CA2961342C - Optimal control of air compressors in a locomotive consist - Google Patents

Optimal control of air compressors in a locomotive consist Download PDF

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CA2961342C
CA2961342C CA2961342A CA2961342A CA2961342C CA 2961342 C CA2961342 C CA 2961342C CA 2961342 A CA2961342 A CA 2961342A CA 2961342 A CA2961342 A CA 2961342A CA 2961342 C CA2961342 C CA 2961342C
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Eric C. Wright
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New York Air Brake LLC
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61C—LOCOMOTIVES; MOTOR RAILCARS
    • B61C17/00—Arrangement or disposition of parts; Details or accessories not otherwise provided for; Use of control gear and control systems
    • B61C17/12—Control gear; Arrangements for controlling locomotives from remote points in the train or when operating in multiple units
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T13/00—Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems
    • B60T13/10—Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with fluid assistance, drive, or release
    • B60T13/66—Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
    • B60T13/665—Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems the systems being specially adapted for transferring two or more command signals, e.g. railway systems
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T17/00—Component parts, details, or accessories of power brake systems not covered by groups B60T8/00, B60T13/00 or B60T15/00, or presenting other characteristic features
    • B60T17/02—Arrangements of pumps or compressors, or control devices therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T17/00—Component parts, details, or accessories of power brake systems not covered by groups B60T8/00, B60T13/00 or B60T15/00, or presenting other characteristic features
    • B60T17/18—Safety devices; Monitoring
    • B60T17/22—Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
    • B60T17/228—Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices for railway vehicles

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Control Of Positive-Displacement Pumps (AREA)
  • Valves And Accessory Devices For Braking Systems (AREA)
  • Electric Propulsion And Braking For Vehicles (AREA)
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AU (1) AU2014406472B2 (de)
BR (1) BR112017004774B1 (de)
CA (1) CA2961342C (de)
DE (1) DE112014006875T5 (de)
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DE102017209992B4 (de) * 2017-06-13 2019-05-29 Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Steuern einer Druckluftversorgung
AU2017427589B2 (en) * 2017-08-15 2020-04-09 New York Air Brake, LLC Deicing system for air compressor aftercooler
CN113530804B (zh) * 2020-04-14 2023-01-20 株洲中车时代电气股份有限公司 一种空压机系统及其控制方法

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US2652189A (en) * 1949-06-04 1953-09-15 Westinghouse Air Brake Co Control apparatus for fluid compressors
DE10054152C1 (de) * 2000-11-02 2002-03-28 Knorr Bremse Systeme Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Steuerung der Druckmittelversorgung bei Schienenfahrzeugen (Kompressor-Management)
US7233844B2 (en) * 2004-03-22 2007-06-19 General Electric Company Locomotive remote control system with diagnostic display
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BR112017004774A2 (pt) 2017-12-12
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