HCMT Underframe Flashcards

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1
Q

On what cars is the main reservoir and what side

A

Every car
‘B’ side

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2
Q

What does the surge reservoir do and what end located

A

Supply compressed air to air bag suspension at each bogie

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3
Q

What does the brake supply reservoir do

A

Supply compressed air to the EP valves to charge brake cylinder

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4
Q

Where is the tread scrubber located

A

TC car only

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5
Q

Where is the park brake manual release located

A

DMp, Mp and DT cars

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6
Q

What is primary suspension on the bogie

A

Rubber laminated springs

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7
Q

Where is the air suspension isolating cocks located

A

‘B’ side no 2 end

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8
Q

How is the sand distributed onto the rail head

A

Pneumatic pressure

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9
Q

Where are the sanders located on the Tc and DMp cars

A

Nr 2 end only

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10
Q

Where are the sanders located on the Mp and DT cars

A

Both ends

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11
Q

Does the coupler have an electrical component

A

No

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12
Q

How do you open the coupler cover

A

Unlock the locking mechanism
With assistance, raise cover
Use second locking mechanism to lock in position

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13
Q

Can you lift the coupler cover by yourself

A

No

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14
Q

Name the 5 isolating cocks under the coupler cover

A

Uncouple device isolating cock
Towing unit isolating cock
Brake pipe end cock
Main reservoir end cock
Horn isolating cock

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15
Q

Name the 5 cocks in the brake control module TC car

A

Brake supply
Brake cylinder bogie 2
Brake cylinder bogie 1
Tread scrubber
Sander

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16
Q

Where is the BCU located and what does it do

A

On every car
Controls application and release of the EP friction brakes

17
Q

Where is the main res isolating cock and what cars?

A

Every car at the end of each car

18
Q

What are some of the features of the bogie?

A

• Speed Sensors
• Tread Scrubber (Tc Car only)
• One Park Brake per axle (DMp, Mp and DT cars)
• Park Brake Manual Releases (DMp, Mp and DT cars)
• Primary and Secondary Suspension.

19
Q

Where are the emergency ladder access located?

A

Centre doors on all trailers

20
Q

Where is the auxiliary power supply container located?

A

Tc and DT cars

21
Q

What does the auxiliary power supply container have in it? ( 3 answers)

A

• Auxiliary Inverter
• Medium voltage box
• Battery charger

22
Q

What does the auxiliary power supply system convert 1500v DC to and where does it go?

A

415V 3 phase AC to the train and supply power to the battery charger

23
Q

What voltage does the battery charger supply to the train?

A

110v DC

24
Q

How long will batteries provide emergency power for?

A

Min of 2 hours

25
Q

What does the Air supply unit contain?
(3 answers)

A

Main air compressor
Air dryers
Filters

26
Q

Where is the Trip cock isolating cock located?

A

B side between doors number 2 and 4 on the TC car

27
Q

What are the 5 cocks in the brake control module of a DMp, DT and Mp car?

A

• Brake Supply
• Brake cylinder bogie 2
• Brake cylinder bogie 1
• Park brake
• Sanders

28
Q

What does the high voltage box consist of? (2 answers)

A

• HSCB
• Harmonic wave detection device

29
Q

What does the variable voltage and variable frequency cabinet contain?
(2 answers)

A

• Two traction inverter modules( one per bogie)
• Traction control unit

30
Q

Will the Panto isolating cock on the DMp car isolate the Panto?

A

No, because the auxiliary res maintain Panto in raised position

31
Q

When will the auxiliary res automatically raise the Panto?

A

• When there is insufficient MR pressure on the car to raise the local pantograph (i.e., train start up)

• When the car has been isolated from the MR system.

32
Q

Will the Panto isolating cock on a Mp car isolate the Panto?

A

Yes because there is no auxiliary compressor

33
Q

Where is the medium voltage box located?

A

number 1 end B side of Mp car

34
Q

What is the function of the medium voltage box?

A

Maintain train lined 415vAc that is produced by the auxiliary inverters