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Coal Unit Train Assembly, 100 Railcars, Construction

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1509265· OSTI ID:1509265
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  1. National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV, and Albany, OR (United States)
Calculates the number of locomotives and railcars needed to haul coal from the coal mine to the power plant over the lifetime of the plant. Assumes one locomotive can pull 20 capacity-laden railcars with 100 railcars per unit train. To access the model referenced in the report, please visit https://www.netl.doe.gov/energy-analysis/details?id=0B4ACAAE-2731-48A8-AD94-393C4D0E946C
Research Organization:
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV, and Albany, OR (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM)
OSTI ID:
1509265
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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