The potential for LNG as a railroad fuel in the U.S.
Journal Article
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· Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power
Freight railroad operations in the US represent a substantial opportunity for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to displace diesel fuel. With the promise of achieving an overwhelming economic advantage over diesel fuel, this paper presents some discussion to the question, ``Why is the application of LNG for railroad use in the US moving so slowly?'' A brief overview of the freight railroad operations in the US is given, along with a summary of several railroad LNG demonstration projects. US Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board exhaust emission regulations may cause the railroad industry to move from small-scale LNG demonstration projects to using LNG as a primary freight railroad transportation fuel in selected regions or route-specific applications.
- Research Organization:
- Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, TX (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 20015456
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Journal Name: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 122; ISSN JETPEZ; ISSN 0742-4795
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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