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Change #33

Accepted by sd on 2026-09-16 03:17. It is live on the pages below; each page's History tab shows the resulting revision.

Change #33 · Deepen the tunnel boring machine bill of materials: hydraulics, cutterhead tools and wear parts, tail seal, gantry services, electrical, plus the soil conditioning, grout, compressed air and water systems accepted

by sd · 2026-09-16 03:17 · 93 nodes

New: Hex Bolt tbm-hex-bolt

  • Created Hex Bolt (part): "High-strength hex bolt, M12 to M36, used throughout the shield, gantry and equipment mounts."

New: Heavy Structural Bolt tbm-heavy-bolt

  • Created Heavy Structural Bolt (part): "M42 to M72 bolt in the cutterhead, main bearing and articulation joints."

New: Hex Nut tbm-hex-nut

  • Created Hex Nut (part): "Heavy hex or nyloc nut mating the bolts."

New: Washer tbm-washer

  • Created Washer (part): "Hardened flat or spring washer."

New: Cable Tie & Clamp tbm-cable-tie

  • Created Cable Tie & Clamp (part): "Tie, saddle clamp or cleat securing cables, hoses and pipes to the structure."

New: Insulated Wire (cut length) tbm-wire

  • Created Insulated Wire (cut length) (part): "One cut-to-length control or signal conductor, terminated at both ends."

New: Crimp Terminal tbm-crimp-terminal

  • Created Crimp Terminal (part): "Ferrule or ring terminal crimped to a wire end."

New: Power Cable Run tbm-power-cable

  • Created Power Cable Run (part): "One run of HV or LV power cable between switchgear, drives and motors."

New: Cable Tray Section tbm-cable-tray

  • Created Cable Tray Section (part): "Galvanised tray or ladder section carrying cables along shield and gantry."

New: Junction Box tbm-junction-box

  • Created Junction Box (part): "IP66 enclosure with terminals and glands for a group of circuits."

New: PLC I/O Module tbm-plc-io

  • Created PLC I/O Module (part): "Remote input/output module on the machine fieldbus."

New: Process Sensor tbm-sensor

  • Created Process Sensor (part): "Pressure, displacement, temperature, flow, inclination or gas sensor feeding the PLC."

New: Tunnel Light Fitting tbm-light

  • Created Tunnel Light Fitting (part): "LED luminaire in the shield or on the gantry."

New: CCTV Camera tbm-camera

  • Created CCTV Camera (part): "Camera monitoring the erector, conveyor or gantry."

New: Gas Detector tbm-gas-detector

  • Created Gas Detector (part): "Methane, oxygen, CO or H2S detector head."

New: Emergency Stop Station tbm-emergency-stop

  • Created Emergency Stop Station (part): "Mushroom-head stop button with lamp on a stanchion or panel."

New: Fuse & Breaker tbm-fuse

  • Created Fuse & Breaker (part): "Fuse or miniature circuit breaker protecting one circuit."

New: Hydraulic Hose Assembly tbm-hydraulic-hose

  • Created Hydraulic Hose Assembly (part): "Spiral-wire hose with crimped fittings, one run in the hydraulic system."

New: Hydraulic Fitting tbm-hose-fitting

  • Created Hydraulic Fitting (part): "SAE flange, ORFS or DIN fitting, adapter or elbow."

New: Hydraulic Steel Pipe tbm-hydraulic-pipe

  • Created Hydraulic Steel Pipe (part): "Welded or flanged steel pipe run between power pack and consumers."

New: Hydraulic Valve tbm-hydraulic-valve

  • Created Hydraulic Valve (part): "Directional, proportional, check, relief or counterbalance valve outside the main valve bank."

New: Valve Manifold Block tbm-manifold

  • Created Valve Manifold Block (part): "Machined block carrying a group of cartridge valves."

New: Hydraulic Accumulator tbm-accumulator

  • Created Hydraulic Accumulator (part): "Piston or bladder accumulator for thrust and articulation circuits."

New: Hydraulic Filter tbm-hydraulic-filter

  • Created Hydraulic Filter (part): "Pressure, return or offline filter housing and element."

New: Cylinder Seal Kit tbm-cylinder-seal-kit

  • Created Cylinder Seal Kit (part): "Rod seal, buffer seal, wiper, piston seal and wear rings for one cylinder."

New: Cylinder Stroke Sensor tbm-stroke-sensor

  • Created Cylinder Stroke Sensor (part): "Magnetostrictive sensor inside a thrust or articulation cylinder."

New: Scraper Tool tbm-scraper

  • Created Scraper Tool (part): "Carbide-tipped scraper bolted to the cutting wheel face."

New: Bucket Lip tbm-bucket-lip

  • Created Bucket Lip (part): "Hardened lip on a muck bucket opening of the cutting wheel."

New: Wear Plate tbm-wear-plate

  • Created Wear Plate (part): "Replaceable hardfaced plate protecting the cutting wheel structure and rim."

New: Cutter Housing Bolt tbm-cutter-housing-bolt

  • Created Cutter Housing Bolt (part): "Bolt clamping a disc cutter housing and wedge lock."

New: Ring Gear & Bearing Bolt tbm-ring-gear-bolt

  • Created Ring Gear & Bearing Bolt (part): "Large bolt fastening the ring gear and main bearing to the cutterhead and shield."

New: Foam Injection Nozzle tbm-foam-nozzle

  • Created Foam Injection Nozzle (part): "Nozzle in the cutting wheel face injecting conditioning foam into the excavated soil."

New: Rotary Union tbm-rotary-joint

  • Created Rotary Union (part): "Multi-passage rotary joint feeding foam, water and grease into the rotating cutterhead."

New: Copy Cutter tbm-copy-cutter

  • Created Copy Cutter (part): "Hydraulically extended cutter that enlarges the bore in curves."

New: Grease Line & Fitting tbm-cutter-lubrication

  • Created Grease Line & Fitting (part): "Grease line and fitting of the main bearing and seal lubrication system."

New: Tail Seal Brush tbm-brush

  • Created Tail Seal Brush (part): "One wire brush element of the multi-row tail seal."

New: Tail Seal Grease Port tbm-grease-injection

  • Created Tail Seal Grease Port (part): "Grease injection port and line into the tail seal chambers."

New: Grout Injection Line tbm-grout-line

  • Created Grout Injection Line (part): "Steel pipe through the tail skin with valve and cleaning port for backfill grout."

New: Shield Port & Cover tbm-shield-port

  • Created Shield Port & Cover (part): "Access, probe or injection port through the shield skin with bolted cover."

New: Bulkhead Penetration tbm-bulkhead-fitting

  • Created Bulkhead Penetration (part): "Sealed penetration for a cable, pipe or hose through the pressure bulkhead."

New: Chamber Agitator tbm-agitator

  • Created Chamber Agitator (part): "Mixing arm in the excavation chamber keeping conditioned soil flowing."

New: Earth Pressure Sensor tbm-earth-pressure-sensor

  • Created Earth Pressure Sensor (part): "Pressure cell in the bulkhead measuring support pressure in the excavation chamber."

New: Walkway & Platform Plate tbm-walkway

  • Created Walkway & Platform Plate (part): "Grating or plate walkway section inside the shield or on the gantry."

New: Handrail Section tbm-handrail

  • Created Handrail Section (part): "Tubular handrail section with posts."

New: Screw Discharge Gate tbm-screw-gate

  • Created Screw Discharge Gate (part): "Hydraulic guillotine gate at the screw conveyor outlet."

New: Belt Idler Roller tbm-belt-idler

  • Created Belt Idler Roller (part): "Carrying or return roller of the spoil belt conveyor."

New: Conveyor Frame Section tbm-belt-frame

  • Created Conveyor Frame Section (part): "Stringer and cross-frame section supporting the belt conveyor."

New: Belt Cleaner & Skirt tbm-belt-scraper

  • Created Belt Cleaner & Skirt (part): "Scraper blade or skirt rubber along the belt."

New: Belt Scale & Speed Sensor tbm-belt-scale

  • Created Belt Scale & Speed Sensor (part): "Weighing frame and speed sensor measuring extracted spoil."

New: Segment Feeder tbm-segment-feeder

  • Created Segment Feeder (part): "Hydraulic conveyor and crane carrying precast segments from the gantry to the erector."

New: Segment Crane tbm-segment-crane

  • Created Segment Crane (part): "Overhead crane on the gantry lifting segments off the supply train."

New: Segment Bolting Tool tbm-erector-bolt-drill

  • Created Segment Bolting Tool (part): "Torque tool for the segment connection bolts."

New: Gantry Rail Section tbm-gantry-rail

  • Created Gantry Rail Section (part): "Rail section on which the trailing gantry rolls over the lining invert."

New: Service Pipe Section tbm-service-pipe

  • Created Service Pipe Section (part): "Flanged pipe section of the water, air, grout or bentonite line along the gantry."

New: Pipe Flange & Gasket tbm-pipe-flange

  • Created Pipe Flange & Gasket (part): "Flange pair with gasket and bolts joining two pipe sections."

New: Ventilation Duct Section tbm-ventilation-duct

  • Created Ventilation Duct Section (part): "Flexible or rigid duct section with cassette carrying fresh air to the face."

New: Ventilation Fan tbm-vent-fan

  • Created Ventilation Fan (part): "Axial booster fan on the gantry."

New: Dust Scrubber tbm-dust-scrubber

  • Created Dust Scrubber (part): "Wet scrubber cleaning the air returning from the face."

New: Stair & Ladder tbm-gantry-stair

  • Created Stair & Ladder (part): "Access stair or ladder between gantry decks."

New: HV Cable Reel tbm-cable-reel

  • Created HV Cable Reel (part): "Motorised reel paying out the trailing high-voltage cable."

New: Hose Reel tbm-water-hose-reel

  • Created Hose Reel (part): "Reel for the trailing water or air supply hose."

New: Refuge Chamber tbm-refuge-chamber

  • Created Refuge Chamber (part): "Sealed rescue chamber with breathing air for the crew."

New: Workshop & Store Container tbm-workshop-container

  • Created Workshop & Store Container (part): "Container on the gantry holding tools, spares and consumables."

New: Crew Room & Toilet tbm-mess-room

  • Created Crew Room & Toilet (part): "Crew break room and toilet module on the gantry."

New: Fire Suppression Unit tbm-fire-suppression

  • Created Fire Suppression Unit (part): "Detection and extinguishing system for the transformer, drives and hydraulics."

New: Foam Generator tbm-foam-generator

  • Created Foam Generator (part): "Mixing unit combining surfactant, water and compressed air into conditioning foam."

New: Dosing Pump tbm-dosing-pump

  • Created Dosing Pump (part): "Metering pump for surfactant, polymer or bentonite."

New: Conditioning Agent Tank tbm-conditioning-tank

  • Created Conditioning Agent Tank (part): "Tank for surfactant concentrate, polymer or bentonite slurry."

New: Flow Meter tbm-flow-meter

  • Created Flow Meter (part): "Electromagnetic flow meter on a foam, water or grout line."

New: Soil Conditioning System tbm-soil-conditioning

  • Created Soil Conditioning System (assembly): "Foam, polymer and bentonite plant that conditions the excavated soil so the EPB chamber holds pressure and the screw conveyor extracts it."
  • Added tbm-foam-generator × 8
  • Added tbm-dosing-pump × 10
  • Added tbm-conditioning-tank × 4
  • Added tbm-flow-meter × 22
  • Added tbm-hydraulic-valve × 40
  • Added tbm-service-pipe × 60
  • Added tbm-pipe-flange × 70
  • Added tbm-hose-fitting × 120
  • Added tbm-hex-bolt × 200
  • Added tbm-hex-nut × 200

New: Grout Pump tbm-grout-pump

  • Created Grout Pump (part): "Piston pump injecting two-component backfill grout behind the segments."

New: Grout & Accelerator Tank tbm-grout-tank

  • Created Grout & Accelerator Tank (part): "Agitated tank holding grout component A or accelerator B."

New: Grout Mixing Head tbm-grout-mixer

  • Created Grout Mixing Head (part): "Static mixer where components A and B meet just before injection."

New: Backfill Grout System tbm-grout-system

  • Created Backfill Grout System (assembly): "Tanks, pumps, lines and injection ports that fill the annular gap behind the lining as the machine advances."
  • Added tbm-grout-pump × 4
  • Added tbm-grout-tank × 4
  • Added tbm-grout-mixer × 6
  • Added tbm-flow-meter × 8
  • Added tbm-service-pipe × 80
  • Added tbm-pipe-flange × 90
  • Added tbm-hydraulic-valve × 24
  • Added tbm-hex-bolt × 160
  • Added tbm-hex-nut × 160

New: Man Lock tbm-man-lock

  • Created Man Lock (part): "Two-chamber air lock through the bulkhead for compressed-air interventions at the face."

New: Air Compressor tbm-air-compressor

  • Created Air Compressor (part): "Screw compressor supplying the chamber pressure and pneumatic tools."

New: Air Receiver tbm-air-receiver

  • Created Air Receiver (part): "Pressure vessel buffering compressed air."

New: Air Pressure Regulation Valve tbm-air-regulation-valve

  • Created Air Pressure Regulation Valve (part): "Control valve holding the excavation chamber air pressure."

New: Compressed Air & Man Lock tbm-compressed-air

  • Created Compressed Air & Man Lock (assembly): "Compressors, receivers, regulation and the man lock for pressurised access to the cutterhead."
  • Added tbm-man-lock × 1
  • Added tbm-air-compressor × 2
  • Added tbm-air-receiver × 2
  • Added tbm-air-regulation-valve × 6
  • Added tbm-service-pipe × 40
  • Added tbm-pipe-flange × 44
  • Added tbm-hex-bolt × 120
  • Added tbm-hex-nut × 120

New: Dewatering Pump tbm-dewatering-pump

  • Created Dewatering Pump (part): "Submersible pump in the invert sump."

New: Industrial Water Tank tbm-water-tank

  • Created Industrial Water Tank (part): "Tank buffering cooling and process water."

New: Cooling Heat Exchanger tbm-heat-exchanger

  • Created Cooling Heat Exchanger (part): "Plate heat exchanger cooling the drives, transformer and hydraulic oil."

New: Water & Cooling System tbm-water-system

  • Created Water & Cooling System (assembly): "Industrial water supply, cooling circuits for drives and hydraulics, and dewatering."
  • Added tbm-dewatering-pump × 4
  • Added tbm-water-tank × 2
  • Added tbm-heat-exchanger × 6
  • Added tbm-flow-meter × 10
  • Added tbm-service-pipe × 120
  • Added tbm-pipe-flange × 130
  • Added tbm-hydraulic-valve × 40
  • Added tbm-hex-bolt × 200
  • Added tbm-hex-nut × 200

New: Probe Drilling Rig tbm-probe-drill

  • Created Probe Drilling Rig (part): "Drill rig on the shield for ground probing and grouting ahead of the face."

Hydraulic Power Pack tbm-hydraulic-power

  • Added tbm-hydraulic-hose × 620
  • Added tbm-hose-fitting × 1400
  • Added tbm-hydraulic-pipe × 180
  • Added tbm-hydraulic-valve × 140
  • Added tbm-manifold × 18
  • Added tbm-accumulator × 6
  • Added tbm-hydraulic-filter × 12
  • Added Pressure Sensor × 48
  • Added O-Ring Set × 220
  • Added tbm-hex-bolt × 900
  • Added tbm-hex-nut × 600
  • Added tbm-washer × 600
  • Added tbm-cable-tie × 400

Cutterhead tbm-cutterhead

  • Added tbm-scraper × 160
  • Added tbm-bucket-lip × 40
  • Added tbm-wear-plate × 220
  • Added tbm-cutter-housing-bolt × 608: "16 per disc cutter"
  • Added tbm-ring-gear-bolt × 320
  • Added tbm-foam-nozzle × 12
  • Added tbm-rotary-joint × 1
  • Added tbm-copy-cutter × 2
  • Added tbm-cutter-lubrication × 60
  • Added tbm-heavy-bolt × 240: "drive and gearbox mounts"
  • Added tbm-hex-nut × 600
  • Added tbm-washer × 600

Shield tbm-shield

  • Added tbm-brush × 640: "three rows"
  • Added tbm-grease-injection × 24
  • Added tbm-grout-line × 12
  • Added tbm-shield-port × 20
  • Added tbm-bulkhead-fitting × 90
  • Added tbm-agitator × 4
  • Added tbm-earth-pressure-sensor × 8
  • Added tbm-walkway × 40
  • Added tbm-handrail × 30
  • Added tbm-cylinder-seal-kit × 8: "articulation cylinders"
  • Added tbm-stroke-sensor × 8
  • Added tbm-heavy-bolt × 180: "articulation joint"
  • Added tbm-hex-bolt × 700
  • Added tbm-hex-nut × 500
  • Added tbm-washer × 500

Thrust & Gripper System tbm-thrust-system

  • Added tbm-cylinder-seal-kit × 21
  • Added tbm-stroke-sensor × 19
  • Added tbm-hydraulic-hose × 60
  • Added tbm-hose-fitting × 120
  • Added tbm-heavy-bolt × 152
  • Added tbm-hex-nut × 152

Muck Removal System tbm-muck-removal

  • Added tbm-screw-gate × 2
  • Added tbm-belt-idler × 180
  • Added tbm-belt-frame × 45
  • Added tbm-belt-scraper × 12
  • Added tbm-belt-scale × 1
  • Added tbm-hex-bolt × 900
  • Added tbm-hex-nut × 900

Segment Erector tbm-segment-erector

  • Added tbm-segment-feeder × 1
  • Added tbm-segment-crane × 1
  • Added tbm-erector-bolt-drill × 2
  • Added tbm-cylinder-seal-kit × 4
  • Added tbm-hydraulic-hose × 40
  • Added tbm-hose-fitting × 90
  • Added tbm-hex-bolt × 240
  • Added tbm-hex-nut × 240

Trailing Gantry tbm-trailing-gantry

  • Added tbm-gantry-rail × 60
  • Added tbm-service-pipe × 320
  • Added tbm-pipe-flange × 340
  • Added tbm-ventilation-duct × 90
  • Added tbm-vent-fan × 2
  • Added tbm-dust-scrubber × 1
  • Added tbm-walkway × 260
  • Added tbm-handrail × 180
  • Added tbm-gantry-stair × 14
  • Added tbm-cable-reel × 1
  • Added tbm-water-hose-reel × 2
  • Added tbm-refuge-chamber × 1
  • Added tbm-workshop-container × 2
  • Added tbm-mess-room × 1
  • Added tbm-fire-suppression × 3
  • Added tbm-cable-tray × 240
  • Added tbm-hex-bolt × 3200
  • Added tbm-hex-nut × 3200
  • Added tbm-washer × 3200

Electrical System tbm-electrical

  • Added tbm-wire × 4200
  • Added tbm-crimp-terminal × 8400: "two per wire"
  • Added Connector × 520
  • Added tbm-power-cable × 140
  • Added tbm-junction-box × 80
  • Added tbm-plc-io × 64
  • Added tbm-sensor × 220
  • Added tbm-light × 130
  • Added tbm-camera × 22
  • Added tbm-gas-detector × 12
  • Added tbm-emergency-stop × 40
  • Added tbm-fuse × 260
  • Added tbm-cable-tie × 2400
  • Added tbm-hex-bolt × 400

Tunnel Boring Machine tunnel-boring-machine

  • Added tbm-soil-conditioning × 1
  • Added tbm-grout-system × 1
  • Added tbm-compressed-air × 1
  • Added tbm-water-system × 1
  • Added tbm-probe-drill × 1

Machine findings

  • Trailing Gantry: 22 direct children (dominant function: Connect electrically) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Shield: 20 direct children (dominant function: Protect or enclose) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Cutterhead: 19 direct children (dominant function: Guide motion) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Electrical System: 19 direct children (dominant function: Connect electrically) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Hydraulic Power Pack: 18 direct children (dominant function: Convert energy) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Tunnel Boring Machine: 15 direct children (dominant function: Convert energy) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Segment Erector: 13 direct children (dominant function: Fasten or join) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Muck Removal System: 10 direct children (dominant function: Fasten or join) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Thrust & Gripper System: 10 direct children (dominant function: Communicate signal) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Soil Conditioning System: 10 direct children (dominant function: Fasten or join) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Backfill Grout System: 9 direct children (dominant function: Fasten or join) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Water & Cooling System: 9 direct children (dominant function: Manage heat) — worth checking for integration or standardization
  • Tunnel Boring Machine functions after this change: Connect electrically, Fasten or join, Store energy