I-D modeling and optimization of a hybrid locomotive powertrain utilizing hydrogen fuel cell and battery integration

Abstract

Sustainable transportation is the key research area today in which most of the industries are investing. In the railway industry, research has been inclined towards hybrid locomotives. This project focuses on design and optimization of a hybrid locomotive powertrain that incorporates Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel cell' and 'Battery ' as the power sources for propelling the locomotive. This will lead to environmental sustainability and reduced operational cost and. This report outlines the methodology and results of the proj ect. The proposed design in the project will be replacing the conventional Diesel-electric locomotive powertrain which utilizes the combination of diesel engine and alternator to provide electric power to the traction motor. The entire design will be a system level simulation in 'GT-ISE', a tool under the package of GT-Suite.