Types of Wagons and Tata Steel Facilities

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What is the total track length in TSM?

80.256 TKM

76.131 TKM (correct)

70.500 TKM

75.000 TKM

How many operational tracks are there at the pre-tippler area for receiving and dispatching rakes?

20 (correct)

Which of the following components is part of the track components listed?

Signal lamp

Sleeper (correct)

Brake shoe

Coupling rod

What is considered a trailing movement in rail operations?

When a rolling stock first travels the crossing section of a point Signup and view all the answers

How many owned locomotives (Diesel electric) are there?

11 Signup and view all the answers

Which area has the fewest operational track lines according to the provided information?

Slag yard Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of track lines at the HSM yard for loading HR coil?

6 Signup and view all the answers

How many hired locomotives (Titan) are there?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the detachment of railway power?

Closing the air pressure valve of the engine Signup and view all the answers

Which activity must be performed after the completion of rake unloading?

Inspecting for door openings or decoupling Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a deficiency is found during the empty rake formation?

Inform the railway maintenance head (RMHS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of informing the commercial staff after TSM loco is attached?

To confirm railway power allocation Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum carrying capacity weight for the BRN wagon?

69.1 T Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to wear during the detachment process for safety?

Personal protective equipment (PPE) Signup and view all the answers

Which wagon has the highest maximum carrying capacity weight for slag loading?

BOXNHL/BOXNHL25T Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum carrying capacity weight of the BTPN wagon used in coal tar loading?

54.9 T Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following wagons is used for iron ore and fluxes loading with a maximum carrying capacity weight of 65 T?

BOBRN Signup and view all the answers

How many operational track lines are there at the pre-tippler area for rake movement?

20 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum carrying capacity weight of the BOXN wagon used in coal loading?

66 T Signup and view all the answers

What type of track is laid for rolling stock movement from MRDL/BDPK till HSM/CRM inside TSM?

Broad gauge Signup and view all the answers

Which wagon has the maximum carrying capacity of 79 T?

BOXNS Signup and view all the answers

What is the average monthly dispatch of steel?

4 Lacs MT Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following materials is dispatched the least amount per month?

DRI (Direct Reduced Iron) Signup and view all the answers

What type of slag is mentioned as a material in the dispatch list?

Ground-granulated blast-furnace slag Signup and view all the answers

How many total level crossings are mentioned in the document?

24 Signup and view all the answers

Which process step follows the arrival of the rake?

Pressure release Signup and view all the answers

Which unloading point is NOT listed in the inward rakes unloading points?

Automated Loading Dock Signup and view all the answers

What type of coal is mentioned among the materials?

Coal Tar Signup and view all the answers

Which section of rail transport is described for placement at unloading stations?

Locomotive attachment section Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the movement of rolling stock when it first travels the switching section of a point?

Facing movement Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of incoming raw material is transported by rail according to the rail coefficients?

60% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following commodities has the highest percentage transported by rail?

DRI (Sponge Iron) Signup and view all the answers

Which mine mentioned is associated with the lifting through rail and road?

Noamundi Signup and view all the answers

What is the rail coefficient for slag transportation?

72.6% Signup and view all the answers

What type of loading permission is needed for rail lift at Joda?

JMTC Signup and view all the answers

Which location is associated with lifting only through rail?

Khandabo Signup and view all the answers

Which of these materials has a higher road coefficient than rail for transportation?

Finished Goods-Steel Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Wagon Types

Slag Loading:
- BOXN max CC Wt: 68T
- BOXNHL / BOXNHL25T max CC Wt: 70T / 78.4T
- BOBRN max CC Wt: 65T
- BOXNS max CC Wt: 79T
Coal Tar Loading:
- BTPN max CC Wt: 54.9T
Coal Loading:
- BOXN max CC Wt: 66T
- BOBYN max CC Wt: 62T
- BOBRN max CC Wt: 65T
- BOBSN max CC Wt: 60.8T
Iron Ore & Fluxes Loading:
- BOXN max CC Wt: 66T
- BOBRN max CC Wt: 65T
HRC & Sponge Iron Loading:
- Container Train
- Flat Bed Rake for Container Loading

Tata Steel Track Details

Total track length: 76.131 TKM
Track length from MRDL till Railway gate: 7.318 TKM
Track length from BDPK till Railway gate: 5.231 TKM
Track length from Rail gate till wagon tipplers: 25.248 TKM
Post tippler yard: 16.464 TKM
Slag yard to HSM: 8.803 TKM
Track length in hot metal area: 10.037 TKM

Rail Facility Operational Details

Pre-tippler area: 20 operational track lines
Post-tippler area: 15 operational track lines
Hot metal area: 3 operational track lines
HSM yard: 6 track lines for HR coil loading
CRM yard: 3 track lines for CR coil loading
Slag yard: 2 track lines for G. slag loading
SMS1: 2 track lines for loading coal tar and container rake
Total points: 183 (168 motorized, 15 hand operated)
Locomotives: 11 owned (diesel electric), 2 hired (Titan)
TLC (Torpedo ladle car): 18

Track Components

Heel Block
Stock Rail
Switch Rail
Stretcher Bar
Ballast
Drive Rod
Sleeper
Pandrol Clip

Facing and Trailing Movement

Trailing Movement: Rolling stock travels the crossing section of a point for the first time.
Facing Movement: Rolling stock travels the switching section of a point for the first time.

Raw Material Handling

Approximate materials received per month: 16 lac MT
Incoming Material Rail Coefficient: 60%
Incoming Material Road Coefficient: 40%
Finished Goods (including slab) Rail Coefficient: 77.3%
Finished Goods (including slab) Road Coefficient: 22.7%
Slag Rail Coefficient: 72.6%
Slag Road Coefficient: 27.4%
DRI Rail Coefficient: 83.10%
DRI Road Coefficient: 16.90%
Coal Tar Rail Coefficient: 71.08%
Coal Tar Road Coefficient: 28.92%

OMQ (Tata Steel Ltd) Mines & Lifting

Ore Mines Quarry (OMQ)
- Khandabo: Lifting thru RAIL & ROAD - JRLI, BSPX, NYG
- Joda: Lifting thru RAIL - JMTC (Mechanized Loading)
- Noamund: Lifting thru RAIL - MTRN (Mechanized Loading)
- Katamati: Lifting thru RAIL - DJHR (Mechanized Loading)
- Permission:
  - JDM, JODA (Khandabo & Joda)
  - CHAIBASA, JHARKHAND (Noamund)
Coal & Fluxes
- West Bokaro: Lifting thru RAIL - WBCC
- Paradeep: Lifting thru RAIL (Mechanized Loading)
- Dhamra: Lifting thru ROAD
- MCL: Lifting thru RAIL

Outward Rakes Loading Details

HSM
- HR coil
- Cobble plate
- HR Sheet
- HR Slab
- Baby Coil
- Scrap
CRM
- CR Coil
- CR Sheet
- GP Coil
- GP Sheet
SMS1
- Coal tar
- DRI materials (Direct reduced iron)
Slag Yard
- G Slag
- Fly Ash

Materials Dispatch

Average Monthly Dispatch:
- Steel: 4 lac MT
- Slag: 1.5 lac MT
- DRI: 30 thousand MT
- Coal tar: 2,400 MT

Inward Rakes Unloading Points

Wagon Tipper
Track Hopper (TH1, TH2)
Manual Siding (T1, T2, T3, T4)

Railway Level Crossing Gates in TSM

Total: 24 level crossings

Process for Inward Rake Placement

Raw Material Rake Admittance:
- Arrival of rake and railway power detachment
- Pressure release
- Decoupling of hose pipe
- TSM loco attachment
- Placement at unloading stations as per RMHS team planning
Railway Power Detachment:
- Close air pressure valve on engine and wagon sides
- Detach brake pipe from wagon and engine
- Lift CBC handle
Empty Rake Formation:
- Inspect empty wagons for door openings or decoupling
- Report any deficiencies to RMHS
- Attach TSM loco for rake formation
- Draw rake to designated track line
- Inform commercial staff for release
- Confirm with railway commercial
- Inform station to program railway power
- Conduct EOT and train checking
- Exit siding safely

Outward Load Rakes Activities

After loading completion, inform commercial staff for rake release
Inform MRDL station for program railway power
Conduct EOT and train checking
Exit siding safely

Presenter Information

Name: Priyendu N Giri
Contact: 7077762551

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This quiz covers various types of wagons used for different loading purposes, including slag, coal, and iron ore. Additionally, it provides details about the operational track lengths at Tata Steel facilities, helping to understand the logistics involved in rail transport. Test your knowledge on these important topics!