Railway AC coach has how many tons of air conditioner, know complete information about technology and capacity

In summer, when travelers travel in AC coaches of Indian Railways, they get relief from humid and scorching heat. But do you know how many tons of air conditioners are used in these AC coaches? While your homes have 1.5 or 2 tonnes of AC unit, the railway coach has many times more capacity AC. AC capacity in railway coaches depends on the type and design of the coach.

AC capacity in ICF coach

ICF (Integral Coach Factory) coaches are of old designs, which are still being used in many trains.

• First AC Coach: 6.7 Ton AC Unit

• Second AC Coach: Two units, each one capacity 5.2 tonnes

• Third AC Coach: Two units, each one capacity 7 tonnes

AC capacity in LHB coach

LHB (Linke Hoffman Bush) coaches are coaches with modern, high speed and better features.

• In every LHB coach: two AC unit, each one capacity 7 tonnes

• Total AC capacity: 14 tonnes per coach

  
  

• Position of Unite: Roof-mounted (installed on roof), which are more effective than the old under-slung system.

Technical features of railway AC unit

• The AC system is made to bear excessive temperature and humidity.

• This system runs on electricity, which is obtained from the alternator or diesel generator installed under the coach.

• Modern AC systems are capable of maintaining temperatures 23 to 25 ° C.

History and technological development

• Initially, the railway was cooled with snow blocks, such as the 1934 Frontier Mail.

• The first AC train started in 1956.

• Now the maintenance of AC has become much easier due to roof-mounted AC unit and inverter technology.

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