Mississauga, Ontario & Montreal, Québec

Battery Performance Analysis & Maintenance Support

Engineering Support
Canadian Railway Services

Project Scope:

  • Investigated uneven battery cell discharge within a rail maintenance vehicle.
  • Analyzed battery performance to identify potential root causes and reliability issues.
  • Developed procedures for safe battery compartment removal and system disconnection.
  • Established methods for individual battery cell testing and balancing.
  • Ensured maintenance procedures aligned with applicable safety and industry requirements.
  • Created practical guidance to support more efficient diagnostics and servicing.
Canadian Railway Services

How does CRWS help?

CRWS applied a structured investigative approach despite limited initial data. Working closely with technicians and end users, our team conducted on-site inspections and gathered operational insights to better understand how the battery system performed under real-world conditions.

Using these findings, CRWS developed clear, practical procedures adapted to the tools available on-site and the project’s safety requirements. These procedures provided technicians with an effective approach to diagnosing, testing, balancing, and managing faulty battery cells while helping improve overall system reliability.

 

Canadian Railway Services

What the future holds

The project provides a foundation for more consistent battery maintenance and improved system reliability. The procedures developed can be standardized across similar equipment, helping accelerate diagnostics, reduce downtime, and extend battery service life.

Continued monitoring and refinement can also provide valuable insights for future maintenance strategies and battery system design improvements.

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