Australia’s first diesel-hybrid train fleet conversion with Adelaide Metro

Adelaide Metro and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, South Australia together with Keolis Downer has created Australia’s first diesel-hybrid train operations using ABB’s Energy Storage System (ESS), and BORDLINE® Max 700-HP battery pack with a standalone battery cooling system. An ABB traction converter adoption kit integrates the ESS Chopper with a software upgrade to optimise the traction chain efficiency.

As a result of this diesel engine and converter upgrade to more advanced, electrified technology, each of their 50 trains will deliver a C02 reduction of 2,700 tonnes annually combined once the project is completed. The entire system will result in a total energy efficiency improvement of up to 35% when factoring in the original ABB converter upgrade, plus, reduce engine smell and improve passenger experience thanks to reduced diesel engine noise.

Adelaide Metro will be able to experience:
-A reduction in CO2 emissions by ~2,700 tonnes annually, and save over 10 million litres of diesel fuel over ESS life in a fleet of 50 hybrid cars
-Energy savings of up to 20% on a typical commuter train application, largely attributable to the braking energy regeneration feature of the system
-A reduction in the diesel peak load of the engine by 19% which will reduce noise and increase engine lifetime therefore reduce engine maintenance requirements and subsequent lifecycle costs
-The ESS, based on LTO technology, has a 10-year lifetime which corresponds to 1.2 million braking cycles
-The diesel engine can be completely switched off when in an underground station to reduce noise output and air pollution

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