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Optimize your ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT: Efficient, sustainable Knorr-Bremse technologies for the rail industry
At InnoTrans, Knorr-Bremse will showcase comprehensive solutions for helping customers to make their fleets more sustainable by increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions.
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Part of Knorr-Bremse’s presence at InnoTrans 2024 will focus on helping customers to optimize their ecological footprint. Hands-on, fascinating exhibits include AirSupply Smart and Sustainable Friction Pairing.
Economical, efficient and sustainable fleet operations are prerequisites for rail transportation to further enhance its position in the mobility mix. Knorr-Bremse enables customers to reduce the ecological footprint of their vehicles: At InnoTrans (Main Hall 1.2, Booth 250), the company will be presenting a wide variety of systems that help to reduce energy and resource consumption, and cut down carbon, noise and particulate emissions.
“Enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in rail operations is a key factor in making rail mobility even more attractive and successful,” affirms Dr. Nicolas Lange, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG with global responsibility for the Rail division. “To actively influence the trend toward an increasingly eco-efficient, resource-efficient rail sector, we’re investing in the development of environmentally friendly solutions that improve the sustainability and cost efficiency of fleet operations, such as high-precision braking systems and smart energy management.”
AirSupply Smart – shifting the compressed-air supply paradigm
When supplying compressed air to rail vehicle braking systems, AirSupply Smart enables a new kind of eco-friendly energy and noise emission management. The technology uses permanent condition monitoring to take existing air supply methods to a whole new level by responding directly to real-time conditions and delivering compressed air on demand.
At InnoTrans, Knorr-Bremse will be presenting AirSupply Smart in conjunction with the latest generation of the company’s screw-type compressor: ScrewSupply Eco. The entire system is designed to maximize ease of maintenance and reduce lifecycle costs by up to 40%. In addition, the compressor’s optimized construction substantially cuts down weight and noise emissions, as well as the installation space required. These product features are all the result of applying EcoDesign principles to the new ScrewSupply Eco generation.
“Enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in rail operations is a key factor in making rail mobility even more attractive and successful,” affirms Dr. Nicolas Lange, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG with global responsibility for the Rail division. “To actively influence the trend toward an increasingly eco-efficient, resource-efficient rail sector, we’re investing in the development of environmentally friendly solutions that improve the sustainability and cost efficiency of fleet operations, such as high-precision braking systems and smart energy management.”
AirSupply Smart – shifting the compressed-air supply paradigm
When supplying compressed air to rail vehicle braking systems, AirSupply Smart enables a new kind of eco-friendly energy and noise emission management. The technology uses permanent condition monitoring to take existing air supply methods to a whole new level by responding directly to real-time conditions and delivering compressed air on demand.
At InnoTrans, Knorr-Bremse will be presenting AirSupply Smart in conjunction with the latest generation of the company’s screw-type compressor: ScrewSupply Eco. The entire system is designed to maximize ease of maintenance and reduce lifecycle costs by up to 40%. In addition, the compressor’s optimized construction substantially cuts down weight and noise emissions, as well as the installation space required. These product features are all the result of applying EcoDesign principles to the new ScrewSupply Eco generation.
SIFU – a system for improving energy efficiency in vehicles
The highly configurable, service-friendly System Integrated Functional Unit (SIFU) developed by Group brand Microelettrica Scientifica is responsible for smart energy management and measuring current in trains. The unit’s sensor system measures and delivers a full range of operating data on the vehicle’s energy consumption and voltage distribution – including the amount of braking energy recuperated. Based on smart data
analytics, operators can then take steps to improve the vehicle’s energy efficiency. SIFU combines the many complex electronic components required to control energy distribution in a single compact, digitized system. Thanks to its adaptable, modular design, SIFU can reduce the amount of wiring in vehicles by over 70%.
Sustainable Friction Pairing – the ideal combination
In braking systems optimized for performance and sustainability, the ideal combination of friction materials – known as the “friction pairing” of brake pad with brake disc – plays a vital role. As a full-range supplier of friction materials, Knorr-Bremse provides application-specific material pairs of brake pads and brake discs for all types of trains, areas of application and global railroad standards.
The interactive Sustainable Friction Pairing exhibit combines a brake disc consisting of three different materials with the optimum brake pad. The exhibit will show visitors how an optimized friction pair helps to reduce carbon, fine dust and particulate emissions, and consequently enables more sustainable braking.
The highly configurable, service-friendly System Integrated Functional Unit (SIFU) developed by Group brand Microelettrica Scientifica is responsible for smart energy management and measuring current in trains. The unit’s sensor system measures and delivers a full range of operating data on the vehicle’s energy consumption and voltage distribution – including the amount of braking energy recuperated. Based on smart data
analytics, operators can then take steps to improve the vehicle’s energy efficiency. SIFU combines the many complex electronic components required to control energy distribution in a single compact, digitized system. Thanks to its adaptable, modular design, SIFU can reduce the amount of wiring in vehicles by over 70%.
Sustainable Friction Pairing – the ideal combination
In braking systems optimized for performance and sustainability, the ideal combination of friction materials – known as the “friction pairing” of brake pad with brake disc – plays a vital role. As a full-range supplier of friction materials, Knorr-Bremse provides application-specific material pairs of brake pads and brake discs for all types of trains, areas of application and global railroad standards.
The interactive Sustainable Friction Pairing exhibit combines a brake disc consisting of three different materials with the optimum brake pad. The exhibit will show visitors how an optimized friction pair helps to reduce carbon, fine dust and particulate emissions, and consequently enables more sustainable braking.
green[air] – climate control solutions that use natural refrigerants
The green[air] concept developed by Knorr-Bremse brand Merak provides a wide range of options for configuring intelligent air-conditioning solutions for trains. As part of a complete, energy-efficient climate control solution for driver and passenger compartments, the system can run on eco-friendly refrigerants such as propane (R290), with a GWP of just 0.02, or CO2, with a GWP of 1. Thanks to their flexible system architectures, Merak’s green[air] technologies make it easier for operators to switch to environmentally friendly refrigerants. Operators can also select from a range of technologies to suit their individual preferences, such as optimized output controls, heat-exchanger design or fan aerodynamics. The company’s green[air] solutions will be showcased by the custom[air] demonstrator.
Meet up with Knorr-Bremse at #TalentCorner
Break the Limits, RIDE THE FLOW is Knorr-Bremse’s dynamic slogan for InnoTrans 2024. Knorr-Bremse’s presence in Berlin will feature an impressive 1,000 square meters of exhibition space, showcasing the company’s key brands and business units (Hall 1.2, Booth 250). The booth will focus on five areas of innovation: Traffic Flow, Ecological Footprint, Traveling Comfort, Operations & Maintenance and Digital Solutions. In the Talent Corner, the company’s HR team will provide details of career options and professional prospects at Knorr-Bremse. InnoTrans is happening on September 24-27, 2024, in Berlin.
The green[air] concept developed by Knorr-Bremse brand Merak provides a wide range of options for configuring intelligent air-conditioning solutions for trains. As part of a complete, energy-efficient climate control solution for driver and passenger compartments, the system can run on eco-friendly refrigerants such as propane (R290), with a GWP of just 0.02, or CO2, with a GWP of 1. Thanks to their flexible system architectures, Merak’s green[air] technologies make it easier for operators to switch to environmentally friendly refrigerants. Operators can also select from a range of technologies to suit their individual preferences, such as optimized output controls, heat-exchanger design or fan aerodynamics. The company’s green[air] solutions will be showcased by the custom[air] demonstrator.
Meet up with Knorr-Bremse at #TalentCorner
Break the Limits, RIDE THE FLOW is Knorr-Bremse’s dynamic slogan for InnoTrans 2024. Knorr-Bremse’s presence in Berlin will feature an impressive 1,000 square meters of exhibition space, showcasing the company’s key brands and business units (Hall 1.2, Booth 250). The booth will focus on five areas of innovation: Traffic Flow, Ecological Footprint, Traveling Comfort, Operations & Maintenance and Digital Solutions. In the Talent Corner, the company’s HR team will provide details of career options and professional prospects at Knorr-Bremse. InnoTrans is happening on September 24-27, 2024, in Berlin.
www.knorr-bremse.com
