Together PROJECT SECRETARIAT (HQ) can W eDO it Petroleum Conservation Research Association New Delhi ‘Sanrakshan Bhavan’,10, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066 Phone : 26198856 Fax : 26109668 E-mail : [email protected] REGIONAL OFFICES Driver Training Programme Chief Regional Coordinator, PCRA New Delhi ‘Sanrakshan Bhavan’, 10, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066 Phone : 26198856 Fax : 26109668 E-mail : [email protected] Chief Regional Coordinator, PCRA PCRA's FUEL EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME Kolkata 2, Gariahat Road, Dhakuria, 6th Floor, Indian Oil Bhavan, Kolkata-700068 Phone : 033-65145826 Fax : 033-24145020 Chief Regional Coordinator, PCRA C-5, Kesava Building, Gr. Floor, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai-400051 Mumbai Phone : 022-26592587/26592181 Fax : 022-26590034 E-mail : [email protected] Chief Regional Coordinator, PCRA Chennai T.M.B. Mansion, 1st Floor, 739, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002 Phone : 044-28521662 (Tele Fax) E-mail : [email protected]

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Visit us at : http://www.pcra.org C Visit us at : www.pcra.org PCRA : A 3-Decade old Campaign of Energy Efficiency & Conservation DTP for Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV) Energy conservation through its efficient use is what Petroleum Conservation Research Association PCRA has been conducting a 3-days “Driver Training Programme” for Heavy Motor Vehicles (PCRA) strongly believes in. The journey of PCRA began 30 years ago in the aftermath of oil crisis of (Diesel Driven) since 1985. This is a specially designed programme to impart training to the the seventies. It has over the years, blossomed into full-fledged movement spearheading the cause drivers and the driver trainers to enable them to of conservation and environmental protection. PCRA has also emerged as 's leading energy acquire and apply improved driving skills and fuel conservation techniques. This training efficiency service provider. programme is a mix of practical training being Today, realizing the growing need of energy conservation, PCRA has stepped up its tempo and imparted on the vehicle that the driver drives is aggressively seeking to promote efficient use of fuels in each and every sector of the Indian and class room inputs by Qualified Instructors economy – Industrial, Transport, Agricultural, Domestic and Commercial. It is reaching out to its on good driving habits. The total number target group through its innovative techniques and technologies. But in a vast country as ours, of drivers trained since 1985-86 is 1.25 lac much need to be done. The task is humongous and PCRA will not rest on its laurels until every drop and the cumulative savings till 2007 that have of wastage completely stops. been realized due to this programme is about Rs. 521 crore. PCRA's Driver Training Programme (DTP) Through this specially designed Driver Training Programme (DTP) for the sector, drivers from The Transport sector accounts for almost 50% of country's total petroleum products STUs, Army, BSF, Oil companies and private transporters are imparted training to improve their consumption and our studies have indicated that a saving potential of around 20% exists in this driving skills which lead to substantial amount of fuel saving. sector. The good driving habit tips given during the DTP is the quickest and cheapest way to effect To realize this saving potential, PCRA conducts variety of programmes for STUs, Private fleet saving of fuels. Proper driving not only saves fuel but also reduces breakdowns and increases road safety. This also reduces the pollution levels due to vehicle emissions. operators, private & public sector organisations to promote efficient use of petrol, diesel, lubricants and greases through better maintenance practices, inculcating better driving habits, DTP for Heavy Earth Moving Equipment (HEME) model depot studies, exhibitions, workshops, clinics etc. all over the country. PCRA is the only Good driving habits and effective mechanical Govt. agency promoting energy efficiency awareness campaign in Transport sector in a very big maintenance of the Dumpers, Bull Dozers, Drillers, way. PCRA also evaluates the performance of STUs annually & awards prizes on KMPL Wheel Loaders, excavators and other Heavy Earth improvements at National level. Moving Equipments will result in diesel saving to the extent of 20% and other advantages like reduced The main objective of the Driver breakdown cost of the equipment. PCRA has designed Training Programme is to train the and executed the innovative Driver Training programme drivers and mechanics on good for HEM equipment operators. driving habits and maintenance DTP for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) practices in order to develop a cadre The conservation opportunities for MS & HSD of good drivers and thus to promote being used as fuel in LMV sector are now being and propagate fuel efficiency in tapped with the launching of a unique two Transport Sector. days programme by PCRA. This programme has Apart from saving fuel by following been specially conceived and designed for the good driving habits, this programme LMV sector and has been widely accepted for also aims at reducing breakdown of vehicles and increasing Road Safety Measures which its good results. 3-Days DTP for HMV & HEME Sample Driver Training Evaluation Report SAVE NAME OF THE PARTY : Madras Engineering Group of Indian Army G Selection of a suitable route of about 10 Kms. OIL TRAINING VENUE : Bangalore DAY G Driving test for each driver to identify usual driving habits and diesel consumption from 1 calibrated tank DURATION OF TRAINING : 8.10.2007 to 9.10.2007

G Class room session on good driving and maintenance practices S. FIRST TRIP SECOND TRIP % NAME OF IMPROVEMENT G Analysis of driving habits of each driver No. DRIVERS DAY 2 Kms. Ltrs. KMPL Kms Ltrs KMPL

1. Hav. Anupappa 3.1 1.1 2.82 3.1 0.8 3.88 37.8 2. Hav. B.Durai Raj 3.1 1 3.1 3.1 0.8 3.88 25.00 G Driving test for each driver as per the direction of instructor including noting down diesel consumption from calibrated tank 3. Hav. Siva Kumar 3.1 0.85 3.65 3.1 0.7 4.43 21.43 4. Hav. Ganeshan 3.1 0.95 3.26 3.1 0.7 4.43 35.71 DAY 3 G Performance evaluation of drivers 5. Hav. Longo 3.1 0.9 3.44 3.1 0.7 4.43 28.57 G Report preparation 6. Hav. M.P.Radhakrishan 3.1 1 3.1 3.1 0.7 4.43 42.86 7. Hav. G. Kaleswaran 3.1 1 3.1 3.1 0.7 4.43 42.86 2-Days DTP for LMV 8. Hav. J.C. Pille 3.1 0.95 3.26 3.1 0.7 4.43 35.71 9. Hav. K. Deva Kumar 3.1 0.85 3.65 3.1 0.7 4.43 21.43 10. Hav. A. Manikandan 3.1 0.9 3.44 3.1 0.7 4.43 28.57 G Registration of the drivers 11. Hav. J.A.Doss 3.1 0.9 3.44 3.1 0.7 4.43 28.57

G Taking details like number of years of driving, type of vehicles being driven, approximate 12. Hav. Omkar Rao 3.1 0.95 3.26 3.1 0.7 4.43 35.71 KMPL being achieved by them etc. and interaction with the drivers. 13. Hav. K.Kutti 3.1 0.85 3.65 3.1 0.7 4.43 21.43 Discussion on the following topics : 14. L/Hav. N. Kannan 3.1 0.85 3.65 3.1 0.7 4.43 21.43

G Petroleum products and their importance, the need for fuel saving and economic benefits of 15. L/Hav. B.Raghavan 3.1 0.85 3.65 3.1 0.7 4.43 21.43 Average KMPL 3.41 DAY1 fuel conservation. 16. L/Hav. M. Sharavanan 3.1 0.85 3.65 3.1 0.7 4.43 21.43 before training

G Factors affecting KMPL of vehicles. 17. NK P.R.K. Reddy 3.1 1 3.1 3.1 0.7 4.43 42.86 Average KMPL after training 4.37 G Affect of bad driving and benefits of Good driving habits 18. L/NK J.S. Prem 3.1 0.85 3.65 3.1 0.7 4.43 21.43 19. Hav. C.R.C. Reddy 3.1 0.85 3.65 3.1 0.7 4.43 21.43 Average G Screening of PCRA's films on driving habits. 28.15 20. Hav. Rajappa 3.1 0.85 3.65 3.1 0.7 4.43 21.43 improvement % Benefits from DTP

G Explaining the good driving/maintenance practices and their advantages. l Improves driving skill G Factors affecting petrol or diesel consumption l KMPL improvement G General checks for keeping the vehicle healthy l Brings attitudinal change towards fuel conservation DAY 2 G Discussion and explanation on the benefits of the Tips on better driving. l Improves fuel economy G Oral test on automobile IQ. l Helps maintaining the vehicle and reduce break down

G Practical training also carried out depending on the requirement. l Reduce emission l Motivation to Drivers to take pride in their work. The above programmes are conducted on chargeable basis. For details, please contact l The importance and relevance of oil conservation in today's scenario can be understood and Additional Director (Field Activities), New Delhi or The Offices of Chief Regional Coordinator. their role in achieving this conservation for the country can be appreciated. REACTIONS ABOUT PCRA'S DTP

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“… After undergoing training from PCRA, the average of my vehicle improved from 4.35 to 5.50 kmph.” PETROLEUM CONSERVATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Shrikant Parikh, Driver, Ajay Meru Depot, Rajasthan (UNDER THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS)

“… Driver Training Programme was very useful and had a great deal of impact on our drivers. We also Registered Office : 10, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110 066 wish to bring to your kind notice that on an average, 15% improvement in KMPL has been achieved Phone : 2619 8856 E-mail : [email protected] Website : http://www.pcra.org during trials.” Works manager, Haryana Roadways, Gurgaon DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAMME “… the STUs were operating their buses in the late 1980s at an average KMPL of 3.5. In collaboration with PCRA, STUs have been able to achieve a fuel consumption rate of 4.5 KMPL of diesel, a 25% ENROLMENT FORM improvement. ” Dr. M. Koteeswaran, Executive Director, ASRTU

“… Your organization has been conducting Driver Training Programme for us since 3 years. ….We wish to bring to your notice that on an average 10-25% improvement in KMPL has been achieved during trials.” General Manager, Haryana Roadways, Rohtak

“…The programme is very much appreciated by one and all and is helpful to the drivers. You are therefore requested to continue this training programme with at least one programme in a month.” Superintending Engineer (M), Corporation of Chennai, Chennai

“…Kindly accept our sincere appreciation for PCRA's dedicated and constant efforts in fuel conservation by way of Driver Training Programmes. We have observed a marked improvement in KMPL performance of the drivers trained by PCRA. Feedback received from the first batch of participants made us to decide firmly to have PCRA's training programmes for our drivers on CONTINUOUS BASIS EVERY MONTH.” Chief Engineer, Transport & Mechanical Services, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd.,Tamil Nadu

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(A) 3-Days Programme done for HMV (B) 3-Days Programme done for HEMV

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4 Locations of Southern Command of Indian Army 4 L&T Cement 4 Rajasthan State Road Transport Corpn. Rajasthan 4 M/s Kesoram Cements Etc. 4 State Road Transport Corpn. 4 Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. 4 Durgamba Motors, Kundapura 4 Sri Vishnu Cements, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh 4 Eichers Motors Ltd. 4 Singhareni Coalieries, Andhra Pradesh 4 J.C.Bus lines, Periakulam 4 Ambuja Cements, Chandrapur, Maharashtra 4 NASA, Hyderabad (C) 2-days programme done for LMV 4 Army Ordinance Corps Centre, Hyderabad 4 DTP for civilian drivers of petrol driven vehicles 4 Transport Battalion, ITBP, Chandigarh for Indian Navy at Mumbai, Vishakapatnam, Kochi 4 629, Army Tpt. Co., Delhi 4 Drivers of Vayu Bhavan, Air-Headquarters, 4 M.C. Delhi New Delhi Para Fd Wksp Coy, Agra Cantt. 4 BEST, Mumbai

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