| Case Study > Passenger Ropeway |
| DONGARGARH ROPEWAY |
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Built in the year 1996, this Ropeway in the Central Part of India was constructed on a hillock to transport pilgrimage traffic from the foot hill to the Temple atop. It is a Jigback System with two nos. 8 passengers capacity Cabins. The passenger load could be augmented during peak seasonal demand by adding two more Cabins. |
| System Iperating Condition |
| Type of Plant |
: Monocable, Jig-back |
| Capacity |
: 120 PPH |
| Horizontal Length |
: 650 M |
| Elevation difference between Terminals |
: 183 M |
| Line speed |
: 3.0 M/Sec. |
| No. of Cabin |
: 2 (Two), expandable to 4 |
| Cabin Capacity |
: 8 Passengers |
| Rope size |
: 30 mm. |
| Motor Power |
: 55 KW |
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| Operation |
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In this system, a single endless rope serves the dual purpose of carrying as well as hauling the passenger Cabins. Two Cabins, one at the Lower Station and the other at Upper Station, but on opposite side, are firmly attached to the rope by means of Cabin carriage. Upon starting the Ropeway, the Cabin located at the Lower Terminal start ascending while the one at the Upper Terminal descends. When they reach the boarding areas at the respective terminals, the Drive is automatically stopped. After the passengers deboarded and fresh passengers boarded, the Drive is started again in reverse direction. |
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| BHOPAL ROPEWAY |
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The Ropeway is located in the Capital city of one of India's central State. Built on a hillock, the Ropeway serves as an amusement means for the city dwellers in and around. From thr top of the hill, a panoramic view of the city can be enjoyed. Built in the year 2001, it is being increasingly popular. |
| System Iperating Condition |
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| Type of Plant |
: Monocable, Jig-back |
| Capacity |
: 250 PPH |
| Horizontal Length |
: 360 M |
| Elevation difference between Terminals |
: 96 M |
| Line speed |
: 4.0 M/Sec. |
| No. of Cabin |
: 2 (Two) |
| Cabin Capacity |
: 9 Passengers |
| Rope size |
: 34 mm. |
| Motor Power |
: 55 KW |
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| Operation |
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In this system, a single endless rope serves the dual purpose of carrying as well as hauling the passenger Cabins. Two Cabins, one at the Lower Station and the other at Upper Station, but on opposite side, are firmly attached to the rope by means of Cabin carriage. Upon starting the Ropeway, the Cabin located at the Lower Terminal start ascending while the one at the Upper Terminal descends. When they reach the boarding areas at the respective terminals, the Drive is automatically stopped. After the passengers deboarded and fresh passengers boarded, the Drive is started again in reverse direction. |
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