What Are The Operation Methods Of Underground Mining Electric Locomotive?

The electric locomotive is a kind of traction equipment for rail vehicle transportation. The power is to drive the wheels to rotate by using the traction motor, and to make the locomotive run on the track by virtue of the friction between the wheels and the rail surface.

In this operation mode of narrow gauge locomotive, its traction force is not only limited by the power of traction motor (or internal combustion engine), but also restricted by the friction between wheel and rail surface. There is a limit to the gradient that underground mining locomotive can travel. The gradient of transportation track is generally 3 ‰, and the local gradient cannot exceed 30 ‰. According to the structure, they are divided into stringing electric locomotive and battery underground mining locomotive.

Today, let's take a look at the operation method of narrow gauge locomotive. The operation methods of mine electric locomotive include: start, stop, speed regulation, reversing, braking, etc.

When the electric locomotive needs to stop immediately in case of emergency, the brake device shall be operated for braking. The operation method of electric locomotive braking is as follows:

When the brake hand wheel is rotated anticlockwise, the brake shoe is released from the wheel tread through the pull rod and lever. When the brake hand wheel is rotated clockwise, the brake shoe is pressed against the wheel tread through the pull rod and lever to brake the wheel.