Power GenerationCar Dumpers

Car Dumpers

SKU: CHCDU00CEN

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Coal handlers operate and maintain the equipment used to transport and unload coal cars. This equipment may include rotary car dumpers, positioners, and retarders. To help coal handlers develop the skills needed to work safely with this equipment, this course describes how rotary car dumpers, positioners, and retarders work. It also explains how this equipment is generally operated during receiving operations, and how it is maintained.

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Learning Objectives

Introduction to Coal Car Unloading Systems

Name the three basics steps involved in receiving operations.

Describe the general function of the following equipment: positioners, rotary car dumpers, scales, dust control equipment, and retarders.

List some of the jobs that coal handlers generally perform during receiving operations. Rotary Car Dumpers

Identify the basic parts of a rotary car dumper.

Describe the function of the following dumper components: platform, cradle, clamping system, spill truss, drive system, limit switches, and mechanical stops. Controls, Inspections, and Preventive Maintenance

Name the basic controls used to operate a rotary car dumper and explain the function of each control.

Describe how to inspect a rotary car dumper.

Describe some of the preventive maintenance jobs a coal handler should perform on a rotary car dumper. Receiving Operations

Describe some of the safety procedures that coal handlers should follow during receiving operations.

Describe general receiving operations at a plant that requires cars to be separated before they are unloaded.

Describe general receiving operations at a plant where cars remain coupled during unloading. Positioning Systems and Retarders

Describe the major components of a positioning system and explain how a positioner works.

Describe the major components of a retarder and explain how a retarder works. Receiving Operations Using Positioners and Retarders

Describe some of the inspections generally performed on positioners and retarders.

Describe general receiving operations at a plant that uses a positioner and retarder.

Specs

Course Level	Intermediate
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, Video, MobileReady

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Vector Solutions

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