Freight train dual power source control system
AssigneeVoltify Inc
InventorAlon KESSEL
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Abstract
A dual power source control system and method thereof for trains integrates a diesel and green energy power sources, comprises an alternating current traction diesel locomotive connectable to a green power source and an at least five control systems configured to optimize energy use, coordinate power distribution and interface with existing locomotive systems.
Claims20
A dual power source control system comprising
- a dual power source;
- an at least five control systems;
- and
- an AC traction diesel locomotive connectable to a green power source;
- at least two of said at least five control systems are in communication with each other;
- wherein said at least five control system comprise:
- train energy management system (EMS) 800 configured to calculate power requirements for said locomotive and command power distribution to said locomotive based on operational commands;
- source/power mode 700, configured to optimize energy use, maintain functionality under varying power conditions, and extend lifespan or operational capabilities of devices and systems;
- power regulator 600, configured to synchronizes energy delivery between diesel and green sources;
- central computer 300, configured to interact with the propulsion computer and diesel engine control system;
- and
- propulsion computer 100 configured to control power supplied at any given time of a given ride to each traction motor.
A method for converting an alternating current (AC) traction diesel locomotive control system into a dual power source control system, said method comprising:
- connecting a diesel locomotive to a green power source;
- and
- connecting traction diesel locomotive control system with a dual power source control system;
- hereby obtaining a dual power source control system;
- wherein said dual power source control system comprises
- a dual power source;
- an at least five control systems;
- and
- an AC traction diesel locomotive connectable to a green power source;
- at least two of said at least five control systems are in communication with each other;
- wherein said at least five control system comprise:
- train energy management system (EMS) 800 configured to calculate power requirements for said locomotive and command power distribution to said locomotive based on operational commands;
- source/power mode 700, configured to optimize energy use, maintain functionality under varying power conditions, and extend lifespan or operational capabilities of devices and systems;
- power regulator 600, configured to synchronizes energy delivery between diesel and green sources;
- central computer 300, configured to interact with the propulsion computer and diesel engine control system;
- and
- propulsion computer 100 configured to control power supplied at any given time of a given ride to each traction motor.
A method for operating a locomotive comprising a dual energy source, said method comprising:
- calculating power requirements for said locomotive using a train energy management system (EMS);
- distributing power to the locomotive based on operational commands via said EMS;
- selecting between a diesel energy source and a green energy source using a power regulator;
- modifying communication between a locomotive propulsion computer and components based on the selected energy source via a loco power regulator;
- wherein said EMS operates based on control logic configured to optimize power distribution adaptable to real-time condition changes.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.