Improving Locomotive Starting Performance
A comprehensive review on the application of supercapacitor starting assist technology on locomotive starting performance.
Rail
Boosting Efficiency and Cutting Costs
Fuel consumption is a critical concern in the rail industry, accounting for a substantial portion of operational costs. Locomotives have a significant appetite for fuel, with consumption rates ranging from 4-5 gallons per hour while idling to nearly 200 gallons per hour for larger locomotive engine sizes at higher-notch settings. A rough diesel price of $4 per gallon can cost a locomotive over $800 in fuel per hour of operation.
Railway Interchange 2023
Join us at Railway Interchange 2023, the premier event for the rail industry in North America! Taking place from October 1-4, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN, this exhibition and educational conference will bring together a diverse range of companies and organizations from all sectors of the rail industry.
Supercapacitors
The starting process requires a robust and efficient energy source when powering locomotives. Traditional batteries have long been used for this purpose, but supercapacitors have emerged as a game-changing technology in recent years.
Business Case: NEXSYS III-i
Railroad Operations want reliability, durability, and diagnostics. Railroads also want long-term availability with a supplier that supports their products. For these reasons and more, railroads choose NEXSYS III-i from ZTR Control Systems.
Improving Locomotive Starting Performance
This webinar will review data collected from the ZTR KickStart supercapacitor technology that has been installed on thousands of locomotives globally and highlights opportunities to:
- Reduce fuel consumption
- Reduce locomotive emissions
- Improve locomotive availability
Business Case: KickStart
The reliability of a locomotive is essential to railway operations. Locomotive batteries are expensive to replace and the cost of a failed start can affect operational costs. The importance of improving locomotive reliability and availability cannot be understated. KickStart improves starting reliability and battery health for a direct impact to the bottom line and a strong return on investment.
Unlocking the Future of Rail Freight with Advanced Telematics
Union Pacific has joined RailPulse, a coalition of railcar owners committed to accelerating the adoption of GPS and other telematics technology throughout the rail network. This collaboration aims to overcome challenges related to data latency, accuracy, integrity, and accessibility that hinder progress in the industry.
Business Case: SmartStart IIe
Fuel costs are high and fuel is one of the largest expenses in your railroad operation. If you could cut down on that
expense, it would fall directly to your bottom line. Manual shutdown policies are inconsistent and therefore, don’t
give you the savings you need. SmartStart, an Intelligent Starting Technology™ from ZTR, can generate real fuel cost
reductions year after year.
ASLRRA 2023
Join us at ASLRRA 2023.
This event encompasses an Annual Meeting, Educational Breakout Tracks and an Exhibit Hall with more than 150 participants. We will be there, will you?
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