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Report CMRLInternship DPK
Report CMRLInternship DPK
Report on
Internship at
CMRL
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgement .................................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing Systems (MEP) .............................................................................. 4
LT Electrical systems ........................................................................................................................... 5
Drainage and Plumbing ....................................................................................................................... 5
Fire Protection systems....................................................................................................................... 8
Novec 1230 ................................................................................................................................... 10
OHE ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Tunnel Ventilation System .................................................................................................................... 20
Rolling Stock Division ............................................................................................................................ 23
Bogies ................................................................................................................................................ 24
Traction and Auxiliary power system................................................................................................ 32
PACIS ................................................................................................................................................. 37
HVAC ................................................................................................................................................. 41
Coupling ............................................................................................................................................ 46
Pneumatic Braking ............................................................................................................................ 50
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 53
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Acknowledgement
We would like to thank Mr. Kuldeep Singh, Manager, MEP, CMRL for all the support he has
offered during our internship period. Under his guidance we explored into the MEP division
and our role in the same. Moreover we were given opportunity to explore other major
departments such Rolling Stock, OHE and Traction, OCC, Tunnel Ventilation, S&T etc. We
would like to thank all the mentors from these departments for giving us this opportunity.
All in all the internship was extremely valuable for us to step out from the academics and
practically experience a small part of what is happening in the organisation. We also take
privilege to extend our hearty thanks to Dr. K Ramamurthy HOD Civil Department and
Dr. RG Robinson, Course Co-ordinator, IIT Madras for all the correspondences they had
offered during our training period in IIT Madras.
Introduction
The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a joint venture between Government of India and
the Government of Tamil Nadu built and operates the Chennai Metro. The system uses both
underground and elevated stations for its operation. The Financial support for CMRL
projects are funded by the Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu and also by the
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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). As of now Phase 1 one of the metro is
completed and fully operational with a total route length of 46.91km. Phase 1 extension
work from Washermanpet to Wimco Nagar is in progress which will have an additional
length of about 9.051km. Phase 2 is planning is completed for a length of 118.8km and soil
testing is under progress.
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Phase 2 map
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Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing Systems (MEP)
The MEP systems mainly deals with the installation and maintenance of the of the Low
Voltage side Electrical systems in the stations( ie from the secondary side 415V of the
33kV/415V Dry type transformer) , Drainage and Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems in
the stations.
LT Electrical systems
Scope of work:
• Power & control cables (FRLSZH) and Cable containment or Cable Trays.
• Lighting System
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For Fire fighting, there are two sumps each of 1,00,000 litres, totally making it 2,00,000
litres. The two tanks are connected in series to the domestic water tanks so as to ensure
that there is water in the fire water tank at all times.
Figure 14: DG pump Figure 15: Main pump and Jockey pump
There are basically three pump sets with the corresponding specifications as follows:
Switch Switch
On Off
The Fire Pump Panel controls and shows the status of operation of fire pump with the
assistance of ASCO panel.
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1. In normal condition the pressure in the closed pipe outlet is maintained above 7
bars. When there is case of fire and the hose is connected to the water outlet, there
will be a pressure drop. If the pressure drops below 6 bars, the Jockey pump
operates which is an electrically driven pump. It can discharge water at the rate of
180 litres per minute.
2. If the pressure drops below 5 bars, the the Main Driven Pump starts to operate. This
is also an electrically driven pump but with a discharge rate of 2850 litres per
minute.
3. In case of failure of electric supply or a case of pressure below 4 bars, the DG pump
starts to operate which has a discharge rate of 2850 litres per minute, where the fuel
tank nearby is already filled with diesel at required levels.
NB: For future projects, it is proposed that this separate DG set be eliminated and instead
the main pump be given an additional source of power from the DG sets which are already
being installed outdoors in every stations. This initiative is a part of cost cutting and a
reduction in area required for pump room.
Fire Safety
Novec 1230 system
Fire safety:
The fuel which is burning decides the fire. So we classify the fuel into four categories:
Class A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics—solids that are not metals
Every fire extinguisher has a label showing the type of fire for which the extinguisher is
applicable.
Water
Carbon Dioxide
Dry Chemical
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The basic thumb rule for the operation of fire extinguisher is shown using the acronym PASS
which is
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
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Novec 1230:
Novec gas is used for gas suppression in very critical rooms such as UPS rooms( since the
very essential loads are given supply in case of power shortage from this room as) and
station operator rooms . The VESDA system is installed which stands for Very Early Smoke
Detection and Action. This system has VESDA pipes which are installed above the false
ceilings incase of station controller room as is visible in UPS room. The VESDA pipe is a white
colour pipe through which the smoke if any passes and corresponding action will be
initiated by the VESDA control panel.
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Apart from the above mentioned visits our Mentor, Kuldeep Sir, provided us with :
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Contract manual for E & M Works:
Figure 5: IS 3043
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In addition to the above mentioned visits, we were given the opportunity to attend two meetings:
OHE
There are three Receiving Substation (RSS).
Koyembedu RSS
Alandur RSS
Chennai Central RSS (Yet to be commissioned)
During the internship, we visited the Koyembedu and Alandur substations. The 110kV
supply from the TNEB is is given to the RSS by two separate feeders to get 25kV 1 phase
supply and 33kV 3 phase supply respectively using Traction Transformers TT1, TT2 and
Auxiliary Transformers AT1, AT2 respectively. There is a Bus Sectionaliser (Bus Coupler)
which is normally closed when only one of the feeders are feeding the system.
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Figure 10: Lightning arrestor ammeter. There is counting mechanism to know how many times the
surges have occurred
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Both the transformers in the substation are oil type with the following ratings:
Both these transformers are having two ratings. This is because the lower power rating of
the transformer is meant for naturally air cooled operation whereas the higher power rating
is meant for the forced air cooled operation the transformers. For this purpose fans have
been mounted on the fins.
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Figure 12: Neutral Grounding Resistor Figure 13: Neutral grounding Resistors
specifications
Neutral Grounding Resistors are provided in the secondary side of ATs to limit the
fault current during LG, LLG faults.
The Control and Relay panel is present in the Operator room in RSS which is used to
remotely control the operation of the breakers and the bus couplers. Moreover the
numerous relays such as overvoltage relays, undervoltage relays, overcurrent relays,
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differential relays with setting points are present in this panel
Figure 14: Control and Relay Panel for the Koyembedu RSS
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The 33 kV is then stepped down at the metro station level to get 415V 3 phase supply using
a Dry type transformer of rating 33kV/415 V, 2 MVA. There are two sets of transformers in
any given station each having a separate incoming feeder.
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For each substation there is a 33kV/415V , 200kVA distribution transformer in order to meet
the power supply demands of the station. The rating of this transformer is low since it is
meant to support very less number of light loads in the station.
It is basically meant for air ventilation, heat regulation and smoke removal ( in case of fire
break out) in Underground stations. At both the ends of the stations, there are two fans.
Dampers are provided to restrict the air flow. We visited Chennai Central Station for this
purpose on 10-12-18.
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The level which is closer to the surface is the Terminal point for Corridor 2. Hence 3
platforms are present.
The level which father to the surface is NOT a Terminal point for Corridor 1. Hence 2
platforms are present
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Rolling Stock Division
Introduction
The term ‘Rolling Stock’ in rail transport industry refers to any vehicles that move on a
railway. In Metro systems, the testing and maintenance of rolling stock is done in Depot
which in case of CMRL is located in Koyembedu. Depot is a place for
Stabling of Trains
Maintenance and repair works
Washing and cleaning
12 Stabling lines
1 Washing line
4 Inspection Bay lines
6Workshop/Maintenance lines
4 Infra lines
1 Test track
2 Shunting Necks
1 Wheel Profiling line
1 Workshop siding line
1. Pantograph
2. Transformer
3. Traction converter
4. Auxiliary converter
5. Brakes
6. Bogies
7. Coupler
8. PACIS (Public Address and Communication Information System)
9. TCMS (Train Control and Management System)
10. Doors
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Bogies
Session on bogies were taken by Selvakumar Sir, DM, Rolling Stock on 12-11-18.
Each car has 2 Bogies. Thus in total for a 4 car configuration there are 2x4= 8 bogies.
Driver motor car bogie( has the traction motor along with the gears in addition)
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Trailer car bogie( has the disc brakes in addition)
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There are 8 primary suspensions in each bogie
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The secondary suspension consists of:
Regenerative braking
Tread braking ( which is for speed less than 10 kmph)
By using regenerative braking upto 33% of the power is saved as well as less brake
replacement due to wear and tear. Thus cost saving is justified in the long run.
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Flexible coupling is there between motors and the gear box.
Gear box is having a gear ratio of 6:19 and helical gears are used.
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Bogie add-ons:
WSP sensors: At one end of each axle it is present to prevent wheel slip during braking.
Earth/Current Return Unit: Provides continuity for current as well as protects the
axle box bearings.
LZB Antenna: For signalling to the way side equipments
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NSD Antennas
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Wheel Flange Lubricator: Provides lubricaton to the wheels to reduce the wear of
the wheel flanges.
The service brake deceleration rate is 1.0m/s2. Using the equations of motion the stoppage
distance for the trains is computed to be 247m (assuming the initial speed to be 80 kmph).
In CMRL we have 4 car configuration with 2 DMCs and 2 TCs. Hence there is 50% traction in
each rolling stock.
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Main Transformer:
It has primary side input of 25 kV and has two windings in the secondary:
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Traction winding 960V
Auxiliary winding 400V
Primary side of the main transformer has the following voltage ratings:
VCB (of the rolling stock and NOT the OHE) operation:
The VCB will not close for voltages below 16.5kV and voltage above 30kV. The VCB will
remain closed for voltages between 16.5-19kV and 27.5-30kV provided for a duration of 120
sec after which if the voltage does not enter into the Permanent Voltage levels, the VCB will
open.
The VCB operation is influenced by the oil levels, heat levels, and oil flow.
Degraded mode of operation: If one of the 2 transformers in the rolling stock fails to
operate, then the other transformer supplies 50% of the HVAC of the other car for
maintaining the ride comfort.
Surge Arrester
It has a voltage rating of 41kV. Made of Gapless Metal oxide resistor with Silicon rubber
case.
Potential Transformer
Rating: 20VA
Current Transformer
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Current ratio: 100/1A
Accuracy Class: 1
Traction Converter
Consists of:
Rectifier bridge
DC link
PWM Inverter ( Vector controlled)
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The output of the inverter is fed to 3 phase induction motor (4 in each DMC)
Thus the 1 phase 960V traction supply is converted to a 3 phase VVVF (750V phase to phase
a typical case) for the 270 kW traction motor input.
While motoring:
Upto a speed of 1113rpm, we have constant power and variable torque operation. This is
because initially due to inertia more torque required to reach the desired speed.
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Auxiliary Converter
The input to the auxiliary converter is 1 phase 400V AC supply. This is converted to
Shore supply: It is to switch on the auxiliary supply of the rolling stock as required while
servicing the train in the depot.
PACIS
Based on the session taken by Ashok Kumar Sir, DM, Rolling Stock division on 13-12-
18.
Audio Indication
Visual Indication
Video Indication
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Wheelchair egress request;
Doors closing sound;
Digital Voice Announcements;
Visual announcements;
Video surveillance system;
Silent alarm;
Fault monitoring and DDU reporting
The driver needs to press the “PA” button and stay pressed. As soon as he releases the
button, the call is terminated
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The passenger request the call with the PEI push button or an EED handle, then the driver
has to acknowledge the call pressing the desk “PEI” button. The driver needs to press the
“PTT” button to speak.
4. Automatic Announcement
5. Passenger Information System
There are three kinds of PIS equipment:
1. Frontal LED display
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DRM display (also known as Electronic Route Map) are placed alternatively i.e is
present in above the doors which when assigned numbering in sequence are
ODD i.e above doors 1, 3, 5, 7.
The displays above the doors 2,4,6 and 8 are Static display (Adhesive Route
Map).
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The main reason for keeping limited number of DRS is just to reduce energy
consumption.
When the train is in “OFF” position, the cab light turns on when the door is opened.
The saloon light operation is based on the sensor input which is the based on the current
illumination level, and based on which determine the number of lights to be switched on.
The operator can manually control the saloon lights also. In case of emergency mode, the
sensors will no longer be working. The power is drawn from the battery. 50% illumination
will be maintained in the saloon.
HVAC
Based on session on taken by Selvakumar Sir, DM, Rolling Stock division on 14-12-18.
There are 2 HVAC units in 1 car. One MPU present for each DMC. MPU gives signal to RIOM,
RIOM gives the corresponding signal to HVAC unit.
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Vapour Compression system principle:
-----The refrigerant, low pressure low temp vapour enters the compressor
----- high pressure low temp liquid enters the expansion valve
----- low pressure low temp liquid enters into the evaporator. The air circulating around
the evaporator coils exchanges the heat and hence cool air supplied to the room. At the
same time the refrigerant is heated up to low pressure low temperature liquid and the
process repeats.---
4 compressors
2 Evaporator fans
2 Condenser fans
2 Heater coils
2 Air filters
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It is system there in the drivers cabin to provide cool and comfort air to the train operator.
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Coupling
The main objective of couplers is to connect two cars.
1. Automatic couplers
2. Semi-permanent couplers
Automatic coupler is the one which we find in front of the DMC.
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Atriculation is provided in the coupler end to provide vertical and horizontal movement of
the coupler.
This is used to protect the coupler when the velocity of the approaching DMC is greater than
10kmph wrt to the train being coupled.
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For the coupling between TC and TC, Semipermanent couplers are used.
Instead of articulation, Polymer pads are used for the free movement of the coupler in
different plane.
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Pneumatic Braking
Based on the session taken by Hayanan Sir, DM, Rolling Stock division on 17-12-18.
The compressed air is used in the Rolling Stock for the following major applications:
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Compressed Air
Suspension functions
Horn application
Lifting Pantograph
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The required air pressure is 9.5 bar. But initially the air is compressed upto 20 bar pressure
to remove maximum water content.
Modifications
VCB operation
Pantograph motion
Applying Horn
Air supply to Main, auxiliary and suspension reservoirs
Train Uncoupling
To fill brake pipe during backup and rescue modes through Driver Brake Valve
Brake pipe functions:
Service brakes
Emergency brakes
Backup/Rescue mode
Backup mode of operation: It is used for coupling dead train. The speed is limited to
25kmph.
Holding brake: To hold the train while passenger boarding from station.
Suspension Functions:
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Electro Pneumatic Advanced Controller (EPAC) is given feedback to estimate car weight.
EPAC calculates application of brake effort based on the load pressure from suspensions.
ALV averages loading on both bogies of same car. Load Proportionate valve (LPP) feeds
proportionate pilot air to the EB application from ALV feedback.
Horn Application
The air supply is also used to adjust the floor height of the train based on the loading in the
train. The floor height is limited to 1120+/- 10 mm.
Conclusion
The winter and summer internship which was for a duration of about 5 weeks was really
value adding to our technical knowledge as well as managerial skills, which will be helpful
once we start working for CMRL. We would like to thank CMRL for this golden opportunity
which was provided.
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