What is hog WAP-7?
This technology, called HOG or “Head On Generation”, transfers electric power from the loco’s pantograph to the coaches instead of EOG where a power car equipped with diesel generator capable of generating adequate power of 3-phase 50 Hz 415 V / 750 V AC (called ‘head-end power’) is provided at either end of the train …
What is the meaning of WAP-7?
The Full Form of WAP 7 is Wide/broad Gauge AC Electric Passenger, Class 7. The WAP 7 (Wide/broad Gauge AC Electric Passenger, Class 7) is a three-phase AC electric passenger locomotive developed by the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works. It is the most powerful passenger locomotive in the Indian Railways’ fleet.
What is the cost of WAP 7 locomotive?
Rs 15,000 crore
WAP7 was thus saved from being guillotined. Today, the WAP7 is the flagship passenger locomotive of IR, with more than 1,000 in service at a total investment of almost Rs 15,000 crore.
What is UIC coupler?
The UIC 568 standard from the International Union of Railways (UIC), describes a 13-conductor cable and connectors used for transmitting a variety of data and commands between a locomotive and passenger carriages.
Which is more powerful WAP-5 or wap7?
WAP-5s are Bo-Bo locos with a shade under 6,000 hp, while WAP-7s are Co-Co with 6350 hp. The former are usually used on smaller, shorter haul trains for speed. They are usually allowed upto 160 kph. The latter are for heavier and fast services, usually with a max speed of 140 kph.
Which locomotive is used in Rajdhani?
The new WAP-7 HS locomotive is undergoing extensive trials before it can be put to service in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto Express trains. Indian Railways has been stepping up focus on indigenous production of next-generation locomotives that can haul trains at faster speeds.
What is the full form of UIC?
International Union of Railways (UIC)
What is IV coupler?
The existing Inter Vehicular (IV) couplers used in LHB AC Coaches (Rajdhani/shatabdi trains) are rated for 400 Amps, which is suitable for 18-19 LHB coaches. For rake having 24 number LHB AC coaches, there is need to enhance the current carrying capacity of the inter vehicular couplerup to 500 Amps.
How many WAP-5 are there in India?
Indian locomotive class WAP-5
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 30000-30200 & 35001+ |
| Nicknames | Vijay Utkarsh, Nav Jagran, Nav Kirti, Gaurav and Navodit |
| Delivered | 1995-96 |
| First run | 1997 |