A Power Plant Regulating System for Diesel-Electric Locomotives

This paper describes a new power plant regulating system which incorporates speed and load control, recognizes the ability of the engine, permits maximum utilization of the engine´s power, and protects the engine from harmful overloads. The ability of the regulator to schedule permissible engine fuel as a function of engine speed allows it to be used with the latest type engines employing supercharger. The system permits remote and multiple-unit operation and provides a high degree of plant protection against damage because of failures.