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      <title>Research for the AASHTO Standing Committee on Planning. Task 38. Supplemental Evaluation in Support of NCHRP 25-17</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The purpose of this task is to re-evaluate the conclusions of the Final Report developed under National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Project 25-17 based on new emission factor models, new rules, and impending implementation guidance that were not available during the original research effort. The emissions and air quality modeling results will be re-evaluated based on the new MOBILE6 and EMission FACtor (EMFAC) models that were not available in time to be incorporated into the Project 25-17 efforts. The effects of new rules, such as the Heavy Duty/Low Sulfur Diesel Rule, that were not in place when the previous analysis was performed will also be included. In may also be important to factor in our current understanding of emerging rules (e.g., Clear Skies Initiative, Non-Road Engine Rules, etc.). The implications of the new models and new rules on SIP development and future conformity determinations will be determined. Ultimately, the conclusions of Project 25-17 will be confirmed or revised accordingly.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:02:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Diesel/Glycerin Emulsion Fuel Project</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This project scope is to evaluate Diesel/Glycerin emulsion fuels in marine &amp;#8339;vessels. The company Sea Change Group LLC is developing the diesel/glycerin fuels that will be tested in this effort. Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) will test the fuels both in laboratory diesel engine s and in MMA work vessels  under at-sea conditions. The project will evaluate the fuel as a drop-in, low emissions, low cost fuel for use in heavy marine engines as found in marine, rail and stationary power application such as pipeline pumping stations. Glycerin is a waste product of the biodiesel industry and has significant fuel content and is very low cost. When emulsified with diesel, testing has shown that significant NO&amp;#8339; and particulate matter emissions reductions can be achieved, comparable to the emissions reductions seen using water emulsion fuels. The project will evaluate the Diesel/glycerin emulsion fuels for emissions and vessel performance in the MMA R/V Quickwater, a 41 foot coast Guard fast response vessel, that is specially equipped for high fidelity emissions and performance testing. The vessel has twin Diesel engines allowing side by side comparison testing under at sea conditions. Multiple fuels can be switched over to each engine in real time for each engine while underway, allowing unbiased comparison between two fuels simultaneously.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2014 01:01:09 GMT</pubDate>
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