The article presents the result of modernization of the SM42 locomotive carried out by H. Cegielski Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych from Poznań (Poland). The scope of modernization was discussed and the parameters of the locomotive before and after the introduced changes were presented. The new engine used in the locomotive was described and its parameters confirming the fulfillment of the requirements of the STAGE V standard were presented. Moreover, further development opportunities for the SM42 6D-FPS locomotive were discussed.
Most vehicles are powered by internal combustion engines. Due to the nature of their operation they emit, among others, carbon dioxide which contributes to the greenhouse effect. CO2 production is strictly correlated with fuel consumption. The article presents the results of road tests of a passenger car with a spark-ignition engine meeting the Euro 6 emission norm. The test vehicle was equipped with a classic exhaust gas aftertreatment system – a three-way catalytic converter. The aim of the study was to verify the impact of the cruise control use on the vehicle fuel consumption. The measurements were based on Portable Emission Measurement System type mobile equipment for exhaust emission tests. The tests were carried out in real driving conditions travelling on an express way. Test drives took place on a route with variable topographic profile. Three test drives with different speeds were carried out, but the aim was to obtain an average speed of 130 km/h.
The paper presents the general concept of an innovative rail-road tractor solution. The innovation of the solution is characterized by equipping the combustion engine tractor with an additional electric drive for the wheels of the rail drive system. The options of using the tractor in operation along with rolling stock were presented. The results of preliminary conceptual work on the selection of electric propulsion and energy storage devices to power electric motors has been illustrated. Directions for further conceptual and design research were also determined. The aim of the paper is to popularize the results of the performed research work carried out at the Institute in the field of rail-road vehicle development.
The article presents the issues of current and future solutions used in rail vehicle drive systems. The review and analysis of energy storage possibilities in vehicles including electrochemical, mechanical and hydraulic accumulators and batteries has been made. The importance of their charging frequency is indicated, which translates into their possible uses. Characteristics of hybrid drive systems with particular emphasis on systems with fuel cells and ultracapacitors were presented. Current and conceptual solutions of series and parallel drive systems have been presented.
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W artykule przedstawiono zagadnienia aktualnych i przyszłościowych rozwiązań układów napędowych stosowanych w pojazdach szynowych. Dokonano przeglądu oraz analizy możliwości gromadzenia energii w pojazdach z uwzględnieniem akumulatorów elektrochemicznych, mechanicznych oraz hydraulicznych. Wskazano na duże znaczenie częstości ich ładowania, co przekłada się na możliwość ich zastosowania. Przedstawiono charakterystyki układów napędu hybrydowego ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem układów z ogniwami paliwowymi oraz ultrakondensatorami. Zaprezentowano obecne i koncepcyjne rozwiązania szeregowych i równoległych układów napędowych.
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