Status Report on Locomotives as Sources of Air Pollution

720604

02/01/1972

Event
International Congress of Transportation Conferences
Authors Abstract
Content
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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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/720604
Pages
5
Citation
Ephraim,, M., "Status Report on Locomotives as Sources of Air Pollution," SAE Technical Paper 720604, 1972, https://doi.org/10.4271/720604.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1972
Product Code
720604
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English