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Indian locomotive class WAP-5

Indian locomotive class WAP-5

WAP 5 is the name of a class of "High Speed" electric locomotives produced and used by Indian Railways. The first 10 locomotives were imported from ABB in Switzerland in 1995. They are supposed to be a variant of the Swiss Lok 2000 (Design concept) and German DB Class 120 (mechanical chassis).

One of the notable features of WAP-5 is regenerative braking. Other notable features of this loco are the provision of taps from the main loco transformer for hotel load, pantry loads, flexible gear coupling, wheel-mounted disc brakes, and a potential for speed enhancement to 200 km/h (120 mph). Braking systems include 160 kN (36,000 lbf) regenerative brakes, loco disc brakes, automatic train air brakes, and a charged spring parking brake.

On 3 July 2014, a WAP-5 set an Indian speed record by hauling a train from Delhi to Agra within 90 minutes at a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).[2]

The Gatimaan Express and Bhopal Shatabdi trains hauled by WAP-5 locomotives travel at 160 km/h (99 mph) and 150 km/h (93 mph) respectively in the New Delhi - Agra Cantt section.

WAP - 5
WAP-5 at Bhopal.jpg
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderChittaranjan Locomotive Works, West Bengal, India
ABB, Switzerland
ModelLok 2000
Build date1995–present
Total produced180 as of Aug 2019
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICBo'Bo'
Gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
BogiesHenschel Flexifloat
Wheel diameterNew: 1,092 mm (3 ft 7 in)
Half-worn: 1,054 mm (3 ft512 in)
Full-worn: 1,016 mm (3 ft 4 in)
Wheelbase13,000 mm (42 ft 8 in)
Length18,162 mm (59 ft 7 in)
Width3,142 mm (10 ft334 in)
Height4,237 mm (13 ft 11 in)
Axle load19.5 tonnes (19.2 long tons; 21.5 short tons)
Loco weight78 tonnes (77 long tons; 86 short tons)
Electric system/s25 kV 50 Hz AC AC Overhead
Current pickup(s)pantograph
Traction motors4 ABB Group 6FXA 7059
Gear ratio67:35:17 (160 km/h)
59:35:19 (200 km/h)
MU working2
Loco brakeAir and Regenerative
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsTPWS (Train Protection and Warning System), Vigilance Control, Slip/Slide Control, Main Overload Relay, No Volt Relay, Over Voltage Protection and Earth Fault Relay
Performance figures
Maximum speedOperational : 160 km/h (99 mph)
Trials: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Potential: 220 km/h (137 mph)[1]
Modified Gear Ratio:200 km/h (124 mph)
Power outputWAP-5
Continuous : 5,440 hp (4,057 kW)
WAP-5H
Continuous : Around 6,120 hp (4,564 kW)
Tractive effortStarting : 258 kN (58,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsIndian Railways
Numbers30000+ onwards
NicknamesVijay Utkarsh, Nav Jagran, Nav Kirti, Gaurav, White Beast and Navodit
Delivered1995-96
First run1997
DispositionActive
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderChittaranjan Locomotive Works, West Bengal, India
ABB, Switzerland
ModelLok 2000
Build date1995–present
Total produced180 as of Aug 2019
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICBo'Bo'
Gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
BogiesHenschel Flexifloat
Wheel diameterNew: 1,092 mm (3 ft 7 in)
Half-worn: 1,054 mm (3 ft512 in)
Full-worn: 1,016 mm (3 ft 4 in)
Wheelbase13,000 mm (42 ft 8 in)
Length18,162 mm (59 ft 7 in)
Width3,142 mm (10 ft334 in)
Height4,237 mm (13 ft 11 in)
Axle load19.5 tonnes (19.2 long tons; 21.5 short tons)
Loco weight78 tonnes (77 long tons; 86 short tons)
Electric system/s25 kV 50 Hz AC AC Overhead
Current pickup(s)pantograph
Traction motors4 ABB Group 6FXA 7059
Gear ratio67:35:17 (160 km/h)
59:35:19 (200 km/h)
MU working2
Loco brakeAir and Regenerative
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsTPWS (Train Protection and Warning System), Vigilance Control, Slip/Slide Control, Main Overload Relay, No Volt Relay, Over Voltage Protection and Earth Fault Relay
Performance figures
Maximum speedOperational : 160 km/h (99 mph)
Trials: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Potential: 220 km/h (137 mph)[1]
Modified Gear Ratio:200 km/h (124 mph)
Power outputWAP-5
Continuous : 5,440 hp (4,057 kW)
WAP-5H
Continuous : Around 6,120 hp (4,564 kW)
Tractive effortStarting : 258 kN (58,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsIndian Railways
Numbers30000+ onwards
NicknamesVijay Utkarsh, Nav Jagran, Nav Kirti, Gaurav, White Beast and Navodit
Delivered1995-96
First run1997
DispositionActive

Sheds holding WAP-5

  • Ghaziabad / GZB loco shed (Zone: NR) holds 101 WAP-5 locomotives.

  • Vadodara / BRC loco shed (Zone: WR) holds 79 WAP-5 locomotives.[3]

Named Locos

  • WAP-5 30011 Navodit (GZB)

  • WAP-5 30012 Navjagran (GZB)

  • WAP-5 30013 Navkirti (GZB)

  • WAP-5 30015 Vijay Utkarsh (GZB)

  • WAP-5 30044 Gaurav (BRC)

200 km/h Variant

In October 2015, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works rolled out a WAP-5 locomotive (no. 30086) with a gear ratio of 59:35:19 for speed operations up to 200 km/h (120 mph). The control software was also modified accordingly.

Another locomotive (no. 30164) has been rolled out with aerodynamic cab profile.

Head on Generation

A WAP-5 locomotive (loco no. 30140) with head-on generation (HOG) was rolled by CLW in June 2018. In this locomotive, the hotel load converter has been accommodated in the same cubicle of traction converter.

More locomotives of this type will be rolled out in future.

Up-gradation to 6000HP

In March 2018, CLW rolled out a WAP-5 locomotive (no. 30136) with an enhanced power output of about 4500 kW (above 6000 HP). Modifications were carried out in the control software.

Based on successful trials, I.Rlys decided to proliferate the modification in all WAP5 locomotives.

Liveries

  • Common livery for WAP-5 locomotives is white, with 2 red stripes.

  • Recently, Vadodara Shed and Amul Milk made a contract of advertising 20 locomotives of Shed. Thus the Amul livery came into existence. The livery has the sides of locomotive painted in Amul livery. All the recent locomotives are being painted in this livery as part of contract.

  • WAP-5 locomotives homed at Ghaziabad loco shed have large 'P-5' decals on their body sides.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as follows:[4]

Technical Specifications
General Information
GaugeBroad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Line voltage25000 V
Type of currentAlternating Current (AC)
Axle load19.5 tonnes (19.2 long tons; 21.5 short tons)
UIC classificationBo-Bo
Length over head-stocks16,880 mm (55 ft458 in)
Length over buffers18,162 mm (59 ft 7 in)
Bogie wheel base2,800 mm (9 ft214 in)
Wheel base13,000 mm (42 ft734 in)
Body width3,142 mm (10 ft334 in)
Cab length2,434 mm (7 ft1178 in)
Pantograph locked down height4,237 mm (13 ft1034 in)
Bogie center distance10,200 mm (33 ft558 in)
Height over pantograph4,237 mm (13 ft1034 in)
Body width3,142 mm (10 ft334 in)
CouplingCentral Buffer Couplers (CBC)
Surfacecorrugated or plain
Traction motors
Type6FXA 7059 3-phase asynchronous motors, 1,166 kW (1,563 hp), 2180 V, 370 A continuous, 396 A for 1 hr, 540 A max, 1585 rpm continuous, 3174 rpm max, Weight 1990 kg. Forced-air ventilation, partly suspended. Torque 6930/10000 N-m. 96% efficiency.
MakeABB
Traction motors insulationClass 200
Traction Motor's Short Time Overload Rating1150 kW, 1540 V, 540 A, 1107 rpm
Traction Motor's 1 hour rating1150 kW, 2044 V, 396 A, 1485 rpm
Traction Motor's Continuous Rating1150 kW, 2180 V, 370 A, 1585 rpm
Number of Traction Motors4
Gear Ratio67:35:17 (160 km/h or 99 mph)
59:35:19 (200 km/h or 120 mph)
Transformer
TypeABB LOT-7500/LOT-7775: {7475 kVA/7775 kVA, 25kV, 299A-primary/311A}-primary, {4x1269 V, 4x1450 kVA, 4x1142 A}-secondary, {1000 V, 334 kVA, 334 A}-Auxiliary, {960 V, 2x622.5 kVA, 2x648 A}- Hotel Load and {1154 V, 400 kVA, 347 A}-Filter
Transformer InsulationClass A
MakeABB, HI VOLT, BHEL
Weight10000 +/-3% kg
Power Converter
Number of converters2
SemiconductorsGTO thyristors / IGBT
GTOType : UW-2423-2810
SG 3000G X H24 GTO thyristors (D 921S45 T diodes), 14 thyristors per unit (two units). Line converter rated at 2 x 1269 V @ 50 Hz, with DC link voltage of 2800 V. Drive converter rated at 2180 V phase to phase, 953 A output current *per phase, motor frequency from 0 to 160.3 Hz.
IGBTIGBT type 5SNA 1200G450300
2105 kW, individual axle control configuration, MITRAC software, water cooled. Newer locomotives have IGBT based propulsion system.
Hotel Load Converter**
MakeSiemens / Medha / ABB
Rating2x500 kVA
Voltage750 V +/- 5%, 3 phase
Bogie
TypeBo-Bo Henschel Flexifloat bogies with quill drive. Bogie center distance 10,200 mm (33.5 ft); bogie wheelbase 2,800 mm (9.2 ft)
  • Unsprung mass per axle: 2.691 t
  • This Locomotive has a Fully Suspended Drive.
Drive ArrangementGear coupling and 3-stage gears
Design2-axle fabricated
Primary suspensioncoil
Secondary suspensioncoil
Pantograph
TypeTwo Stone India (Calcutta) AM-92, Two WBL-85, Two Schunk for the imported locomotives.
Pantograph Weight231 kg
Other information
2 FLAKT ABB Traction Motor Blowers3.6 cubic meter per sec
Landert Traction Motor Blower Motor3 phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2930 rpm, 25 kW
200L55-RFXH2A-01 Traction Motor Blower Motor InsulationClass F
2 Oil Cooler Blowers8.8 cubic meter per sec
Landert Oil Cooler Blower Motor3 phase, 415 V, 50 Hz,2930 rpm, 25 kW
200L55-RH2A Oil Cooler Blower Motor InsulationClass F
2 Howden Safanco Scavenge Blowers for Traction Motors and Oil Cooler Blower0.664 cubic meter per sec
Landert Scavenge Blower Motor for Traction Motors and Oil Cooler3 phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2850 rpm, 3 kW
100L28-R2C Scavenge Motor Blower Motor InsulationClass H
2 Transformer Oil Pumps by Plumeliaz1000 liters per minute
Landert Transformer Oil Pump Motor3-phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2850 rpm, 4.7 kW
112M-2B type Transformer Oil Pump Motor InsulationClass F
2 Converter Oil Pumps by Plumeliaz960 liters per minute
Converter Oil Pump Motor by Landert3-phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2860 rpm, 11 kW
112M-2F type Converter Oil Pump Motor InsulationClass F
2 Main Compressors by D&M1 kg/cm2
Main Compressor Motor by Landert3-phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 730 rpm, 15 kW
200155-RPAH8B Main Compressor Motor InsulationClass H
2 Machine Room Blower by Flakt and ABB1 cubic meter per sec.
Machine Room Blower Motor by Landert1-phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2830 rpm, 2.6 kW
132M-RFXHE2C type Machine Room Blower Motor InsulationClass F
Scavenge Blower for Machine Room Blower by Howden Safanco0.1 cubic meter per sec.
Scavenge Blower Motor for Machine Room Blower by Landert1-phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2910 rpm, 0.75 kW
9DL24-RE2C type Scavenge Blower Motor for Machine Room Blower InsulationClass F
Auxiliary Compressor by D&M and Bristol141.6 ft per min., 7.03 kg per sq. cm.
Auxiliary Compressor Motor by D&M110 VDC, 1450 rpm, 75 kW
Battery by Saft Nife110 V, 199 AH, NiCd (SAF-39 SBL199)

Performance

WAP-5 (5440 HP) has the following capacity for ICF coaches in tonnes:

Grades\KPHStart2030405060708090100110120130140150160
Level1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+14701230
1 in 5001500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+147012501065910
1 in 2001500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+13501160995860745645
1 in 1501500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+13101125970840730635550
1 in 1001500+1500+1500+1500+1500+1500+146013251125970840730635555480420
1 in 501010980965955940865780710610525455400345305265230

Average weight of an ICF coach is 55 tonnes.

See also

  • History of rail transport in India

  • Indian Railways

  • Locomotives of India

  • Rail transport in India

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