Altitude compensation system for naturally aspirated railroad locomotive
US7984677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D2200/703
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A railroad locomotive includes a naturally aspirated reciprocating internal combustion engine driving a traction generator. A speed control system and load regulator provide an output signal which is operated upon and modified by a controller in response to the barometric pressure at which the locomotive is being operated.
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