Earth.
20338 Precautions in Regard to Discharge/Earthing Pole Assembly
20339 Work on OHE or any Conductor Having Sectioning Point.
20340 Protective Helmets
20341 Safety Belt
20342 Rules for use of Ladders
20343 Other Important Precautions to be Taken While Carrying out Works on OHE.
20344 Procedures for Effecting Shut-down for Work on Auxiliary Transformers.
20345 Work on Overhead Lines running parallel to Electrified Tracks.
20346 Isolation of Booster Transformers
20347 Isolators
20348 Petroleum Sidings.
. V. FORMS AND REGISTERS
20349 Records to be maintained

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REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Para No. Subject
.. I. GENERAL
20400 Introduction
. II. FMVFT EQUIPMENT
20401 Transmission Path
20402 Remote Control Switching Equipment
20403 Mimic Diagram Board at RCC
20404 FMVT Equipment
20405 Frequency Allocation
20406 Controlled Post Equipment
 . III. SCADA EQUIPMENT
20407 General
20408 Transmission Path
20409 Isolating Transformers
20410 Repeater Stations
20411 Microwave Communication
20412 Optical fibre Cable
20413 Master Station Equipment
20414 Mimic Diagram Board (MDB)
20415 Annunciations
20416 SCADA Software
20417 VDU Display
20418 Transmission and Coding System
20419 Historical Data Storage
20420 UPS and Batteries at RCC
20421 Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
20422 Storage of Events and Alarms
20423 SCADA Equipment Capacity
20424 Modems
20425 Special features in SCADA Equipment
IV. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF RC EQUIPMENT
20426 Duties of CTFO(RC)
20427 Operation of RC Equipment
20428 Investigation of Failures by CTFO
20429 Maintenance Schedule

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OPERATION OF TRACTION POWER CONTROL

Para No. Subject
20500 Remote Control Centre
20501 Manning of RCC
20502 Knowledge of Rules
20503 Entry into RCC
20504 Shift Duty
20505 Shift Duty Register
20506 Repair and Adjustment of RC Equipment
20507 Switching Operations to be Deliberate
20508 Liaison with Section Controller
20509 Prompt Attention to Telephone calls
20510 Log Book
20511 Movements of Maintenance Staff
20512 Checking of Time
20513 Alarm Circuits
20514 Emergency Generator Set
20515 Duties of Chief Traction Power Controller
20516 Duties of Traction Power Controller
20517 Failures of Traction Power supply
20518 Failures of Grid Supply
20519 Prolonged Power Supply Failures
20520 Faults on Railway Equipment and Lines
20521 Lowering Pantograph of Defective Locos
20522 Isolation of Faulty Section
20523 Faulty Section to be kept isolated
20524 Advice to Section Controller
20525 Information to Traction Staff
20526 Action to Rectify OHE Fault
20527 Emergency Telephone Working.
20528 Breakdowns and Emergencies.
20529 Obstruction of Tracks - Protective Steps to be taken by TPC

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POWER BLOCKS AND PERMIT TO WORK

Para No. Subject
20600 Operation of Isolator Switches
20601 Isolators in Yards and Sheds
20602 Maintenance Blocks
20603 Power Blocks
20604 Emergency Power Block
20605 Reporting Abnormalities in OHE
20606 Request for Emergency Power Block
20607 Action to be taken by TPC
20608 Precautions after Emergency Power Block is imposed
20609 Identification of Sectors, Sub-sectors and Elementary Sections
20610 Telephone Messages
20611 Procedure for obtaining Traffic or Power Blocks and Permits-to-Work
20612 Pre-arranged Power Block
20613 Restoration of Supply after a Permit-to-work is returned
20614 Work by other than Authorized persons
20615 Local Cancellation of Permit-to-work when Telephones are Interrupted
20616 Multiple Working Parties
20617 Entries in the Log Book
20618 Work Inside Loco shed or Car shed
20619 Local Block
20620 Protective Measures for Power blocks
20621 Longitudinal Protection
20622 Transverse or Cross Protection
 20623 Procedure for Arranging Longitudinal and Transverse Protection
20624 Station Working Rules for Longitudinal and Transverse Protection
20625 Protection of Dead section
20626 Shunting Movement Towards Dead Section
20627 Movement of other than Electric Trains
20628 Standard Forms for Power Block Messages

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SIGNALLING & TELECOMMUNICATION AND PERMANENT WAY INSTALLATIONS IN

ELECTRIFIED SECTIONS
Para No. Subject
20700 Introduction
. I. SIGNALS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
20701 Effect of 25 kV Traction on S&T Equipment
20702 Types of Signals
20703 Locations of Signals
20704 Insulation of Wires and Point Rods
20705 Earthing of S&T Equipment
20706 Signalling & Telecommunication cables.
20707 Block Instruments and Block circuits.
20708 Track Circuits
20709 Bonding in Track Circuited Zones
20710 Signalling and Inter-locking Circuits
. II. TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES FOR AC TRACTION
20711 Telecommunication Circuits
20712 Principle of Tapping
20713 Power Supply Arrangement
. III. PERMANENT WAY INSTALLATIONS
20714 Major Track Maintenance Works
20715 New Sections to be Electrified

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BREAK DOWNS
Para No. Subject
. I. GENERAL Para No. Subject
20800 Knowledge of Rules
20801 Types of Breakdowns
20802 Breakdown Gangs
20803 Emergency Stores and Breakdown Equipment
20804 Record of Staff movements
20805 Summoning of Emergency Staff
 . II. SUBSTATION AND SWITCHING STATION BREAKDOWNS
20806 Traction Transformer Breakdowns
20807 Central Repair Shop
20808 Mobile Power Van
20809 Breakdowns of Circuit Breakers, Interruptors
20810 Rail and Road Access
. III. BREAKDOWNS OF REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
20811 Procedure for Manning Sub-stations and Switching Stations
20812 Restoration of Remote Control
Break-down of Telecommunication between TPC and Sub-stations, Switching
20813
Stations etc.
. IV. OHE BREAKDOWNS
20814 Importance of Expeditious Repairs
20815 Types of OHE Breakdowns
20816 Look-out for OHE Defects
20817 Action to be taken by TPC
20818 Protective steps
20819 Breakdown Staff
20820 Officers and Staff to Proceed to Site
20821 Assistance to be Sought
20822 Continuous Communication with TPC
20823 Detailed Assessment by the First Supervisor/Officer Reaching Site
20824 Preservation of Evidence
20825 Safety Rules to be Observed
20826 Temporary Repairs for Restoration of Traffic
20827 Clearance of Line for Steam/Diesel Traction
20828 Wiring Train
20829 Interference with OHE during Restoration
20830 Temporary Diversions
20831 Funds Required for Dealing with Break-downs
20832 Log of events and reporting of Break-downs
20833 Protection of Staff
20834 Use of Cranes
. V. ROAD VEHICLES
20835 Use of Road Vehicles During Emergencies
20836 Driver's Duties
20837 Operation of Road Vehicles
20838 Precautions when Transporting Heavy Materials
20839 Transportation of Personnel
20840 Parking
20841 Maintenance of Road Vehicles
20842 Procedure in Traffic Accidents
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PREPARATION FOR COMMISSIONING

Para No. Subject
20900 Introduction
20901 Reference to Rules and Statutory Rules
20902 Pre commissioning Inspections
20903 Defect and Deficiency Lists
. I. TRACTION SUB-STATIONS
20904 Planning of Power Supply
20905 Commissioning of Traction Transformers
20906 Precautions during Commissioning of Traction Transformer
20907 Tests on Transformer Windings
20908 Circuit Breakers and Interrupters
20909 Isolators
20910 Current and Potential Transformers
20911 Lightning Arrestors
20912 Shielding and Earthing
20913 Busbars and Insulators
20914 Clearances
20915 Auxiliary Power Supply for Traction Sub-stations & Control Room
20916 Batteries and Battery charger
20917 General
20918 General Inspection of Sub-stations and Commissioning
. II. EHV TRANSMISSION UNES AND 25 kV FEEDER UNES
20919 20919 Detailed Inspection of Transmission Lines
20920 Compliance with Rules and Approved Drawings
20921 Visual Inspection
20922 Clearances and Sag
20923 Earthing
20924 Insulators and Insulation Resistance
20925 Continuity Test
20926 Accessories
20927 General Inspection and Energization
20928 25 kV Feeders
. III. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
20929 Testing of Protective Relays
20930 Inspection of Setting of Relays and Calibration of Meters
20931 Protective Devices at Sub-stations
20932 Control Circuits and Wiring
20933 Fuses
20934 Insulation and Lead Burden Measurement
20935 Current Transformer Ratio and Polarity Test
20936 Primary Injection Test
20937 Voltage Transformer Ratio and Polarity Check
20938 Electrical Operation of Indicators and Associated Devices
20939 Secondary Injection Test
20940 Alarm and Trip Check
20941 Load Test
20942 Confirmatory Test of OHE Protective Relays
. IV. SWITCHING STATIONS AND BOOSTER TRANSFORMER STATIONS
20943 Power Supply
20944 Installation of Equipment
20945 Clearances
20946 Auxiliary Transformers and Booster Transformer
20947 General
20948 Interlocking
20949 Feeding Posts
20950 Number Plates and Boards
20951 Earthing and Bonding
V. REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
20952 Importance of Remote Control
20953 Manning of Sub-stations and Switching Posts
20954 Level Measurements
20955 Detailed Inspection of RC Equipment
20956 Interlocking of Bridging Interrupters
20957 General Inspection by Divisional Officers.
. VI. OVERHEAD EQUIPMENT
20958 Detailed Joint Inspection of OHE
20959 Compliance with Latest Drawings
20960 Infringements
20961 Important Points to be Checked
20962 Notice to be Displayed - Caution Boards and Number Plates
20963 Recording of Defects and Rectification.
20964 General Inspection of .OHE by Divisional Officers.
20965 Lapping and Polishing of OHE
20966 Procedure for Final Tests of OHE
20967 Insulation Tests
20968 Continuity Tests
20969 Divisional Officers' Joint Certificate
. VII. GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS
20970 Preparation for Operating Electrified Services
20971 Preparation by the Engineering Department
20972 Preparation by the S&T Department
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COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRIC TRACTION

Para No. Subject
21000 General
21001 Preparation by Open Line
21002 Organisation for Inspection and Taking over
21003 Duties of Sr.DEE/TrD
21004 Duties of Sr.DEE/RS
21005 Responsibility of Construction Organisation
21006 Commissioning of Traction Substations
21007 Sanction of CEE and Electrical Inspector to the Railway
21008 Notification Regarding Energization of OHE
21009 Application to CRS
21010 Procedure for Energization
21011 Precautions to be taken for Progressive Energization of OHE
21012 Final Inspection by CRS for the Introduction of Commercial Services
21013 Sanction of CRS
21000 Anti-theft Energization
21015 Responsibility for Maintenance and Provisional Acceptance certificate
21016 Contractors Responsibility During the Guarantee Period
21017 Failure of Equipment after Commissioning and During the Guarantee Period
21018 History Sheet
21019 Final Acceptance Certificate.
21020 Standard Forms

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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Para No. Subject
21100 2 x 25 kV Auto-Transformer Feed System
21101 OHE Recording-cum-Test Car
21102 Rail-cum-Road Vehicle
21103 Transportable Self Propelled Trolley
21104 Dry Type Booster Transformer and Auxiliary Transformers
21105 Static Distance Protection Relay for Protection of OHE
21106 Composite Insulators
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TRAINING AND COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES

Para No. Subject

. I. TRAINING

21200 Introduction

21201 Planning of Training in Advance

21202 Categories to be Trained

21203 Initial training

21204 Promotional Courses

21205 Refresher Courses
21206 Facilities for Training

21207 Training in General and Subsidiary Rules

21208 Responsibility of Officers and Supervisors

21209 Examination at the End of Training

21210 Specialized Training

21211 Syllabi

. II. COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES

21212 Authorized Person

21213 Competency Certificate

21214 Qualified Person to be incharge of Motor Trolley

21215 Period of Training

21216 OHE Inspection Car

21217 Knowledge of Rules

21218 Register of Certificates

21219 Service Record

21220 Inspections
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LIST OF APPENDICES

No. TITLE

Appendix I Principles for Layout Plans and Sectioning Diagrams for 25 kV ac Traction

Code for Bonding and Earthing for 25 kV, ac, 50 Hz, Single Phase Traction
Appendix II
System

Code of Practice for Earthing of Power Supply Installations for 25kV, ac, 50
Appendix III
Hz

Appendix IV Regulations for Power Line Crossings of Railway Tracks

Appendix V Guidelines for Relay Setting at Traction Sub-Stations and Sectioning Posts

Guidelines for Provision of Maintenance Depots, Tools and Plants and

Appendix VI
Transport Facilities

Appendix VII General Guidelines for Anti-Theft Charging of OHE

Appendix VIII Model Circulars

List of Specifications and Drawings for Equipments & Materials for Railway
Appendix IX
Electric Traction

Appendix X 25 kV OHE Diagrams of General Arrangement and Fittings

Appendix XI Electrification of Private and Assisted Sidings