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Internal combustion engine traction - Overall architecture

Authors: Pierre CHAPAS, Dominique COIFFET

Publication date: May 10, 2015, Review date: July 1, 2015

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5. Architecture of thermal traction equipment

5.1 Checkout installation

We distinguish between high-powered – locomotives – and small and medium-powered self-propelled vehicles.

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5.1.1 Diesel engine and transmission

On a locomotive, the diesel engine is the heaviest and largest component. If the criterion of availability in the event of common-mode failure is paramount, two diesel engines can be arranged to ensure degraded performance. In the case of a single engine, it must be located in the center of the body; in the case of two engines,...

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