Hyderabad, Nov.8 (Hydnow): A first- of- its-kind New Software Prototype has been developed by the in-house team of Tirupati Coaching Depot of Integrated online monitoring of LHB coaches while on run. This will continuously measure and record data points for online monitoring of Axle Box Bearings and Wheel Slide Protection Device (WSPD) by making use of the Data Analytics in making the train journey safer and avoiding en-route coach detachments.
The integrated online monitoring system has been installed in LHB coaches and will monitor the WSPD and Axle Box temperature of LHB coaches on continuous basis through mobile application and will alerts in case any fault noticed for timely preventive corrective action, a South Central Railway (SCR) release here said on Sunday.
LHB coaches are provided with Wheel Slide Protection device (WSPD) to control the adhesion during brake application. WSP system is combination of various electronic cards and is housed in electrical control panel units and is connected by means of various cables. This WSP system costs about Rs. 21 lakh and for Annual Maintenance of this system including air brake costs nearly 3.5 lakhs for SS-II schedule and 7.5 lakhs for SS-III schedule.
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At present, WSP system is being examined during Primary maintenance. However, there are several faults that can happen while the train is on run which can lead to wheel shelling which in turn causes several other problems such as spring breaking, grease oozing, damper leakage etc.
To effectively address this problem, the new software developed by SCR’s in house team will now be able to provide important data such as time of occurrence of the fault, how long WSPD system was in fault mode provide pointers for reason of the fault and relay this information in the real time so that correct action can be taken to avoid wheel shelling.
SCR General Manager , Gajanan Mallya has appreciated the Team of Officers and Staff of Tirupati Coaching Depot for implementing the out of the box idea with minimal cost. He also said that this project will not only help in enhancing the safety of LHB coaches and will also help in improving the life of rolling stock parts. (Hydnow)
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