COMPRESSOR
In IRAB1 (straight air brake) fitted loco have only compressor. It is provided in the compressor room. The main function of compressor is to provide compress air for various purposes.
It has one crankshaft and two bearings. One end of crank shaft is connected to engine main crankshaft with fast coupling and other end to extension shaft no.2 with flexible coupling. It has 03 cylinders, 02 low pressure cylinders in ‘V’ shape and 01 high pressure cylinder in vertical position. Breather valve is provided in the sump to avoid pressurization of sump. 20 liter lube oil filled in compressor sump for lubrication. For circulation of lube oil one chain and sprocket driven pump is provided in sump. Filling cap is provided for lube oil filling and spy glass/dipstick gauge for checking of oil level.
It has one crankshaft and two bearings. One end of crank shaft is connected to engine main crankshaft with fast coupling and other end to extension shaft no.2 with flexible coupling. It has 03 cylinders, 02 low pressure cylinders in ‘V’ shape and 01 high pressure cylinder in vertical position. Breather valve is provided in the sump to avoid pressurization of sump. 20 liter lube oil filled in compressor sump for lubrication. For circulation of lube oil one chain and sprocket driven pump is provided in sump. Filling cap is provided for lube oil filling and spy glass/dipstick gauge for checking of oil level.
