MULTIPLE ENGINE LOCOMOTIVE CONFIGURATION

摘要

In one embodiment, a multi-engine locomotive includes at least one converter
to convert mechanical energy outputted by the engines to Direct Current (DC)
electrical energy, a traction motor, and a DC bus connected to the engines,
converter, and traction motor. The engines are configured to provide a power-
per-length and/or power density that is greater than the power-per-length
and/or power density of a single-engine locomotive having a power rating
approximately the same as the cumulative power rating of the engines in the
multi-engine locomotive.