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Battery Electric Rail Technology Review - A Technical and Operational Assessment. Current Status, Challenges and Perspectives

Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A002, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-78133
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78133
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Topics: Batteries, Emissions, Rails, Electrification, Density, Locomotives, Diesel, Energy efficiency, Traffic, Automobiles
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Maximizing RF Communications Throughput for Railroad Applications at 160 MHz

Pejman Ghasemzadeh, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif, Tarek Omar
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A004, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-79575
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-79575
View Paper titled, Maximizing RF Communications Throughput for Railroad Applications at 160 MHz
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Topics: Emissions, Filters, Railroads, Rails, Regulations, Signals, Trains, Design, Emission spectroscopy, Spectroscopy
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Hybrid Rail Technology Review: an Intermediate Pathway For Electrifying the Freight and Commuter Rail Sector - a Technical and Operational Assessment

Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A001, April 20–21, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2021-58271
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58271
View Paper titled, Hybrid Rail Technology Review: an Intermediate Pathway For Electrifying the Freight and Commuter Rail Sector - a Technical and Operational Assessment
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Topics: Emissions, Energy storage, Rails, Engines, Density, Traction, Electric motors, Internal combustion engines, Kinetic energy, Bridges (Structures)
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Fuel Cell Rail Technology Review: A Tool for an Autonomous Rail Electrifying Strategy

Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A001, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1223
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1223
View Paper titled, Fuel Cell Rail Technology Review: A Tool for an Autonomous Rail Electrifying Strategy
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Topics: Fuel cells, Rails, Fuel cell technology, Diesel, Emissions, Locomotives, Rail vehicles, Batteries, Fuels, Hydrogen
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U.S. Freight Rail Fuel Efficiency: 1920-2015 Review and Discussion of Future Trends

Michael E. Iden
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A002, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1296
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1296
View Paper titled, U.S. Freight Rail Fuel Efficiency: 1920-2015 Review and Discussion of Future Trends
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Topics: Fuel efficiency, Rails, Railroads, Trucks, Diesel, Trains, Locomotives, Coal, Containers, Approximation
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A Tiered Approach for Evaluating the Sustainability of Remediation Activities at Rail Sites

Amanda D. McNally
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A003, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6163
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6163
View Paper titled, A Tiered Approach for Evaluating the Sustainability of Remediation Activities at Rail Sites
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Topics: Rails, Sustainability, Emissions, Liabilities, Columns (Structural), Construction, Cycles, Design, Economics , Governments
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Solving Various Train Approach Speeds to Highway Crossings Using Innovative Technologies

John Hofbauer
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A009, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6266
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6266
View Paper titled, Solving Various Train Approach Speeds to Highway Crossings Using Innovative Technologies
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Topics: Highways, Trains, Rails, Circuits, Communications based train control, Computers, Diesel, Emissions, Locomotives, Rail transportation
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LNG Use in Freight Rail Industry as an Economic and Environmental Driver: A Technical, Operational and Economic Assessment

Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A003, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2233
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2233
View Paper titled, LNG Use in Freight Rail Industry as an Economic and Environmental Driver: A Technical, Operational and Economic Assessment
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Topics: Economic analysis, Liquefied natural gas, Rails, Locomotives, Diesel, Fuels, Engines, Natural gas, Emissions, Nitrogen oxides
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A Framework for Defining a Sustainability Rating System for Railway Track-Beds

Sara Bressi, Gaetano Di Mino, Davide Lo Presti
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A002, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2232
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2232
View Paper titled, A Framework for Defining a Sustainability Rating System for Railway Track-Beds
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Topics: Railroads, Sustainability, Air pollution, Construction, Design, Emissions, Energy consumption, Green design, Highway engineering, Maintenance
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Challenges With Applying Axle Counter Technology in the USA

John Hofbauer
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A007, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2293
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2293
View Paper titled, Challenges With Applying Axle Counter Technology in the USA
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Topics: Circuits, Communications based train control, Electromagnetic compatibility, Emissions, Failure, Railroads, Rails, Signals, Testing, Trains
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Incorporating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in Freight Transportation Infrastructure Project Evaluation

Soumith Kumar Oduru, Pasi Lautala
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A006, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2303
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2303
View Paper titled, Incorporating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in Freight Transportation Infrastructure Project Evaluation
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Topics: Life cycle assessment, Transportation systems, Emissions, Carbon dioxide, Computer software, Copper, Cycles, Energy consumption, Fossil fuels, Nickel
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Hysteresis Heating of Railroad Bearing Thermoplastic Elastomer Suspension Element

Oscar O. Rodriguez, Arturo A. Fuentes, Constantine Tarawneh, Robert E. Jones
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A007, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2257
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2257
View Paper titled, Hysteresis Heating of Railroad Bearing Thermoplastic Elastomer Suspension Element
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Topics: Bearings, Heating, Railroads, Thermoplastic rubber, Heat, Temperature, Elastomers, Finite element analysis, Manufacturing, Steady state
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A Hybrid Hydraulic Propulsion System for Railway Machinery

Damiano Padovani, Monika Ivantysynova
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A003, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5824
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5824
View Paper titled, A Hybrid Hydraulic Propulsion System for Railway Machinery
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Topics: Machinery, Propulsion systems, Railroads, Displacement, Engines, Maintenance, Railroad construction, Air pollution control, Architecture, Combustion
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Environmental and Economic Analysis of Low Emissions Yard and Industrial Switchers

Alexander Ricci, Bryan Schlake
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A004, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5830
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5830
View Paper titled, Environmental and Economic Analysis of Low Emissions Yard and Industrial Switchers
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Topics: Economic analysis, Emissions, Railroads, Horsepower, Rails, Locomotives, Maintenance, Regulations, Automobiles, Batteries
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Toward Integrated Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Road and Multimodal Transportation Alternatives: A Case Study of the Highland Copper Project

Sumanth Kalluri, Pasi Lautala, Robert Handler
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A001, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5841
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5841
View Paper titled, Toward Integrated Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Road and Multimodal Transportation Alternatives: A Case Study of the Highland Copper Project
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Topics: Copper, Life cycle assessment, Life cycle costing, Roads, Transportation systems, Emissions, Carbon dioxide, Climate change, Construction, Maintenance
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Concept Definition of a Zero Emissions Boost Locomotive for Regional Passenger Rail

Dave Cook, Peter Eggleton, Ian Stewart
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A004, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5743
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5743
View Paper titled, Concept Definition of a Zero Emissions Boost Locomotive for Regional Passenger Rail
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Topics: Emissions, Locomotives, Rails, Diesel, Trains, Braking, Energy storage, Engineering simulation, Fuel consumption, Innovation
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Development of a Crashworthy High Capacity Under Frame CNG Storage Solution for Locomotives

Ian Stewart, Les Olson, Dave Cook
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A010, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5757
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5757
View Paper titled, Development of a Crashworthy High Capacity Under Frame CNG Storage Solution for Locomotives
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Topics: Crashworthiness, Locomotives, Storage, Cylinders, Diesel, Fuels, Stress, Design, Natural gas, Rails
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Study on Improving Rail Energy Efficiency (E2): Best Practices and Strategies

Aviva Brecher, Melissa Shurland
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A001, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5621
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5621
View Paper titled, Study on Improving Rail Energy Efficiency (E2): Best Practices and Strategies
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Topics: Energy efficiency, Rails, Sustainability, Fuels, Railroads, Locomotives, Air pollution, Biodiesel, Cities, Computer software
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Analysis of Trends in Commuter Rail Energy Efficiency

Giovanni C. DiDomenico, C. Tyler Dick
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A001, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3787
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3787
View Paper titled, Analysis of Trends in Commuter Rail Energy Efficiency
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Topics: Energy efficiency, Rails, Transportation systems, Energy consumption, Cities, Highways, Databases, Emissions, Energy resources, Fuels
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Battery Storage of Propulsion-Energy for Locomotives

Michael E. Iden
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A005, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3805
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3805
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Topics: Batteries, Locomotives, Propulsion, Storage, Design, Diesel, Dynamic braking, Emissions, Energy storage, Trains