Power control system for a locomotive consist
US8833265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61C17/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a power control system for a consist. The consist may include a plurality of locomotives, each locomotive having an engine. The power control system may include a plurality of locomotive controllers. Each locomotive controller may be associated with one of the engines and configured to monitor temperature and power conditions of the associated engine. The power control system may also include a central controller adapted to receive temperature and power conditions from each locomotive controller and to determine desired power levels for each engine in the consist based on the received temperature and power conditions of the plurality of locomotives.
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