Improved fan manufacturing techniques and duiing design with reduced flow losses are needed to achieve better friciency and reliability. An electric multiple unit or emu is a multipleunit train consisting of selfpropelled carriages using electricity as the motive power. Pdf design and dynamic problems of traction drive of electric. Kinds of surges on power rail the most energetic transients are those resulting from loaddump and jump start. The modern diesel engine, the primary propulsion source for most heavyduty vehicle freight movement, is subject to many design constraints, including durability, efficiency, and low emissions. Summary of costs for a california conventional allelectric passenger rail and dieselelectric. Applied in diesel engines design are technical solutions allowing to reduce the harmful substances impact on human health and environment, s o unauthorized modification of the engines design, breaking the manufacturer settings, disregarding technical service periodicity is strictly forbidden. Several types of diesel locomotive have been developed, differing mainly in the means by which mechanical power is conveyed to the driving wheels. An emu is usually formed of two or more semipermanently coupled carriages, but electrically powered singleunit railcars are also. Broad design skills and experience to achieve a carefully. Pdf in article analysing typical electrical locomotives were manufactured with. Diesel locomotives have the least life cycle energy consumption. Diesel engine fundamentals doehdbk1018193 diesel engines diesel engines one of the most common prime movers is the diesel engine.
In chapter 8, the design methodology of parallel hybrid electric drive. Engine design, sizing and operation in hybrid electric. Mathematical model for the injector of a common rail fuel. Numbered 55rm, the design was generally similar to. We can equip the entire dieselelectric traction chain, offering perfectly matching components to maximize the system reliability.
The fuel injection of a transparent engine is carried out by a common rail injection system figure 1. The track electrification refers to the type of source supply system that is used while powering the electric locomotive systems. The diesel engine drives an alternator, which produces electricity to run electric motors mounted on the locomotives axles. Preliminary tests indicate that further analysis of the complete engine and tcs combination sho, j be performed. The reference text on which this subcourse is based is a broad presentation of locomotive structure and a basic outline of maintenance.
Abb as a pure traction chain and electrical partner for train. In his book, electric locomotives, historian brian solomon points out the first known use of a heavy rail electric locomotive took place in 1893 when general electric manufactured a small, 30ton machine featuring two axles. The input data for the injection parameter computation is the pressure in a highpressure accumulator rail figure 6, electric current at the triggering element solenoid valve and combustion pressure figure 5. However, rail passenger levels were rising and more trams and emus were needed, driving the. It combines some great mechanical technology, including a huge, 12cylinder, twostroke diesel engine, with some heavy duty electric motors and generators, throwing in a little bit of computer technology for good measure. Goals of system design when considering the design of an electrical distribution system for a given customer and facility, the electrical engineer must consider alternate design approaches that best fit the following overall goals. Design and simulation of heavy haul locomotives and trains. Dieselelectric locomotives come in three varieties, according to the period in which they. You can also choose from coil, spiral electric train parts, as well as from plastic, aluminum, and steel electric train parts there are 525 suppliers who sells electric train parts on, mainly located in asia. The locomotives will be operated by septa over the septa railroad division and portions of the amtrak. Basic diesel engine operationdiesel engine force air by the intake valve into the cylinder high compression ratio heats the air enough to ignite the fuelfuel is injected into the cylinder at high pressurethe amount of fuel injected suits to the load and controls engine speed.
Build your own high power rail launch pad joint against rotational forces. Common problems with fuel delivery systems do not mount an efi electric fuel pump so it has to draw fuel from the tank. Asahi mochizuki overview 1872 marked the start of commercial railway operations in. Large series of trains and locomotives fitted with abb traction equipment. Proceedings of the asme 2003 internal combustion engine and rail transportation divisions fall technical conference. Continuous improvements in locomotive design have played a critical role in. Diesel locomotives the railway technical website prc rail.
Before gaining an understanding of how the engine operates a basic understanding of the engines components must be gained. In chapter 7, the design methodology of series hybrid electric drive trains is presented. The internal combustion engine was a dramatic improvement in efficiency over the steam locomotive, making substantial savings possible in maintenance and the elimination of widespread facilities. Acs diagram of acdc dieselelectric locomotive tep70 traction generator.
Primus ge global research center 11th diesel engine emissions reduction conference. A national high speed rail system is the centerpiece of a sustainable america, and will significantly reduce congestion and our dependence on cars and oil, while cutting our carbon emissions by epic proportions. Heavyduty vehicle diesel engine efficiency evaluation and. Shaping future electromobility with semiconductor innovations. This 270,000pound 122,470kg locomotive is designed to tow passengertrain cars at speeds of. An emu requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages. Power 4mw at wheel fore electric mode, 4,200 hp diesel engine power.
The diagram figure 2 shows the main parts of a usbuilt diesel electric. Power was provided by a six cylinder winton petrol engine. This manual is intended for use by operators, drivers and engine mechanics of agricultural tractors, combine harvesters and agricultural machinery equipped with diesel engines d260. Unlike steam and diesel locomotives, electric locomotives do not carry their fuel on board.
Epc mode of contract execution has been introduced in railway electrification for first time. Innovation nation correspondent alie ward goes inside the ge transportation engine plant in grove city, pa to learn about building and testing the tier 4 locomotive engine. Through these developments and improvements, the modern common rail direct injection diesel engine is quieter, more fuel efficient, cleaner, and more powerful than the indirect mechanical injection units they have replaced. The system which use electrical power for traction system i. Electric locomotives have provided hauling power to trains since 1837. Electric engines are lightweight, constituting only motors and wheel axles, and have almost no moving parts. The simple nature of the electric engine makes them efficient and powerful. The energy necessary to crank the engine makes the power voltage drop to 6 v.
Locomotives and rail cars publication its08 march 2011 control no. The requirements for transformers used in electric railways are demanding and special. Pdf modernization of dieselelectric locomotive 2m62 and tep. Dieselelectric locomotives introduction an understanding of the structure of a locomotive mechanically and electrically is essential to a person attempting to perform maintenance and repair services on it. Simmons boardman books inc br diesel traction manual for enginemen. Engine design, sizing and operation in hybrid electric vehicles mike duoba argonne national laboratory presentation at university of wisconsinmadison erc 2011 symposium june 8, 2011.
This chapter focuses on the power design of engine and energy storage, design of traction motor, transmission characteristics, and control strategy. Pdf s work great on an ipad using ibooks and also work on a kindle. General electric gevo engine for tier 2 locomotive. But all other hazards may affect the normal operation of electronic modules. This document pdf may be used for research, teaching and private study. The outbreak of wwi cut off imports from europe and later from the usa too. Figure iv1 design of a common rail injection system iv3 figure iv2 comparison of energy density of diesel, lng, and cng iv8. A system which causes the propulsion of vehicle in which tractive or driving force is obtained from various devices such as diesel engine drives, steam engine drives, electric motors, etc. In a twophase fed catenary system, the rail and the earthed return conductor are connected to the mid point of the. Design of an efficient, low weight battery electric.
Product note rail traction synchronous generators for. The electric engine pulls power directly from the power grid and requires only a transformer and a regulator to bring down the power to acceptable levels. Advanced diesel electronic fuel injection and turbocharging. Analysis, evaluation and simulation of railway dieselelectric and. Power management ic multirail power supply optimized for system supply and functional safety. Government of india for bestowing the confidence in sgi for developing manual for standards and specifications for railways stations to be used for development of stations. If a locomotive is capable of carrying a payload, it is usually rather referred to as a multiple unit, motor coach, railcar or power car. The most stringent emission regulations, for example those in the united states and europe, require greatly reduced.
The hybrid diesel locomotive is an incredible display of power and ingenuity. Electric high speed rail is the most energy efficient of all trains. The worlds strongest electric train, with 10,500hp of rawr. Continuous welded rail dbfo design, build, finance, and operate dot. Pdf the analysis of design and dynamic features of the traction drive. Comparison air transportation versus highspeed rail for a trip from beijing capital times square to shanghai hongqiao in china. Drill pilot holes on the line, and screw in rail buttons. One at each end would probably do, but i used 4 buttons, one an inch from each end, and another 3 inches. There are two general types of electric fuel pumps.
Evaluating aircraft with electric and hybrid propulsion. This is a key component in electric cars as, similar to the engine management system ems of combustion vehicles, it determines the driving behaviour. General electric 760 diesel locomotive engine general electric 760 diesel locomotive most except the electrics, the switchers, the ac6000cw, and the evolution series are powered by various versions of ges own fdl diesel prime mover, based on a cooper bessemer design and manufactured at grove city, pennsylvania. A diesel locomotive is a type of railway locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engine. Design and control of diesel and natural gas engines for industrial and rail transportation applications. Traction systems for locomotives and high speed applications. Generator power kva 3000 2000 0 600 800 1200 1400 1600 1800 engine speed rpm generator. General electric gevo engine for tier 2 locomotive application. Megalodon sand rail plans are organized in an easy to follow stepbystep format with all dimensions in both inches and millimeters.
A locomotive or engine is a rail transport vehicle that provides the motive power for a train. Electric pumps can be found on all types of fuel systems. Remote engine starting retractable third rail shoes blended dynamicair brake system dual mode with seamless transition. A wide variety of electric train parts options are available to you, such as abs. Typical intercity passenger locomotive dutycycle powertrain efficiency 22%25% headend power for passenger services is significant, particularly for. This creates negative pressure in the fuel line allowing the fuel to boil. Early internal combustion locomotives and railcars used kerosene and gasoline as their fuel.
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