Abstract: A mounting system for connecting an aftertreatment component to an engine is disclosed. The mounting system may include at least one flange. The mounting system may also include a support structure having a first end connected to the at least one flange, and a second end connected to an outer shell circumferentially wrapped around the aftertreatment component. The mounting system may further include at least one seal disposed between the outer shell and an outer surface of the aftertreatment component. The at least one seal may be configured to isolate vibration of the engine from the aftertreatment component.

Abstract: A two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system including an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is described for reducing NOX emissions and achieving desired fuel economy by recirculating exhaust gas through the engine. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a pressure balance exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) assembly for a two-stroke locomotive diesel engine having an EGR system. The present pressure balance EGR assembly includes an EGR module adapted to define a space between the external housing wall of the DOC housing and the inner wall of the EGR module housing and a space between the external wall of the DPF housing and the inner wall of the EGR module housing. One side of each space is confined by a flange-gasket arrangement, whereas the other side of the space is in open communication with the outlet of the respective DOC or DPF such that a portion of the exhaust fills each space.

Abstract: A diesel locomotive burner arrangement for controlling the temperature of exhaust gas at the exhaust aftertreatment system thereby controlling the oxidation of soot within the aftertreatment system filters. The burner is arranged in isolation of the locomotive engine to ensure freedom from vibration and excessive thermal input, as well as ease of servicing.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a machine is disclosed. The exhaust system may have a diffuser configured to receive exhaust from an engine. The exhaust system may further have a plurality of dosers associated with the diffuser and configured to inject fuel into the diffuser. The exhaust system may also have a controller configured to selectively control an amount of fuel injected by each of the plurality of dosers based on a velocity of the exhaust adjacent to each doser. In addition, the exhaust system may have an after-treatment component fluidly connected downstream of the diffuser and configured to heat the exhaust by oxidizing the injected fuel.

Abstract: A catalyst substrate module for an exhaust aftertreatment system is provided. The catalyst substrate module comprises an outer containment wall, an inner containment wall, a first bar, a second bar, a first substrate element, a second substrate element, and a center member. The outer containment wall and the inner containment wall are co-planar and aligned along a common centerline. The first bar and the second bar are coupled to an inner face of the outer containment wall. The first substrate element is enclosed within an inner face of the inner containment wall and the second substrate element is captured within a space defined by the inner containment wall and the outer containment wall. Further, the center member extends along the centerline of the inner containment.

Abstract: Food processing devices with attached handles are disclosed. The handle may be locked to prohibit movement of the handle relative to the food processing device and unlocked to permit movement of the handle relative to the food processing device. The mechanism for unlocking the handle may include a cam-type arrangement. The handle may function as part of a safety system which controls actuation of a motor.

Abstract: The present application generally relates to a diesel engine and, more particularly, to a control system and method for an exhaust aftertreatment system for a locomotive diesel engine. In accordance with an embodiment of the present system, a two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system including an exhaust aftertreatment system is described for reducing NOX emissions and achieving desired fuel economy. More specifically, a system and method for controlling the exhaust aftertreatment system is provided. The present system being adapted to monitor and control select components of the exhaust aftertreatment system. Specifically, the control system may be adapted to control select components of an exhaust aftertreatment system to adaptively regulate filtration based on various operating conditions of the locomotive.

Abstract: An externally mounted mechanical device for mechanically closing a pressurized tank or cylinder valve, such as a grill tank, is provided. The device comprises a securing mechanism, a rotatable mechanism having a handle recess to receive a handle of pressurized tank or cylinder valve, and a torsional spring, wherein the torsional spring is configured to store potential torsional force and then release the torsional force by way of a timed release mechanism. The mechanical device comprises a securing device for securing the mechanical device to a tank or cylinder. Torsional force may be stored in torsional spring by way of a ratchet and pawl that also is configured to release the stored torsional force by way of a timed release.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a machine is disclosed. The exhaust system may have a diffuser configured to receive exhaust from an engine. The exhaust system may further have a plurality of dosers associated with the diffuser and configured to inject fuel into the diffuser. The exhaust system may also have a controller configured to selectively control an amount of fuel injected by each of the plurality of dosers based on a velocity of the exhaust adjacent to each doser. In addition, the exhaust system may have an after-treatment component fluidly connected downstream of the diffuser and configured to heat the exhaust by oxidizing the injected fuel.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a machine is disclosed. The exhaust system may have a first conduit configured to receive a first portion of an exhaust flow from an engine. The exhaust system may further have a second conduit configured to receive a remaining portion of the exhaust flow from the engine. The exhaust system may also have a diffuser connected at downstream ends of the first and the second conduits. In addition, the exhaust system may have an after-treatment component fluidly connected downstream of the diffuser. The exhaust system may also have a pre-heater configured to heat exhaust in the second conduit.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, an exhaust emission reduction system is provided for an internal combustion engine. The engine receives an air stream for combustion with fuel in the engine and also generates an engine exhaust steam. The system includes a filter assembly having one or more exhaust emission reduction elements configured to process the exhaust stream, a performance of at least one of the one or more exhaust emission reduction elements being temperature dependent. The system also includes an apparatus for changing the temperature of the exhaust stream incident on the filter assembly. The system further includes a controller operatively connected to the apparatus, and adapted to regulate the temperature of the exhaust stream incident on the filter assembly based on the temperature of the exhaust stream.

Abstract: A diesel locomotive burner arrangement for controlling the temperature of exhaust gas at the exhaust aftertreatment system thereby controlling the oxidation of soot within the aftertreatment system filters. The burner is arranged in isolation of the locomotive engine to ensure freedom from vibration and excessive thermal input, as well as ease of servicing.

Abstract: The present application generally relates to a diesel engine and, more particularly, to a control system and method for an exhaust aftertreatment system for a locomotive diesel engine. In accordance with an embodiment of the present system, a two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system including an exhaust aftertreatment system is described for reducing NOx emissions and achieving desired fuel economy. More specifically, a system and method for controlling the exhaust aftertreatment system is provided. The present system being adapted to monitor and control select components of the exhaust aftertreatment system. Specifically, the control system may be adapted to control select components of an exhaust aftertreatment system to adaptively regulate filtration based on various operating conditions of the locomotive.

Abstract: A two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system including an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is described for reducing NOX emissions and achieving desired fuel economy by recirculating exhaust gas through the engine. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a pressure balance exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) assembly for a two-stroke locomotive diesel engine having an EGR system. The present pressure balance EGR assembly includes an EGR module adapted to define a space between the external housing wall of the DOC housing and the inner wall of the EGR module housing and a space between the external wall of the DPF housing and the inner wall of the EGR module housing. One side of each space is confined by a flange-gasket arrangement, whereas the other side of the space is in open communication with the outlet of the respective DOC or DPF such that a portion of the exhaust fills each space.

Abstract: A locomotive two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system including an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is described for reducing NOX emissions and achieving improved fuel economy by recirculating exhaust gas through the engine. This system generally includes a turbocharger adapted to draw and compress fresh air. An aftercooler is coupled to the turbocharger adapted to cool the compressed air. A two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine having a power assembly provides combustion and produces exhaust therefrom. The engine has a positive pressure gradient between the power assembly intake ports and the exhaust manifold to maintain scavenging and mixing in the power assembly. An EGR system includes a flow regulating device and a cooler. The flow regulating device is adapted to direct a select portion of the exhaust gas to be recirculated and direct the majority portion of the exhaust gas to the turbocharger.

Abstract: A locomotive two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system including an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system and apparatus is described for reducing NOx emissions and achieving improved fuel economy by recirculating exhaust gas through the engine. This system generally includes a turbocharger adapted to draw and compress fresh air. An aftercooler is coupled to the turbocharger adapted to cool the compressed air. A two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine having a power assembly provides combustion and produces exhaust therefrom. The engine has a positive pressure gradient between the power assembly intake ports and the exhaust manifold to maintain scavenging and mixing in the power assembly. An EGR system includes a flow regulating device and a cooler. The flow regulating device is adapted to direct a select portion of the exhaust gas to be recirculated and direct the majority portion of the exhaust gas to the turbocharger.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a locomotive two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system including an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system for reducing NOX emissions and achieving improved fuel economy by recirculating exhaust gas through the engine. The EGR system includes a flow regulating device and a cooler. The flow regulating device (e.g., a valve or positive flow device) is adapted to direct a select portion of the exhaust gas to be recirculated to the engine system. The cooler is coupled to the flow regulating device for decreasing the temperature of the exhaust gas. Additionally, a control system for the EGR system is provided which monitors and controls select components of any of the EGR systems described. Specifically, the control system may be adapted to control select components of an EGR system to adaptively regulate exhaust gas recirculation based on various operating conditions of the locomotive.

Abstract: An externally mounted mechanical device for mechanically closing a pressurized tank or cylinder valve, such as a grill tank, is provided. The device comprises a securing mechanism, a rotatable mechanism having a handle recess to receive a handle of pressurized tank or cylinder valve, and a torsional spring, wherein the torsional spring is configured to store potential torsional force and then release the torsional force by way of a timed release mechanism. The mechanical device comprises a securing device for securing the mechanical device to a tank or cylinder. Torsional force may be stored in torsional spring by way of a ratchet and pawl that also is configured to release the stored torsional force by way of a timed release.

Abstract: A software architecture that provides applications with uniform access to data that is available from heterogeneous data sources. Applications access Liquid Data through a set of unified XML views that have been derived from the schemas of the underlying data sources. Liquid Data provides data independence in that applications can write components that do not have to change if an underlying data source changes.

Abstract: A training mitten and/or glove and methods of use thereof for training how to field is provided. The training mitten and training glove each separately comprise a thumb portion, finger portions and a hand portion bearing a design of an alligator's head, eyes, mouth and teeth. The training glove and training mitten may be modified to include two and three dimensional structure to accentuate characteristics of the head of an alligator. Artwork designs of features of an alligator are included with the training mitten and glove. An educational training and/or safety method for teaching how to field a ball is also provided and comprises the step of holding a training glove or a first training mitten in near proximity to a second training mitten in an open position and securing a ball by holding the training glove or a first training mitten in near proximity to a second training mitten in a closed position.