According to some embodiments, there is provided an Auxiliary Power Unit ("APU") for a vehicle. The vehicle may be a locomotive. The APU system includes a combination module for mounting in the vehicle. The combination module may include a control and communications system with a GPS or cellular receiver, a combustion engine, typically Diesel, a generator, a water heater, an oil heater, transfer pumps for water and oil between the APU and the vehicles main engine, a heat exchanger for APU coolant and main engine water, a heat exchanger for APU coolant and main engine lubrication oil. A method for shutting down an idling main engine is provided. A method for providing heat and electric power is also provided.
IDLE AND COLD-START START ELIMINATION SYSTEM IN LOCOMOTIVES
SYSTEME D'ELIMINATION DE DEMARRAGE AU RALENTI ET A FROID POUR LES LOCOMOTIVES
2017-05-27
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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