Abstract:
The present application generally relates to a diesel engine (206, 306, 406, 706, 906, 1 106, 1206) and, more particularly, to a control system (280, 880) and method for an exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1 151, 1251) for a locomotive diesel engine (206, 306, 406, 706, 906, 1 106, 1206). In accordance with an embodiment of the present system, a two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system (101) including an exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) is described for reducing ??? emissions and achieving desired fuel economy. More specifically, a system and method for controlling the exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) is provided. The present system being adapted to monitor and control select components of the exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251). Specifically, the control system (280, 880) may be adapted to control select components of an exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) to adaptively regulate filtration based on various operating conditions of the locomotive (103).
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a piston arrangement with a unique bowl geometry for optimizing a two-stroke locomotive diesel engine having an exhaust gas recirculation ("EGR") system, This piston arrangement achieves a reduced level of smoke and particulate matter; promotes the mixing process in the engine cylinder; and provides a lower compression ratio for reducing NOx emissions.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an engine exhaust valve timing and lift system for a uniflow two-stroke locomotive diesel engine having an EGR system. This system and method reduces NO x emissions while attaining desired levels of cylinder scavenging and mixing. Specifically, the present invention engine exhaust valve system controls the timing, lift and velocity of exhaust valve opening and closing in order to attain the desired NO x emission levels and the desired levels of cylinder scavenging and mixing.
Abstract:
An antenna array for a body panel of a locomotive is described having a base support including at least a pair of elongated, parallel structures forming a channel on the body- panel of the locomotive cab. A plurality of removable plates are affixed to the elongated parallel structures for mounting an antenna on each of the removable plates, thereby allowing wiring from each antenna to extend from Us respective removable plate through the channel formed by the base support. A junction box situated near the base support forms an enclosure about an aperture formed in the body panel of the locomotive. The junction box includes a plurality of interconnects for connecting wiring of each antenna to wiring of a device in the locomotive. In one embodiment, the junction box is integral to the base support. The integral junction box, base support arrangement, may further include a lip formed about Us periphery in which a cover mounted thereon. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, an antenna array is provided for a body panel of a locomotive having a base support including a base support having a plurality of pillars on the body panel of the locomotive cab and a plurality of removable plates being supported by the pillars on the base support for mounting an antenna on each of the removable plates.
Abstract:
Provided is a cab isolation system for a locomotive is provided including a cab having a front and a rear. The cab isolation system further includes a pivot located generally near the rear of the cab and at least one spring generally located near the front of the cab. In another embodiment, dampers may further be provided and generally located near the front of the cab. In another embodiment, lateral links may further be provided and generally located near the front of the cab. This system may include any of the above elements, alone or in combination, to provide for a cab isolation system for isolating a locomotive cab from engine generated structure borne noise and vibration, while lower frequency track induced motions are not magnified.
Abstract:
A geo-fence management system (26) for a machine (14) is disclosed. The geo-fence management system may include a user interface (66, 82) having a display (83) and an input device (84). The user interface may be configured to receive via the input device a first input indicative of geographic information, a second input indicative of an operating parameter of the machine associated with the geographic information, and a third input indicative of one or more of a task and a request to monitor data associated with the operating parameter of the machine. The geo-fence management system may also include a controller (68) in communication with the user interface and configured to generate a command signal based on one or more of the first, second, and third inputs.
Abstract:
A lube car is provided for a locomotive configured to power a consist of revenue cars. The lube car includes a control unit, and a dispensing unit. The control unit is configured to determine one or more of a rolling resistance of the revenue cars, and a number of revenue cars trailing the lube car in the consist. The control unit is further configured to generate a control signal based on the determined rolling resistance, and number of revenue cars trailing the lube car in the consist. The dispensing unit is operatively connected to the control unit, and is configured to dispense lube onto an underlying rail based on the control signal. In an embodiment, a size and weight of the lube car is substantially smaller than a size and weight of the revenue cars thus allowing easy hoisting of the lube car with a lifting device.
Abstract:
A control system (18) for an engine (12) is disclosed. The control system may have a first gaseous-fuel injector (36) configured to inject gaseous fuel into a first intake passage (30) associated with at least a first cylinder (22) and a second gaseous-fuel injector (38) configured to inject gaseous fuel into a second intake passage (32) associated with at least a second cylinder (22). The control system may also have a variable orifice (70) disposed within the second intake passage upstream of the first gaseous fuel injector. The control system may additionally have a sensor (72) configured to provide a signal indicative of a performance parameter of the engine and a controller (68) electronically connected to the variable orifice and the sensor. The controller may be configured to move the variable orifice to adjust a ratio of air-to-fuel in the first and second intake passages based on the signal.
Abstract:
A crankshaft (100) having a crankpin journal (136), a main journal (108), and a crank web (120), is provided. The crankpin journal (136) and the main journal (108) have a hardened surface (402) up to a first pre-determined depth. The crankshaft (100) includes a crankpin journal fillet (202) joining the crankpin journal (136) and the crank web (120). The crankshaft (100) also includes a main journal fillet (204) joining the main journal (108) and the crank web (120). The crankpin journal fillet (202) and the main journal fillet (204) both include a hardened surface (402) strengthened by a peening process. The crankshaft (100) further includes an oil passage (152) extending through the crankpin journal (136) and the main journal (108). The oil passage (152) extends such that a portion of a surface (402) proximate to the oil passage (152) is hardened to a second pre-determined depth.
Abstract:
A system for the exchange of thermal energy generated by electrical components in an electrical locker (14) to a flow of a liquefied gas includes a storage container (110) for cryogenically storing the liquefied gas at low pressure. A heat exchanger (154) is configured into the electrical locker (14) and a cryogenic pump (142), in fluid communication with the storage container (110), is provided for pressurizing the liquefied gas received from the storage container (110) to a higher pressure and for pumping the pressurized liquefied gas to a location where vaporization of the liquefied gas into a gaseous form is performed using the thermal energy drawn from the electrical locker (14) by the heat exchanger (154).