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Locomotive Air Brake System Overview

This document discusses different types of brake systems used on locomotives in India. It provides details on the type of brake, train brake used, manufacturer and locomotive models each system is fitted on. The key requirements for locomotive brake systems are also outlined such as the brake being instant, powerful, and automatic with graduated application. Safety features like automatic brake application during train parting are also described. The document concludes with sections on air brake introduction, development of air brake panels, components like brake valves, and testing procedures for brake systems.

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Locomotive Air Brake System Overview

This document discusses different types of brake systems used on locomotives in India. It provides details on the type of brake, train brake used, manufacturer and locomotive models each system is fitted on. The key requirements for locomotive brake systems are also outlined such as the brake being instant, powerful, and automatic with graduated application. Safety features like automatic brake application during train parting are also described. The document concludes with sections on air brake introduction, development of air brake panels, components like brake valves, and testing procedures for brake systems.

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BRAKE SYSTEM ON

LOCOMOTIVE
TYPE LOCO TRAIN DESIGNEB FITTED ON
BRAKE BRAKE Y

28 LV1 AIR VACUUM WABCO WDM2, YDM4,


WDS5, WDS6

28 LAV1 AIR AIR&VACUUM WABCO WDM2A,WDM2


C, DP2,WDG2,
WDP1

KNORR AIR VACUUMs KNORR WDM3, WDS4,


ZDM3,WDS3

IRAB AIR AIR RDSO WDM2C, WDP2,


WDG2, WDM3C

CCB AIR AIR KNORR WDG4, WDP4


REQUIREMENT
THE BRAKE MUST BE INSTANT

BRAKE MUST BE POWERFULL


PROVISION FOR PASSENGER &
GUARD
BRAKE MUST BE AUTOMATIC

JERK FREE

GRADUATED APPLICATION

MU

FAIL SAFE
Safety feature
AUTOMATIC BRAKE APPLICATION
DURING TRAIN PARTING

LOCOMOTIVE TRACTION ELECTRIC


POWER CUT-OFF AUTOMATICALLY

VISUAL INDICATION IN DRIVER’S CAB


THROUGH AIR FLOW INDICATOR GAUGE,
PASSENGER ALARM INDICATION & AUDIO
INDICATION THROUGH A BUZZER

PROVISION OF SAFETY VALVE (J-1


SET AT 10.5±0.1)
AIR BRAKES
Introduction
THE AIR BRAKE IS THE STANDARD, FAIL-SAFE,
TRAIN BRAKE USED BY RAILWAYS ALL OVER
THE WORLD. IT IS BASED ON THE SIMPLE
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF COMPRESSED AIR.
SO HERE IS A SIMPLIFIED DESCRIPTION OF
THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
Contents
RELEASE - APPLICATION -LAP -
ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THE AIR BRAKE -
EMERGENCY AIR BRAKE - EMERGENCY RESERVOIRS
-DISTRIBUTORS -TWO-PIPE SYSTEMS -
SELF-LAPPING BRAKE VALVES -
OTHER AIR OPERATED SYSTEMS - COMMENT
DEVELOPMENT OF AIR BRAKE PANEL

• BRAKE VALVES MOUNTED IN


SCATTERED FORM
• RACK MOUNTED BRAKE VALVES
• PANEL MOUNTED BRAKE VALVES
A – BI PLATE PANEL
B – TRI PLATE PANEL
END CONNECTIONS )

• BRAKE PIPE
• FEED PIPE
• MAIN RESERVOIR EQUALISER
• BRAKE CYLINDER EQUALISER
BRAKE VALVES

A-9 BRAKE VALVE SA-9 BRAKE VALVE

• RELESE • QUICK RELEASE


• MINIMUM REDUCTION • RELEASE
• FULL SERVICE • APPLICATION
• OVER REDUCTION
• EMERGENCY
BRAKE STAND
AUTOMATIC BRAKE VALVE (A-9)
INDEPENDENT BRAKE VALVE (SA-9)

A-9

SA-9
Driver's Brake Valve
The means by which the driver
controls the brake. The brake valve
will have (at least) the following
positions: "Release", "Running",
"Lap" and "Application" and
"Emergency". There may also be a
"Shut Down" position, which locks
the valve out of use.
Testing of Brake system
System Pressure:‡
MRPressure: 10±1 kg/kg/cm2
Aux Pressure: 6±..1 kg/cm2
‡ Limiting valve
pressure(BC): 2.5kg/cm2
BP pressure: 5 kgcm2
‡ FP pressure: 6 kg/cm2
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