What is the role of the diesel engine, alternator, rectifier, and propulsion equipment in a diesel locomotive?

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The diesel engine, alternator, rectifier, and propulsion equipment work together to power and drive a diesel locomotive.

The diesel engine is responsible for converting diesel fuel into mechanical energy to power the locomotive.
The alternator generates electricity to power the various electrical systems on the locomotive.
The rectifier converts the alternating current (AC) produced by the alternator into direct current (DC) for use by the locomotive's systems.
The propulsion equipment uses the power generated by the diesel engine to drive the locomotive forward or backward.
All these components work together seamlessly to ensure the efficient operation of the diesel locomotive.

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