Introduction To Diesel Locomotive

S K SEN / PROF(D)/IRIMEE

Topics that will be covered

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Evolution of Diesel Loco in I.R Types of Diesel Locomotive Comparison of Starting Capabilities Lay Out and important Components. I. C. Engines in IR locos Development in Diesel Locomotive Reliability issues & Maintenance schedule. Safety Issues

9. Diesel Loco Shed Management 10. DEMU

1. Evolution of Diesel Loco in I.R

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Initially imported steam loco 1st loco building in India- 1865- Byculla Shops of Bombay of G.I.P.Rly. Loco builders in India: Byculla shops, Parel shops, Permabur, Allahabad Charbagh, Jamalpur, Ajmer kworkshop(MG) TELCO, CLW, DLW.

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Evolution of Diesel Loco in I.R

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Till 1955- only for shunting

Manufacturing Unit: DLW  1962 TOT for ALCO Locomotive

1st production: 1963-64  1995 TOT for GM Locomotive



Development in DLW Production

ALCO 251 B engine production at DLW Development of 16 cylinder 2600 HP Fuel Efficient DLW engine Development of 16 cylinder 3100 HP Power Upgraded DLW engine 1962-1990 May90 WDM2 LOCOMOTIVE WDM2 FE LOCOMOTIVE Ist loco No.16415 Aug.1992 WDM2C, WDG2 & WDP2 Ist loco No.14001 Aug.1994 Renamed as WDM3A WDG3A & WDP3A WDP1 LOCOMOTIVE Ist loco No.15001 April1995 WDM3C, WDM3D LOCOMOTIVE Ist loco No. 14962 June2002 DG Set/WDM3F Oct.93

Development of 12 cylinder 2300 HP Power Upgraded DLW engine Development of 16 cylinder 3300 HP Power Upgraded DLW engine Development of 16 cylinder 3600 HP Power Upgraded DLW engine Manufacture of 16 cylinder 4000 HP GM loco Development of upgraded 16 cylinder 4500 HP EMD loco Development of upgraded 16 cylinder 4500 HP Dual Cab EMD loco

Feb.95

Oct.2001

Jan.2002/2009

2002 2008 Sept 2010

WDG4 & WDP4 WDP4A WDP4D

2. TYPES OF MAINLINE DIESEL LOCO

Sl. No . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Parameters WDM2 WDM2c/ WDP1 WDM3A 1994 3100 16 195 Same Same 14001 Same 28 LAV1 Co-Co Single stage 1995 2300 12 195 80 20 15001 Same IRAB1 Bo-Bo Two stage WDP2 WDG2/ WDG3A 1995 3100 16 195 123 21 14501 100 IRAB1 Co-Co Two stage WDG4/WDP4 WDP4A/WDP4D Year Put in Service HP No. Of Cylinder HP/ Cyl. Loco Weight (Tonnes) Axle Load (Tonnes) Loco Numbering. Maximum Speed (KMPH) Brake Wheel Arrangement Suspension 1962 2600 16 165 112.8 18.8 18,17,16 120 28 LAV1 Co-Co Single stage 1998 3100 16 195 117 19.5 15501 160 IRAB1 Co-Co Two stage 2000/2001 4000 16(2 stroke) 250 129 21.5 12001 100/ 160 CCB Co-Co/ Bo1-1Bo Two stage 2008/2010 4500 16(2 stroke) 280 129 21.5 160 CCB Co-Co Two stage

3. HOLDING OF DIESEL LOCOS

BG Locos 4168  MG Locos 511  Total (incl. NG) - 4816



4. COST OF DIESEL LOCO Locos of ALCO family 4.2 Cr.  Locos of GM family 13.5 Cr.


Features of GM Loco
   

Highest starting capability Higher reliability and availability Reduced maintenance Computerised Engine, Propulsion and brake control. AC-AC traction

Comparison of Starting Capabilities

Starting capability Loco Type Power W eight Adhesi on Starting T.E Starting load in 1 in 150 (no. of W agons) 33 33 47 >58 45 52

W DM 2 W DM 2c W DG2 GM Loco W AG7 W AG9

2636 3140 3140 4132 5000 6120

112.8 112.8 126 126 123 123

0.27 0.27 0.337 0.42 0.34 0.38

30.45 30.45 42.5 53 42 46.9

WDG2 LOCO

WDP2 LOCO

WDG4 LOCO

WDP4 LOCO

3. Lay Out and important Components

     

Engine (251B,251D etc) Traction Equipment (T.G, T.M etc) Superstructure (Foot plate, Hood, Cab,Coupling etc) Bogie (CO-CO etc) Transmission system (DC-DC,DC-AC,AC-AC) Auxiliaries (Exhauster, air brake system, cooling system etc) Control equipment ( propulsion control, excitation, transition etc)

LOCO LAYOUT

4. IC ENGINES IN IR LOCOS
4- STROKE CYCLE (ALCO/ DLW/MAK) 2- STROKE CYCLE (GM)

 

POWER PACK

CRANK SHAFT

5. Development in Diesel Locomotive

Increase in power per Cylinder. Reduction in frequency of schedule Fuel Efficient & Lube efficient Engine. High Adhesion Loco. 160 KMPH Indigenous WDP2 Loco.

TARGET FOR UPGRADATION

6. Reliability issues & Maintenance schedule.

Trip schedule enhanced from 7 days to 14 days/ 21 days/30 days/40 days (T40)  Yearly Schedule in 24 months (M24)  3 yearly Schedule in 4 years (M48).  POH 8 years The above modifications in Schedule is being made with the improvement in its major components, like:  High performance TSC.  Roller Suspension Bearing  Long life Filters & other modifications


7. Safety Issues


Speed Recorders. Audio Visual Indication Release Run Feature and automatic switching on of Flasher during train parting

8. Diesel Loco Shed Management

Facilities Performance Parameters

9. DEMU/ DHMU


  

Self propelled coach, very popular and economic for suburban traffic One unit: Power Car+Trailing Car)Driving Trailer Car (operated in 2 or 3 unit rake) Power: 700,1400 HP Manufacturer : ICF Engine: Kirloskar Cummins

DEMU Contd..


Transmission: Hyd. Transmission or Electric AC- DC electrical equipment: BHEL or Crompton Grieves etc bogie: BO-BO 1400 HP DEMU: 4 unit rakes , Speed 100 KMPH, Air Spring, Faster Acceleration