Electrification Progress of Indian Railways
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What is the function of insulators in the OHE system?

  • To regulate the temperature of the OHE system
  • To insulate the OHE of one track from another (correct)
  • To enhance the electrical conductivity of the wires
  • To support the weight of the OHE

    • At what height should the contact wire be maintained over level crossings?

  • 5.80 M
  • 5.75 M
  • 5.50 M (correct)
  • 4.67 M

    • What is the purpose of the neutral section (NS) in an OHE system?

  • To separate the OHE of two adjoining feed posts (correct)
  • To reduce voltage drop across long distances
  • To enhance the power transfer to the locomotive
  • To connect two traction transformers

    • How many traction transformers does each traction sub-station (TSS) typically have?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum height requirement for the contact wire over an electric loco shed?

    <p>5.80 M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What voltage was demonstrated by French National Railways as superior for electric traction in 1955?

    <p>25 KV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Indian Railways begin adopting the 25 KV system for their electrification scheme?

    <p>1957</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total cumulative electrification reached by the end of the 7th Plan (1990-92)?

    <p>10809 RKM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plan had the highest total electrification in terms of RKM (Route Kilometers)?

    <p>11th Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cumulative electrification at the end of the 1st Plan (1951-56)?

    <p>529 RKM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year was marked by the first electric train from BINA to KATNI?

    <p>1995</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total electrification at the end of the 10th Plan (2002-2007)?

    <p>17811 RKM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What period corresponds to the 3rd Plan's electrification progress?

    <p>1961-66</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Indian Railways' total track is electrified?

    <p>29.85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much is the average cost of electrification for double line using 25 KV AC traction?

    <p>1 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following RKM values corresponds to total RKM energized on 25 KV AC?

    <p>18942</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total traction charge in million Rs. for the year 2006-07?

    <p>44276</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diameter is the dropper wire used in the Over Head Equipment (OHE)?

    <p>5 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electrification work in progress as of December 2009?

    <p>1000 RKM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall diameter of the Catenary wire?

    <p>10.5 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which traction type had 49% of passenger train KM hauled?

    <p>Electric Traction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much energy was consumed in million KWH during the year 2007-08?

    <p>10469</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of copper is used for the contact wire?

    <p>Grooved electrolytic copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total current carrying capacity of both wires?

    <p>600 Amps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wire is used as the Catenary wire in the OHE?

    <p>Cadmium Copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average cost per KWH for the year 2005-06 expressed in paisa?

    <p>4.29</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the span vary in the OHE system?

    <p>It varies between 72 meters and 27 meters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using an independent mast in the OHE system?

    <p>To provide mechanical independence for each track.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of portal is used in multiple track sections where space is limited?

    <p>N type portal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a presag of 100 mm provided on the contact wire?

    <p>For the maximum span of 72 meters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condemning size of the contact wire?

    <p>8.25 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of galvanizing masts and portals?

    <p>To protect against corrosion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of foundation used for traction masts?

    <p>Reinforced concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum effective distance the contact wire can sweep beyond the center line of the pantograph pan on tangent tracks?

    <p>200 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum vertical clearance required for long duration conditions under worst cases?

    <p>250 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are the OHE conductors terminated?

    <p>Every 1.5 kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distance maintained between the conductors during an uninsulated overlap?

    <p>200 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of installing an anticreep point in regulated OHE systems?

    <p>To ensure uniform distribution of mechanical tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum horizontal distance required for short duration conditions?

    <p>200 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of overlap has conductors kept 500 mm apart?

    <p>Insulated Overlap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for staggering the contact wire at support?

    <p>To ensure uniform wear of the steel strips of the pantograph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of switch is used to bridge electrical continuity at an insulated overlap?

    <p>Interrupters or Isolating Switches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern regarding the physical clearance of conductors at support?

    <p>To avoid sparks when pantograph glides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum contact wire height specified for an electric loco shed?

    <p>5.80 M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the overlap in the runners during a pantograph's transition from one track to another?

    <p>To prevent sparking during the change over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capacity of each traction transformer in a traction sub-station?

    <p>Sufficient to feed its own feed zone and half of the adjoining feed zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following temperature conditions requires the highest minimum height for the contact wire?

    <p>Unregulated OHE at 4°C to 65°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does the Neutral Section (NS) serve in an OHE system?

    <p>To separate the OHE of two adjoining feed posts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cumulative electrification achieved during the 4th Plan (1969-74)?

    <p>4190 RKM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Plan had the highest amount of electrification in terms of RKM?

    <p>7th Plan (1985-90)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Indian Railways start electrofuelling from BINA to KATNI?

    <p>1995</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total electrified RKM by the end of the 6th Plan (1980-85)?

    <p>6440 RKM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following time periods corresponds to the 2nd Plan's electrification progress?

    <p>1951-56</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cumulative electrification total reached by the end of the 9th Plan (1997-2002)?

    <p>16001 RKM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cumulative electrification achieved during the 3rd Plan (1961-66)?

    <p>2423 RKM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year marked the completion of the 1st Plan's electrification progress?

    <p>1956</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Indian Railways' passenger train kilometers are hauled by electric traction?

    <p>49%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total RKM energized on 1500 V DC for Broad Gauge (BG)?

    <p>258 RKM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total cross-sectional area of the Catenary wire?

    <p>65 sq.mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of portal is used in regions where space for independent masts is limited?

    <p>O type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate average cost of electrification for a double line using 25 KV AC traction?

    <p>1 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average cost per kilowatt-hour (KWH) for the year 2006-07 expressed in paisa?

    <p>4.32 paisa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in diameter between the Catenary wire and the contact wire?

    <p>1.74 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many types of foundations are commonly used for traction masts?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tension is maintained in each conductor of the Over Head Equipment (OHE)?

    <p>1000 kgs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total electrification work in progress as of December 2009?

    <p>1000 RKM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the presag provided on the contact wire for a maximum span of 72 meters?

    <p>100 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total energy consumed in million KWH during the year 2007-08?

    <p>10469 million KWH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum wind pressure associated with the adoption of a 72 meter span?

    <p>112.5 kgs/M2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of steel mast is NOT mentioned in the provided information?

    <p>I Beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wire size is used for the contact wire in the overhead equipment?

    <p>107 sq.mm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diameter is the contact wire used in the OHE system?

    <p>12.24 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of traction has 63% of Broad Gauge (BG) freight GTKM hauled?

    <p>Electric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall conductivity percentage of the Catenary wire?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total RKM for double line electrification on 25 KV AC?

    <p>18942 RKM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which foundation type is not considered standard for traction masts?

    <p>Loose Gravel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum distance the contact wire can sweep beyond the center line of the pantograph pan on curved tracks?

    <p>300 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During short duration conditions, what is the minimum horizontal clearance required between live parts and fixed structures?

    <p>200 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the anticreep point installed in regulated OHE systems?

    <p>To ensure uniform distribution of tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of overlap has conductors that are separated by 200 mm and interconnected by jumpers?

    <p>Uninsulated Overlap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When staggering the contact wire at support, what is the primary objective of allowing it to sweep across the pantograph pan?

    <p>To ensure uniform wear of the steel strips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum vertical clearance required under worst conditions for long-duration exposure?

    <p>250 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are the OHE conductors terminated to ensure effective operation?

    <p>Every 1.5 kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distance maintained between conductors during an insulated overlap?

    <p>500 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adjustment is made to the height of the conductors at support during the changeover process?

    <p>To allow for pantograph glide without sparks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For electrical continuity at insulated overlaps, which device is typically used?

    <p>Interrupters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Traction Distribution

    • French National Railways (SNCF) demonstrated 25 KV single-phase, 50 cycles AC system's superiority in 1955.
    • Indian Railways adopted this system in 1957 in collaboration with SNCF.
    • Indian Railways are now independently carrying out electrification works.

    Plan-Wise Progress of Electrification on IR

    • Pre-Independence period (1945-47): 388 RKM electrified.
    • Plan 1 (1951-56): 141 RKM electrified, cumulative total 529 RKM.
    • Plan 2 (1956-61): 216 RKM electrified, cumulative total 745 RKM.
    • Plan 3 (1961-66): 1678 RKM electrified, cumulative total 2423 RKM.
    • Plan 4 (1966-69): 814 RKM electrified, cumulative total 3237 RKM.
    • Plan 5 (1969-74): 935 RKM electrified, cumulative total 4190 RKM.
    • Plan 6 (1974-78): 533 RKM electrified, cumulative total 4723 RKM.
    • Plan 7 (1978-80): 195 RKM electrified, cumulative total 4918 RKM.
    • From Plan 1 to 11th plan (1980-85, 1985-90, 1990-92, 1992-97, 1997-2002,2002-2007). Electrified RKM data are listed.
    • Electrified cumulative RKM up to March 31, 2009: 18942 RKM.
    • Total Track electrified up to March 31, 2009: 63327 RKM.
    • Percentage of electrified track in India: 29.85%.
    • First electric train traveled from Bina to Katni on January 16, 1995.

    Cost of Electrification

    • Approximate average cost of electrification is provided per kilometer for 25 KV AC and 2x25 KV AC traction and single line and double line.

    Details of Electrification

    • Details of RKM energized by voltage types (1500 V DC, 25 KV AC, and 2x25 KV AC) are presented.
    • Electrification work progress in December 2009.
    • Percentage of passenger and freight train kilometers by electrification.
    • Data on total traction charges (in millions of rupees) from 2005-06 to 2007-08 and energy consumed (in millions of kWh).
    • Average cost per kWh (in paise).

    Over Head Equipment (OHE)

    • OHE components and their dimensions (e.g., size of Catenary wire, contact wire, dropper wires, conductors).
    • Details for Catenary wire, its composition, diameter, cross-sectional area, and current carrying capacity are detailed.
    • Contact wire specifications are provided, including size and material.
    • OHE span variations, ranging from 72 meters to 27 meters with a 4.5-meter step, are described.
    • Maximum span considerations based on wind pressure (112.5 kg/m² and 75 kg/m²).
    • Span reduction based on curvature.
    • Type and Material used for mast, portals, and foundations used.
    • Methods of maintaining electrical clearance between live and earthed parts.
    • Minimum vertical distances and minimum horizontal distances in different scenarios (long duration, short duration).
    • Details of OHE conductors termination, overlapping methods (uninsulated, insulated), jumpers, and connection methods are detailed (e.g., 200 mm distance in uninsulated overlaps, 500 mm in insulated overlaps).

    Traction Substation (TSS)

    • Each TSS has two traction transformers, one working and one as standby.
    • Capacity of each transformer is sufficient for its own and half of the adjacent feed zone.
    • Feeding Post (FP) is responsible for supplying 25KV traction power to OHE.
    • Feed length is described as the traction transformer zone.

    Other Types of OHE

    • Neutral section (NS), sectionalization
    • Sectioning post (SP), sub-sectioning
    • Sector and Sub-sector
    • Elementary Section (ES)

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