Chinese trains fitted with upgraded ABB turbochargers are benefitting from myriad benefits, including lower engine life cycle costs, enhanced reliability and energy efficiency, as well as more efficient performance.
ABB turbochargers have been upgraded on DF11G series Chinese trains to support sustained operational performance and lower engine life cycle costs over the longer term. As part of the project, ABB TPR 56-F turbochargers will replace ABB VTC 254-13 turbochargers, delivering extensive benefits across the Chinese rail network.
The project marks an important milestone in strengthening ABB Turbocharging’s leading position in the Chinese locomotive market. It expands the application of TPR turbochargers to both AC and DC diesel locomotive platforms. ABB TPR turbochargers are now selected for all newly developed AC diesel locomotives in China. Previously, ABB Turbocharging offered solutions for earlier DC diesel locomotives.
CRRC Qishuyan Co. Ltd., affiliated with CRRC Corp. Ltd. (CRRC), develops, manufactures and maintains diesel locomotives for passenger and freight transport on behalf of the China Railway Corporation (CRC). In reviewing the proposal in mid-April, CRC executives praised ABB Turbocharging for the professionalism and dedication of its staff.
HuaiQing Zhong, Vice President of CRRC Qishuyan shared: “This project has been approved with broad consultation, including a team of technical experts from Dalian CRRC Diesel Engine Co., Ltd, Sichuan CRRC Yuchai Engine Co., Ltd., and customer representatives from the railway bureaus of Beijing, Harbin and Shenyang.”
“We are proud to choose ABB Turbocharging as our continued partner supporting the performance and operational efficiency of our locomotives. We appreciate ABB’s OEM advantage, reliability, and commitment to providing high-quality product and service solutions as we invest in a sustainable rail network for China.”
« ABB Turbocharging is proud to provide an upgrade solution that will deliver intrinsic benefits for Chinese trains for optimal performance and cost efficiency across the rail network. »
— Allan-QingZhou Wang, Head of ABB Turbocharging China
« We appreciate ABB’s OEM advantage, reliability, and commitment to providing high-quality product and service solutions as we invest in a sustainable rail network for China. »
— HuaiQing Zhong, Vice President of CRRC Qishuyan
Purposeful collaboration
ABB Turbocharging oversaw a detailed process – coordinating sample turbocharger making and engine matching, completing a sample turbocharger operation appraisal, and delivering service maintenance – in preparing the tailored upgrade solution. Allan-QingZhou Wang, Head of ABB Turbocharging China, sees ABB’s dedication to designing customized solutions that add value supporting its strong relationship with the customer. “We have a professional relationship with the CRRC and CRC that is based on mutual respect, rapport and purposeful collaboration. We have partnered with them for a long time,” he said. “ABB Turbocharging is proud to provide an upgrade solution that will deliver intrinsic benefits for Chinese trains for optimal performance and cost efficiency across the rail network. As an OEM with extensive service expertise, we are pleased to deliver this outcome and support a sustainable Chinese rail network for today and the future.”
The upgrades will translate into value for the customer, providing a myriad of benefits. Comparably, ABB TPR 56-F turbochargers feature a higher pressure ratio and higher efficiency. This significantly reduces engine thermal load and fuel consumption, enhancing engine reliability and energy efficiency. Significantly lower engine life cycle costs are also anticipated over the long term.
ABB Turbocharging upgrades help optimize systems to increase availability, improve fuel efficiency and increase system reliability by reducing thermal load on engines, as well as avoiding engine derating. Upgrades can be done across applications and industries, and retrofits are also available.