Field Test of Biodiesel

This project will evaluate engine durability of locomotives using biodiesel fuels.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Program information: Railroad Systems Issues, Alternative Fuels - Biodiesel. Contract to a Performing Organization has not yet been awarded. Links to project: http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/54000/54200/54258/Locomotive_Biofuel_Study_20140527_FINAL_1_.pdf and http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/50000/50600/50689/Biodiesel_Intercity_Passenger_Rail_FINAL_1_.pdf and http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/50000/50600/50689/Appendix_A_-_Fuel_Summary_1_.pdf

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $1279000
• Contract Numbers:

  Grant ID 76

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Railroad Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Shurland, Melissa

• Start Date: 20091001
• Expected Completion Date: 20150901
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Biodiesel fuels; Durability tests; Locomotives
• Subject Areas: Energy; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01575183
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: Grant ID 76
• Files: RIP
• Created Date: Aug 31 2015 12:10PM