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Rail Experts Visit mtu

Posted on November 19, 2009

More than 100 international rail experts representing vehicle manufacturers, rail operators, authorities and associations are meeting in Friedrichshafen today to attend the third Rail Symposium held by Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen.

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Die mtu-Bahndieselmotoren der Baureihe 4000 sind als 8-, 12-, 16- und 20-Zylinder-Variante erhältlich und leisten zwischen 1.000 und 3.000 kW (im Bild ein Bahnmotor vom Typ 16V 4000 R43). mtu s Series 4000 rail diesel engines are available in 8, 12, 16 and 20-cylinder configurations producing between 1,000kW and 3,000kW. Pictured here: Model 16V 4000 R43 rail diesel. JPG, 394 KB

Prototyp eines Triebwagen-Hybridantriebs vom mtu mit SCR-Abgasnachbehandlung: Mit diesem Unterflurantrieb kann der Kraftstoffverbrauch und der Kohlendioxidausstoß in Abhängigkeit vom Streckenprofil um bis zu 25 Prozent abgesenkt werden. mtu prototype for a hybrid railcar drive with SCR exhaust aftertreatment. Depending on the route profile, this underfloor drive unit can reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 25%. JPG, 338 KB

Bei dem Lok-Startsystem CaPoS (Capacitor Power System) von mtu für Schienenfahrzeuge handelt es sich um ein sicheres, wartungsfreies Startsystem mit verbessertem Kaltstartverhalten, das sich im Vergleich zu einer herkömmlichen Batterie signifikant in Gewicht und Größe unterscheidet und eine fünf Mal längere Lebensdauer besitzt. Die Schnittstelle zur Loksteuerung ist integriert. mtu s CaPoS locomotive starter system (Capacitor Power System) for rail vehicles is a reliable, maintenance-free starting system with enhanced cold-start capabilities. Compared to conventional batteries, the system has significant size and weight benefits as well as a service life which is five times longer. The interface with the locomotive control system is integrated. JPG, 576 KB

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  • More than 100 specialists discuss rail diesel engines of the future at MTU Friedrichshafen’s 3rd Rail Symposium.
  • After-sales solutions and logistics support increasingly vital for rail operators.

Friedrichshafen, 19 November 2009. More than 100 international rail experts representing vehicle manufacturers, rail operators, authorities and associations are meeting in Friedrichshafen today to attend the third Rail Symposium held by Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen. The aim of the event is to take a joint look into the future of diesel engines for rail vehicles and to provide the rail experts with information on the latest technological developments at mtu.
The day’s agenda includes talks on further development of the current 4000 engine series, the future Series 1600, environmentally-sound drive solutions for railcars and locomotives as well as after-sales and logistics support services aimed at reducing life-cycle costs for rail drive systems - an issue of increasing significance for rail operators. The presentation of the mtu locomotive starter system “CaPoS” (Capacitor Power System) will no doubt also prove to be yet another highlight for the specialist audience.
Wolfgang Boller Spokesman Regional and Business Media
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