Preventive maintenance of VOLVO 9400 AdBlue System

Here are some measures to be taken as a preventive maintenance of VOLVO 9400 AdBlue System :

ADBLUE SYSTEM IN VOLVO 9400

1. Check that the pipes and hoses in the AdBlue system are intact. There must be no damage or leaks. Also check that the pipes or hoses ate not chafing against anything.

2. Check that wiring is not damaged and that it is not chafing against anything. Make sure that the contacts are in place and intact.

3. Check that the clamps and bolted joints on all pipes and hoses are intact.

4. Check that the hose insulation under the AdBlue pump is intact and in place.

5. Check that the dosing unit is intact, undamaged and in place.

6. Check that the AdBlue tank has no cracks or leaks

7.

ADBLUE SYSTEM IN VOLVO 9400

Check that the tank attachment straps are tight and free of cracks.


Warning :

AdBlue solution causes corrosion damage. Do not remove AdBlue hoses or wiring during normal servicing or when a component is to be moved. Tools that come into contact with AdBlue solution must be cleaned. Gloves must be changed.
In case of any contact with eyes or skin, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Take off any clothing coming into contact with AdBlue. If you inhale any fumes, make sure you breathe in frsh air.
If there is any suspicion that the AdBlue system has been contaminated, the rest of the AdBlue system must be checked.

Caution : 

Fluids other than VOLVO approved pure AdBlue solution (DIN 70070) cause the exhaust treatment system to break down.

AdBlue and SCR technology

SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology uses an additive called Adblue that is injected into the exhaust gases before they pass through an SCR catalytic converter. In the catalytic converter, the nitrogen oxide is turned into harmless nitrogen gas and water vapour - substances that are already found naturally in our environment. 

The active substance in Adblue - Urea is made from natural gas. Urea is a white crystal powder that is also found naturally in the environment. It is stable and non toxic substance that has no restrictions concerning either storage or transport. 

VOLVO is working with leading oil and chemical companies to create intelligent solutions for a distribution infrastructure for handling AdBlue. There are many suppliers and they offer complete tank systems and equipment that are already available for delivery. 

The VOLVO SCR System consists in principle of an AdBlue tank, positioned alongside the standard diesel tank, an AdBlue pump, an injector and an SCR catalytic converter. 

1.  The AdBlue tank is positioned alongside the regular diesel tank.
2. AdBlue is injected in finally atomised form into the exhaust gases. Exact metering ensures the optimum mixture for every operating condition. 
3. In the SCR catalyst, the toxic oxides of nitrogen are converted into nitrogen gas and water. The catalytic converter is fully integrated into the silencer. 

Pic Courtesy : www.adblue-contamination.co.uk

Easily fitted on the Truck : 

In comparision with diesel fuel, AdBlue does not take up a lot of space. With a 4% blend, 1000 litres of diesel fuel will require just 40 litres of AdBlue. The consumption of AdBlue always remains in fixed proportion to the consumption of diesel fuel. Tanks for AdBlue are available in various volumes from 30 to 120 litres. The tanks are made of aluminium or plastic. 

AdBlue and the catalytic process : 

AdBlue consists of an ammonia reagent - Urea and Water. The heat in the exhaust system converts the urea into ammonia (NH3) and carbon dioxide (CO2). It is the ammonia that is the active substance and the main ingredient in the ongoing process in the SCR catalytic converter. In the chemical - catalytic process that follows, the nitrogen oxides (NOx) are converted into nitrogen gas (N2) and water vapour (H2O). Nitrogen gas is a natural ingredient in the air we breathe. Any possible residues of ammonia are removed in the integrated clean - up catalytic converter. 

Acknowledgements : VOLVO Trucks, VOLVO Trucks UK and Ireland 

TATA Prima LX 4023.S

The TATA Prima LX 4023.S boasts a proven Cummins ISBe engine that delivers plenty of power along with greater efficiency - the perfect combination. The larger clutch in line with a heavier driveline, for increased clutch life & better performance. TATA G 1150 OD gearbox with 9 speed ranges and overdrive, helps to stay in the optimal rpm range and reduces fuel expenses. Heavy duty single reduction rear axle completes a truly optimal drivetrain. 

TATA PRIMA LX 4203.S TRAILER CLICK ON NH4 STRETCH NEAR BELGAUM, KARNATAKA

Engine :

• CUMMINS ISBe 6.7 BS III
• Water cooled direct injection Turbo-Charged, After Cooled Diesel Engine ; 6 Inline
• 6700 cc
• Power of 227 HP @2500 rpm
• Torque of 870 Nm @1200 - 1700 rpm 

Clutch :

• Single Disc, Dry Friction Type
• 430 mm diameter

Gearbox :

• TATA G 1150 OD 9-Speed
• Forward Synchromesh & Rear Constantmesh

Axle :

• RA 110 RR
• RAR = 5.85

Suspension :

• Front - Parabolic Leaf Spring
• Rear - Semi Elliptical Multi Leaf Spring

Tyres :

• Rims - 7.50 x 20
• Tyres - 10.00 R 20 Radial

Fuel Tank :

• Capacity - 400 litres

Electrical :

• 24 V

Cabin :

• Prima LX Cabin
• Optional AC
• Four point Cab Suspension
• Hydraulic tilting with adjustable steering column

Performance :

• Max Speed : 100 kmph
• Max Gradeability - 16 %

Weights :

• GCW in kgs - 40200
• ULW - 6831

Dimensions : 

• Wheel bases - 3460 mm
• Overall length in mm - 6133 mm 

All technical information Source : http://in.tataprima.com/

TATA TRAILERS ON A PURSUIT ON NH4 STRETCH NEAR BELGAUM, KARNATAKA 

VRL B9R Multiaxle VOLVO Semi Sleepers

Yesterday, on 27th december, i got 2 VRL VOLVO B9R multiaxles entering Belgaum City during the afternoon time.

One of them was a VRL B9R Multiaxle VOLVO KA25 D 1396 doing Hubballi (Hubli) - Ahmedabad entering Belgaum City through a service road near NH4 at 3:45 pm. 

VRL B9R MULTIAXLE VOLVO KA25 D 1396 DOING HUBBALLI (HUBLI) - AHMEDABAD

Another was a VRL B9R Multiaxle VOLVO KA25 C 9345 doing Bengaluru (Bangalore) - Jodhpur entering Belgaum City through a service road near NH4 at 4:54 pm. 

VRL B9R MULTIAXLE VOLVO KA25 C 9345 DOING BENGALURU (BANGALORE) - JODHPUR 

VRL B9R Multiaxle VOLVO Semi Sleeper

VRL VOLVO B9R Mutiaxle Semi Sleeper KA25 D 1125 doing Bangalore - Jodhpur (Rajasthan) entering Belgaum City through an entry point from a service road near NH4 :

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE KA25 D 1125 : PIC 1

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE KA25 D 1125 : PIC 2

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE KA25 D 1125 : PIC 3

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE KA25 D 1125 : PIC 4

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE KA25 D 1125 : PIC 5

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE KA25 D 1125 : PIC 6

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE KA25 D 1125 : PIC 7

An interview with Sheikh Rizwan : PAULO Travels Branch Manager, Belgaum

On the trail of my Personal Interview series of people associated with the Travel Industry, i got a chance of interviewing Mr Sheikh Rizwan, Branch Manager, Paulo Travels, Belgaum. Mr Rizwan, a good friend of mine has a vast experience in travels industry starting his experiences late back in 1994. 

Paulo Travels, owned by Mr Mario Pereira with its headquaters in Panjim (Panaji), GOA is one of the oldest operators in India, which started in 1930. Today Paulo Travels have a large fleet of buses including ac / non ac coaches, modernized with VOLVO B7R / B9R multiaxle VOLVO semi sleeper and sleeper coaches. Paulo is one of the few operators in India, who also have MAN front engine biaxle coaches. Paulo runs interstate buses from Goa to Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. 

Mr Rizwan, a very friendly person is known to me from 2013. A helpful natured person, he has helped me a lot in clicking VOLVOs of Paulo travels which go through belgaum to various destinations. 

SHEIKH RIZWAN POSING WITH PAULO VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SLEEPER DOING GOA - CHENNAI 

MR SHEIKH RIZWAN AT PAULO HEAD OFFICE, BELGAUM 

Sheikh Rizwan Mohammad Hazrat, was into the travel industry at an early age after completing his SSLC. He started his journey early in 1994 as an agent for Noble Travels Belgaum, which had his head office in Bangalore. He use to book tickets for Noble Travels and handle buses in routes from Belgaum to Bangalore / Mumbai / Hyderabad. He continued working for Noble travels upto 1999. 

In 1999, Rizwan joined Hanuman Travels, which had its office in Belgaum. He use to handle the buses from Hubli to Mumbai via Belgaum of Hanuman Travels.

In 2001, he started working for Royal Travels, handling buses from Hubli to Mumbai in Belgaum , and continued in the same travels upto 2003. 

Rizwan shifted to Lucky Travels in 2003, where he managed buses from Belgaum to Bangalore upto 2004. 

Soon after 2004, Mr Rizwan had a gap period in Travels industry from 2004 to 2007 as he started looking after his Father's wholesale fruits business in Belgaum , due to some personal problems . 

In 2008, he made a come back in Travels industry by joining Ramya Travels as an agent. He also handled bookings of YES Travels and Sai Kiran Travels. and continued there upto 2010. 

After that he worked as a supervisor for a construction company, J.M. Enterprises and handled 700 labourers under him. 

Finally, in the year 2011, Rizwan joined Paulo Travels Belgaum, as an office staff. In 2012, he was promoted to Branch Manager and till then he is continuing his work until today in 2014. 

Upon being asked about his responbilities as Branch Manager in Paulo Travels, Mr Rizwan tells that he has many work to handle on his post as the Manager. He specifically handles bus schedules and looks after customer complaints, apart from other work. He also handles Bus checking, Staff matters, Bus maintenance, and Journey breakdowns if any. 

MR SHEIKH RIZWAN POSING WITH PAULO VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SLEEPER COACH IN BELGAUM

When asked about Paulo Travels, he tells that he is happy working for Paulo and further adds that he got positive response from the company for his suggestions and other works. He says Paulo is one of the few travel operators in India which have MAN front engine coaches plying to different routes from GOA. There are around 15 MAN biaxle buses in PAULO covering routes like Panaji - Mumbai, Panaji - Bangalore, Panaji - Shirdi, Panaji - Indore and Panaji - Aurangabad. 

PAULO MAN FRONT ENGINE BIAXLE COACH GETTING READY FOR DEPARTURE 

MR RIZWAN AT PAULO TRAVELS HEAD OFFICE BELGAUM 

MR RIZWAN AT WORK 

When asked about the inclusion of the latest industry favorite  - Scania buses in Paulo Travels, Rizwan added although he doesnt have accurate information about the same, but he says he his hopeful that the company may take some good decision in favour of betterment of its fleet. 

Upon being asked about his future, Mr Rizwan adds that he would like to work in Paulo Travels further and says he is having the best time in his career with Paulo as of now. 

It was indeed very nice to talk to Mr Sheikh Rizwan and bring forward his long and experienced journey from 1994 to 2014, a two decade long story in travel industry. 

I wish Mr Rizwan all the best in his future endeavours. The interview not only depicts the long struggling life of a person in travel industry but is also an inspiration to go ahead with all the ups and downs in this profession. 

Kaleswari VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

Kaleswari VOLVO doing Panjim (Panaji), GOA - Hyderabad at Kaleswari Office, Belgaum on its way to Hyderabad.

KALESWARI VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE : PIC 1

KALESWARI VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE : PIC 2

Yatragenie Komitla VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

Yatragenie Komilta VOLVO B9R Multiaxle doing Bangalore - Shirdi at a pick up in Belgaum city at 23:40 hrs on its journey towards Shirdi (Maharashtra).

YATRAGENIE KOMITLA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE : PIC 1

YATRAGENIE KOMITLA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE : PIC 2

YATRAGENIE KOMITLA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE : PIC 3

YATRAGENIE KOMITLA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE : PIC 4

YATRAGENIE KOMITLA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE : PIC 5

VRL B9R Multiaxle VOLVO

A weekend catch of a VRL B9R Multiaxle VOLVO cruising on NH4, near Kakti, Belgaum :

VRL B9R MULTIAXLE VOLVO : PIC 1 

VRL B9R MULTIAXLE VOLVO : PIC 2

No challenge too big for Volvo IT

Challenging is an appropriate word to describe VOLVO IT's mission during the VOLVO Ocean race. The IT team is responsible for designing and managing the race's entire IT infrastructure. 

Neeta VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper

Pics of  Neeta VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper doing Goa - Mumbai Via Kolhapur

NEETA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER : PIC 1

NEETA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER : PIC 2

NEETA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER : PIC 3

NEETA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER : PIC 4

NEETA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER : PIC 5

NEETA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER : PIC 6

JOHN VOLVO B7R Mark 3 CRDI

JOHN VOLVO B7R Mark 3 CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) doing Guwahati - Tinsukia / Digboi resting at Guwahati ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminus), Guwahati, Assam.

A big thanks to Mr Abir Saha, for sending his pics from Guwahati to be posted on my Blog.

JOHN VOLVO B7R MARK 3 CRDI : PIC 1 

JOHN VOLVO B7R MARK 3 CRDI : PIC 2

Shantadurga Mercedes Benz Multiaxle Sleeper

Clicked a pic of the Shantadurga Mercedes Benz Multiaxle Sleeper Coach MH09 CV 4416 doing Belgaum - Mumbai (Borivali) at a Refuelling Station, near Tilakwadi 3rd Gate, Belgaum. 

SHANTADURGA MERCEDES BENZ SLEEPER COACH DOING BELGAUM - MUMBAI (BORIVALI)

An interview with Deepak SH : SRS Branch Manager, Belgaum

Continuing with my personal interview series, this time i thought of bringing forward the most hard working person in Belgaum Private Travels sector. He is none other than Mr Deepak SH, the Branch Manager of SRS Travels, Belgaum. 

SRS Travels, a private bus travels operator from Karnataka, is well known for its well equipped and modern fleet of buses, that do intrastate and interstate route journeys in and out of Karnataka. With its head office, in Kalasipalayam, Bangalore, SRS travels have non ac and ac buses inducted in its fleet, which includes Ashok Leyland Ashley Non AC and AC coaches both sleeper and seater and a large fleet of VOLVO multiaxles tinged with the latest addition of Scania Metrolink HD multiaxles.  

Mr Deepak, a very well mannered, and gentle person is known to me from the year 2012, when i first started my VOLVO faning in my current city of  Belgaum. He has helped me every manner in clicking SRS buses in and around Belgaum. He is not only well known to me but a very good friend of mine. 

DEEPAK SH POSING WITH SRS VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE DOING BELGAUM - BANGALORE 

DEEPAK SH AT HIS CABIN IN SRS HEAD OFFICE BELGAUM 

Deepak SH completed his education with a B.Com graduation from DK College, situated on Club Road, Belgaum. He started his work in the Travels industry in the year 1999 with Barde Travels and was manager in the company from the year 1999 - 2007. In the year 2007, Deepak joined Hindustan Unilever and continued working there until 2009. 

In January 2010, Deepak joined Shantadurga Travels, the only private travel operator from North Karnataka with Mercedes Benz Buses. He was the manager at the company's head office at Tilakwadi. After working for 6 months, he joined SRS Travels Belgaum as a Branch Manager in July 2010, and is currently continuing with the job till 2014. 

Upon being asked about his work as a Manager in SRS, he says that SRS Belgaum head office is open 24x7 as its a check point for the SRS buses running on Bangalore - Mumbai, and also for buses on Gujarat and Rajasthan routes from Bangalore, because of which his duty as a Manager has increased manifold in order to look for the pick ups and drops of passengers, which also includes bookings, managing schedules, departures and also regular check of the buses. Apart from his regular work at his office, deepak also does round up with the company vehicle to Barde Petrol Pump, near kakti belgaum, which is a regular refueling station for SRS buses now. He also pays subsequent visits to Hatargi and Bagewadi Toll plaza's for routine check up of seats and buses.

Deepak also further adds, if required he also do visits to Kolhapur and Satara, Maharashtra in case there is an emergency. 

SRS HEAD OFFICE, SUKHSAGAR COMPLEX, NEHRUNAGAR, BEHIND RAMDEV, BELGAUM AT 3:00 AM IN THE MORNING 

Here is a pic of Mr Deepak posing with AGM of SRS Travels, during the arrival of the newly inaugurated SRS B11R I-Shift Multiaxle VOLVO in Belgaum doing Bangalore - Ahmedabad . 

DEEPAK SH POSING ALONG WITH AGM 

Mr Deepak doing routine check up of the newly inducted Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle Coach in Belgaum at Night 2:00 AM 

DEEPAK SH DOING A ROUTINE CHECK UP OF SRS SCANIA METROLINK HD IN BELGAUM 

With a continuous working schedule, Mr Deepak SH do frequent visits to SRS refueling outlet, at outskirts of Belgaum on NH4

DEEPAK SH ON HIS DUTY AT NIGHT 2:30 AM IN BARDE PETROL PUMP WHERE SRS BUS REFUEL IN BELGAUM 

Upon being asked about his future with SRS Travels and the Travel Industry, Mr Deepak says that he is happy with his job in SRS, as he feels SRS has a good working culture and maintains its fleet very nicely. He adds that he has got good work experience in the company and looks forward to continue his job as a Branch Manager in Belgaum. 

It was indeed a very nice to talk with Mr deepak and the way he has worked and maintained the SRS Belgaum Head Office is worth appreciating. 

I wish him all the best, the interview is just a small step to bring forward people like Mr Deepak who works so hard day and night and plays his part for the success of SRS Travels. 

Paulo Travels Belgaum Office

Paulo Travels Belgaum office is situated at Nehrunagar, Opp Pai foods, Near Hotel Ramdev, Belgaum.

Address :

PAULO Travels
Keerti Complex, Opp Pai Foods, Near Hotel Ramdev
Nehru Nagar, Belgaum, Karnataka

Tel nos : 0831- 4209138 / 4206195 / 4205195

For Online Booking and info log on : http://www.paulotravels.com/

PAULO TRAVELS BELGAUM OFFICE - PIC 1

PAULO TRAVELS BELGAUM OFFICE - PIC 2

PAULO TRAVELS BELGAUM OFFICE - PIC 3

PAULO TRAVELS BELGAUM OFFICE - PIC 4

PAULO TRAVELS BELGAUM OFFICE - PIC 5

Dynamic VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

Dynamic VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper doing Panjim (Panaji) GOA - Mumbai resting in Mumbai :

DYNAMIC VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER