Abstract: Conventional APUs for diesel-electric locomotives may include an AC electric generator and typically require additional hardware to be installed to convert the AC power output by the generator to DC power that can power electrical systems or charge batteries in the locomotive. According to some embodiments, there is provided an auxiliary power unit (APU) or system for operation in cooperation with a primary engine. The APU includes a secondary engine; a primary engine coolant heating system, or a primary engine lubricant heating system; a control system that automatically shuts down the primary engine and starts the secondary engine responsive to a predetermined condition; and a Direct Current (DC) power generator that generates an output voltage, the DC power generator being driven by the secondary engine.

Abstract: Conventional APUs for diesel-electric locomotives may include an AC electric generator and typically require additional hardware to be installed to convert the AC power output by the generator to DC power that can power electrical systems or charge batteries in the locomotive. According to some embodiments, there is provided an auxiliary power unit (APU) or system for operation in cooperation with a primary engine. The APU includes a secondary engine; a primary engine coolant heating system, or a primary engine lubricant heating system; a control system that automatically shuts down the primary engine and starts the secondary engine responsive to a predetermined condition; and a Direct Current (DC) power generator that generates an output voltage, the DC power generator being driven by the secondary engine.

Abstract: An adaptor for adapting a seat of an engine capable of using a first fuel and having a seat for receiving a first fuel injector means with a discharge nozzle for flowing the first fuel, comprising a body having a bore with side walls for receiving the first fuel injector means, a plurality of spaced apart protuberances extending from the sidewalls for limiting movement of the discharge nozzle, an inlet for receiving a second fuel, and an adaptor hole for communicating with the discharge nozzle and the inlet, the adaptor hole being formed through a portion of the body which is to be fitted within the seat of the engine originally provided for receiving the first fuel injector means. The adaptor can be used to modify an existing engine using the first fuel such that the engine can use both the first fuel and a second fuel.

Abstract: In an enrober, a food ingredient spray apparatus includes a spray air tube and a first housing section defining an outer orifice connected to the air tube. A separately formed nozzle piece received by the first housing section defines an inner orifice within the outer orifice and communicates with an ingredient tube. To secure the nozzle piece and the ingredient tube in their respective positions, a second housing section is removably connected to the first housing section. A plurality of interchangeable nozzle pieces having different size inner orifices can be provided, along with a variety of corresponding plungers.