Status Report on Locomotives as Sources of Air Pollution

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Ephraim, Max, author.

Conference Name:

International Congress of Transportation Conferences (1972-05-31 : Washington, District of Columbia, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1972

Summary:

The diesel electric locomotive as a source of gaseous emissions is reviewed. Locomotive operation is outlined to provide an understanding of diesel engine application, operation, and controls. Methods of evaluating gaseous emissions are offered for consideration as industry standards. Present-day exhaust emission levels are presented. Specific recommendations are offered to the locomotive manufacturers, the railroads, and to governmental regulating bodies to effect improved exhaust emission levels

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Publisher Number:

720604

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license