Analysis of the selection of chosen technical parameters of the powertrain system for a diesel-electric rail-road tractor

Abstract

The article presents the results of a simplified analysis of the feasibility of designing a rail chassis of a two-way tractor with an internal combustion or electric drive. Basic traction and operating parameters have been assumed for which the road-rail tractor could operate in an effective manner. On their basis, strength calculations were carried out and mechanical elements of the drive system meeting the required assumptions were selected. All the calculations presented in the text were fulfilled. The technical feasibility of building the mechanical part of the rail running gear of a rail-road tractor driven by an internal combustion engine or electric motors has been demonstrated.

Keywords

• rail-road tractor
• zero emission
• electric drivetrain
• rail chassis
• diesel-electric vehicle