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Status Report on Locomotives as Sources of Air Pollution
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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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Ephraim,, M., "Status Report on Locomotives as Sources of Air Pollution," SAE Technical Paper 720604, 1972, https://doi.org/10.4271/720604.Also In
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- “Nationwide Inventory - Air Pollutant Emissions, 1968, Publication No. AP-73” National Pollution Control Administration, U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare August 1970
- “A Study of the Environmental Impact of Projected Increases in Intercity Freight Traffic to Association of American Railroads” Battelle August 1971