Auxiliary Power Units for Locomotives
INPS Environmental Products Inc. (IEP)
Our proprietary Banana Auxiliary Power Unit is designed to reduce excess idling, save fuel, reduce locomotive engine wear and keep your crew comfortable – a true win-win for everyone.
Key Features
- Save fuel—up to 10–15 gallons depending on duty cycle, with potential APU payback in as little as one year.
- Safely shut down the locomotive engine when not in use
- Reduce locomotive engine wear expenses and “oil out of the stack” problems
- Improve operating efficiencies
- Reduce noise to meet local noise ordinances
- Reduce harmful emissions
- Potentially become eligible to earn Emissions Greenhouse Gas Credits
- Improve relations with authorities and stakeholders
Performance
- Heats the locomotive coolant and lube oil
- Powers heaters, lights and AC units
- Charges and extends the life of the locomotive batteries
- Fits on virtually every locomotive
- 18.9 kW of power
Compact Design for Multiple Mounting Options
APU Continuous Improvement:
IEP has developed a GPS-based APU Health Monitoring System that enables both the customer and IEP to track the usage and monitor any faults that may occur with the T4 Engine APU—in real time.
The system provides the ability to generate reports that show fuel savings and give a clear overview of APU operations. If a fault occurs, it is immediately flagged online, allowing the operator to respond promptly. The reporting capabilities also enable IEP to troubleshoot and assist our customers remotely.
Julie Briscoe, Operations Manager, INPS Group said:Secure your APU order with our current stock. Save on fuel, and idling emissions. Be prepared for the upcoming, ever-changing winters.
This article was originally published by INPS Group.
