Karur-Tiruchirapalli DMU ready to depart from Karur Junction. DMUs are gradually replacing traditional diesel locomotives along this line. Karur Junction, Jan 4, 2004. 7:18 Am. By Prasanna Padmanabhan.
I think its a Diesel Multiple Unit. I read somewhere that a Diesel Hyradulic Multiple Unit has only 3 coaches. This one has more than just 3.
This is what I think the difference is (someone can feel free to correct me, I am neither...
I think its a Diesel Multiple Unit. I read somewhere that a Diesel Hyradulic Multiple Unit has only 3 coaches. This one has more than just 3.
This is what I think the difference is (someone can feel free to correct me, I am neither mechanical engineer nor an electrical engineer)
A DHMU is like a large car that uses automatic transmission. Power is hydraulically transmitted to the wheels. DMUs on the other hand run a diesel generator that produces electricty which then runs traction motors.
I guess its less cumbersome to handle electricity (which can be easily controlled by thyristors etc for speed control), than it is to manage raw mechanical power, so DEMUs are more popular.
Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 22 23:29:50 -0500
Is it a DMU or a DHMU? What's the difference between the 2?
Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 22 00:50:52 -0500
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I must clarify, both DHMUs and DEMUs are a type of DMU. The one in my picture is a DEMU.
Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 22 23:30:57 -0500
I think its a Diesel Multiple Unit. I read somewhere that a Diesel Hyradulic Multiple Unit has only 3 coaches. This one has more than just 3.
This is what I think the difference is (someone can feel free to correct me, I am neither...
I think its a Diesel Multiple Unit. I read somewhere that a Diesel Hyradulic Multiple Unit has only 3 coaches. This one has more than just 3.
This is what I think the difference is (someone can feel free to correct me, I am neither mechanical engineer nor an electrical engineer)
A DHMU is like a large car that uses automatic transmission. Power is hydraulically transmitted to the wheels. DMUs on the other hand run a diesel generator that produces electricty which then runs traction motors.
I guess its less cumbersome to handle electricity (which can be easily controlled by thyristors etc for speed control), than it is to manage raw mechanical power, so DEMUs are more popular.
Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 22 23:29:50 -0500
Is it a DMU or a DHMU? What's the difference between the 2?
Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2004 Nov 22 00:50:52 -0500