Friday, November 9, 2012

Main Compressor

  • Make:- Knorr Bremse
  • Failures:- Oil Leakage and Coupler Slack.
  • Failure Mode:- Metal Bellow glued to motor side hub got disengaged. another reason cited by Knorr Bremse was milky oil due to low duty cycle.
  • Oil change recommended after 20-30 hrs of commissioning.

Pantograph

Shunk
  • Obliqueness on welded cover on air bellows results in failure.
  • Flexible shunt burning cases have been observed.
  • Weight:-


Stone India

Transformer

Some modifications done:-
  • Insertion resistance.
  • Oil level sensor.
  • Temperature sensor PT100.
Some failures:-
  • HT Bushing Plate
  • Blower

Central Pivot

Material:- MAFR, Single forged shaft.
Reduction in Forging:- 3:1 in normalised condition.
Mechanical Properties :- T/S 490 Mpa, Y/S 270 MPa, 21% Elongation, Hardness 140 MIN BHN.
Microstructure , and Magnetic Particle Test is also specified from NABL accredited Govt Appd. Lab.