LOCOMOTIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS AND THEIR IMPACT

Exhaust emission measurements were made on three locomotive engines: an EMD 12-567, an EMD 16-645E-3, and a General Electric 7FDL16. Constituents measured included: total hydrocarbons, light hydrocarbons, CO, CO sub 2, NO (two methods), NO sub x, O sub 2, aldehydes, and smoke. The locomotives were operated in a stationary position at a diagnostic facility, and continuous analysis was employed for all constituents except light hydrocarbons and aldehydes. The emissions data acquired were used in conjunction with information on locomotive population and usage to estimate emission factors and national emissions impact.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper was contributed by the Diesel and Gas Engine Power Division of the ASME and presented at the Diesel and Gas Engine Power Conference and Exhibit, Houston, Texas, 28 April-2 May 1974.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • HARE, C T
  • SPRINGER, K J
  • Huls, T A
• Publication Date: 1974-1-28

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 19 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel engine exhaust gases; Environmental impacts; Exhaust gases
• Subject Areas: Environment; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00071620
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Report/Paper Numbers: 74-DGP-3
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 20 1974 12:00AM