News from April 5th reveals that CRRC, together with the National Energy Investment Group, has successfully developed China's first high-power hydrogen fuel cell shunting locomotive. This milestone was showcased during a 10,000-ton load test on the Bazhun line of the Xinshuo Railway at Sidaoliu Station, marking a critical step towards the commercial application of high-power hydrogen energy in China's heavy-haul railways.
Powered by hydrogen, this locomotive demonstrated formidable traction capability by smoothly towing 105 C80 wagons over a distance of 2 kilometers at a constant speed. Its power system, integrating hydrogen fuel cells with lithium batteries, boasts a top design speed of 100 kilometers per hour and a maximum power output of 2400 kilowatts, ensuring impressive start-up traction force and consistent hauling capacity on level tracks.
A highlight of this locomotive is its innovative high-power hybrid propulsion system, which, through sophisticated energy management and power control strategies, ensures stability during traction and braking, while automatically adjusting power to prolong the battery life effectively.
Moreover, the locomotive's modular, standardized, and versatile design allows for flexible adjustment of power supply modes and energy output strategies to meet varying traction demands, catering to a broader range of operational environments.
Additionally, this locomotive is capable of operating on both electrified and non-electrified tracks, underscoring its exceptional adaptability to various environments. This capability ensures it meets diverse operational requirements, including yard switching, light-duty tasks, loop line loading, and power plant delivery and pickup operations.
