5 Questions
What is the function of the feed pipe in the air brake system?
To supply compressed air to the auxiliary reservoir for brake application
What is the purpose of the brake pipe in the air brake system?
To control the application and release of the brakes by varying the air pressure within it
What happens when the brake pipe pressure is dropped by venting air from the driver’s brake valve?
The distributor valve disconnects the control reservoir from the brake pipe and connects the auxiliary reservoir to the brake cylinder
What does the distributor valve do during the brake application stage?
It connects the auxiliary reservoir to the brake cylinder, allowing the brake cylinder piston to be pushed outwards for the application of brakes
What is the role of the auxiliary reservoir in the air brake system?
To store the compressed air for brake application
Test your knowledge of railway braking systems with this quiz on the distributor valve's functions during the brake application stage. Learn about the actions it performs and its role in connecting the auxiliary reservoir to the brake cylinder.
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