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    This document outlines an 11-step procedure for testing air brakes on a rake of coaches: 1) Drain air reservoirs to remove water, 2) Check non-return valves, 3) Check ineffective brake cylinders, 4) Conduct leakage test of pressures, 5) Apply brakes and check for leaks, 6) Conduct release test, 7) Test passenger emergency alarm devices, 8) Test guard's emergency valves, 9) Check hand brakes, 10) Repeat leakage test, 11) Conduct manual release test. The procedure checks the air brake system and components are functioning properly and addresses any defects found.

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    This document outlines an 11-step procedure for testing air brakes on a rake of coaches: 1) Drain air reservoirs to remove water, 2) Check non-return valves, 3) Check ineffective brake cylinders, 4) Conduct leakage test of pressures, 5) Apply brakes and check for leaks, 6) Conduct release test, 7) Test passenger emergency alarm devices, 8) Test guard's emergency valves, 9) Check hand brakes, 10) Repeat leakage test, 11) Conduct manual release test. The procedure checks the air brake system and components are functioning properly and addresses any defects found.

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    This document outlines an 11-step procedure for testing air brakes on a rake of coaches: 1) Drain air reservoirs to remove water, 2) Check non-return valves, 3) Check ineffective brake cylinders, 4) Conduct leakage test of pressures, 5) Apply brakes and check for leaks, 6) Conduct release test, 7) Test passenger emergency alarm devices, 8) Test guard's emergency valves, 9) Check hand brakes, 10) Repeat leakage test, 11) Conduct manual release test. The procedure checks the air brake system and components are functioning properly and addresses any defects found.

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    AIR BRAKE RAKE TEST RIG PROCEDURE(RTR) - LHB RAKE

    (Ref- IRCA part -IV (APPENDIX - D-II))


     STEP - I : DRAIN OUT OF AIR RESERVIOR :- On arrival of the rake on pit line, completely drain the AR tank (125 litres & 75 litres) of all the coaches by opening the drain cock, to remove the water
    in air.
     STEP - II : CHECKING OF NRV:- Initially, charge the BP pressure to 5.0 kg/cm2. Keep the FP angle cock of both end power cars in close position. Check the FP gauge fitted in the power car, if the gauge
    does not show any pressure, the NRV of all the coaches are ok. If, FP gauge shows any pressure, the NRV of any coach in the rake is defective. In this condition, check the rake for NRV defective by taking the
    coaches in parts.
     STEP - III : CHECKING OF INEFFECTIVE BC:- Now, Charge the BP & FP to 5.0 kg/cm2 & 6.0 kg/cm2 respectively. After building of pressure in BP & FP, disconnect the test rig BP & FP hose pipe
    from the rake hose pipes & open both the angle cocks, due to which air pressure will be exhausted in atmosphere & brake will be applied. After 20 to 25 minutes, check the complete rake from one end. Note down
    the coach nos. found with release brake cylinder. Check whether, AR tank of the coach is charged or empty. If AR tanks found empty, write down Empty AR on the respective coach. If found charge, pull manual
    release of DV to check whether CR tank is charged / empty. If CR found empty, write down Empty CR on respective coach. With this, all the defects in the rake can be checked. Attend the empty AR and CR.
     STEP - IV: LEKAGE TEST :- Now, Connect BP & FP gauges with dummy on free end of other power car. Again, Charge the BP & FP to 5.0 kg/cm2 & 6.0 kg/cm2 respectively. Check the BP & FP pressure
    gauges in front power car, BP pressure should show 5.0 kg/cm2 & FP pressure should show 6.0 kg/cm2. If there is any difference in any pressure, check for any defect and calibration of gauges by fitting master
    gauge if still the pressure is not showing 5.0 kg/cm2 in BP & 6.0 kg/cm2 in FP, check for leakage & attend. Close the BP & FP angle cock of test rig for 03 minutes. Monitor the leakage in both BP & FP. The
    leakage should not be more than 0.6 kg/cm2 in 03 minutes. Attend the coaches in which AR empty & CR empty are found and take necessary action.
     STEP - V: APPLICATION TEST :- Start the pressure & charge the BP to 5.0 kg/cm2 & FP to 6.0 kg/cm2. Drop the BP pressure by 1.6 kg/cm2, brake should apply in all coaches. And check the following:-
    a) Start the leakage checking with the help of soap solution from one end. During soap solution testing, check all the BP & FP hose pipe, all hose pipe connectors, Main pressure pipe line,
    Angle cocks, Brake cylinder pipe line, CDTS pipe line. Similarly, check & attend leakage in components on Brake panel like DV, FP & BP filter, NRV, all isolating cock, brake indicator,
    brake accelerator & brake cylinder with soap solution.
    b) Perform isolation test for brake application and release for every coach. Isolate the isolating cock on Brake panel & check all brake calipers & brake pad of all cylinders. In isolated condition, all
    brake pads should be released simultaneously. Similarly, on opening of isolating cock all Brake cylinder should operate & brakes should apply. Also check the health and operation of brake
    indicator.
    c) The BP & FP pressure gauges in the others end power car should show pressure 3.4 kg/cm2 & 5.8 - 6.0 kg/cm2 respectively. If any difference in above pressure is noticed that means there is any
    cross connection in BP & FP connection. Attend the same & ensure BP pressure 3.4 kg/cm2 & FP pressure 5.8 - 6.0 kg/cm2.
     STEP - VI: RELEASE TEST :- Charge the BP & FP pressure to 5.0 kg/cm2 & 6.0 kg/cm2 respectively. Check the brake indicator of complete rake, all coaches should be in released condition. If any coach is
    not released, it means that the CR of that particular coach may be overcharged & there is an internal defect in DV. Mark the coach sick for detailed investigation.
     STEP - VII: PEASD TEST :- Check PEASD of at least 03 coaches. During PEASD checking, brakes should apply in all coaches & the brake accelerator should operate. Coach numbers should be noted in
    maintenance dairy.
     STEP - VIII: GEV TEST :- Now closed the pressure supply from the test rig. Operate the emergency guard van valve of front power car guard van. BP pressure should become 0.0 kg/cm2 in approx. 25 to 30
    sec in front power car & approx. 40 to 50 sec in rear power car. Open the pressure supply & charge BP & FP to 5.0 kg/cm2 & 6.0 kg/cm2 respectively. Now again closed the pressure supply from the test rig.
    Operate the emergency guard van valve of rear power car guard van. BP pressure should become 0.0 kg/cm2 in approx. 25 to 30 sec in rear power car & approx. 40 to 50 sec in front power car.
     STEP - IX: CHECKING OF HAND BRAKE :- In both the power cars, check the condition & mounting of hand brake cables fitted on both the brake cylinders. Rotate the hand wheel fitted in guard
    van clockwise to apply the brakes, after full rotation brake should apply in both the brake cylinders & hand brake indicator should show red. Rotate the hand wheel anti clockwise, now brakes of both the
    cylinders should get release & hand brake indicator should show green.
     STEP - X: LEKAGE TEST(REPEAT):- Charge the BP & FP to 5.0 kg/cm2 & 6.0 kg/cm2 respectively. Close the BP & FP angle cock of test rig for 03 minute. Monitor the leakage in both BP & FP. The
    leakage should not be more than 0.6 kg/cm2 in 03 minutes.
     STEP - XI: MANUAL RELEASE TEST :- Isolate the isolating cock of BP & FP of the test rig & angle cock of BP & FP of the cock. Uncouple both hose pipes & open both the angle cocks of coach. After
    draining of pressure from both the BP & FP hose, release the complete rake by pulling the manual release handle of the DV of each coach & ensure the brake indicator of all coaches should display green colour.
    Ensure that all BP, FP & BC gauges fitted in power car are calibrated & showing correct reading.
    EASTERN RAILWAY,ASANSOL

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