Trip Optimizer: Autocontrol System Saves Fuel

This article describes the Trip Optimizer, which is an autocontrol system for locomotives. The Trip Optimizer makes velocity calculations that save fuel by minimizing brake applications for a specific train and track topography. Nearly 2,000 locomotives are equipped with the Trip Optimizer. Tests have demonstrated fuel savings of 3-17%. The system operates on all freight train types with configurations that vary from 800 to 30,000 trailing tons, up to 15,000 feet long, with a horsepower per ton that ranges from 0.5 to 10 HPT.

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• Publication Date: 2013-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 50-51
• Serial:
  • TR News
  • Issue Number: 286
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0738-6826

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Control systems; Dynamic braking; Freight trains; Fuel conservation; Optimization; Velocity
• Subject Areas: Energy; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01489834
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 15 2013 9:43AM