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Technical Reports
Prototype Design and Evaluation of Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Systems for use in Locomotives
Keywords: Solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine, SOFC-GT, hybrid fuel cell system, National Fuel Cell Research Center, NFCRC, fuel cell, gas turbine, prototype design, locomotive engine
Abstract: Hybrid solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine (SOFC-GT) systems are among the most efficient and lowest emitting power generation systems conceived for use in locomotives. Their...
Technical Reports
Improving Collision Post Crashworthiness of Legacy Locomotives
Keywords: Accidents, crashworthiness, collision-posts, crash protection, S-580, narrow- nose, fatalities
Abstract: Modern locomotives are built to crashworthiness standards defined in Subpart D of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 229 as well as the Association of American...
Technical Reports
Heat Release Rate Requirements for Railcar Interior Finish: Appendices A Through E
Keywords: Rail car, interior finish, heat release rate, flammability performance requirement, fire safety
Presentations
PTC Collaboration Session Third of Six in 2019 and 2020
Keywords: Positive Train Control, Collaboration Session,
Abstract: The following topics were discussed with invited attendees: Industry’s PTC Status as of June 30, 2019 & Self-reported Challenges; FRA’s PTC Organization; FRA’s...
Washington, DC
United States
Technical Reports
Freight Train Positive Train Control Braking Enforcement Algorithm Research and Testing
Keywords: Braking enforcement algorithm, braking algorithm, freight braking algorithm, Positive Train Control, PTC, I-ETMS®, Electronically Controlled Pneumatic brakes, ECP brakes, simulation, modeling, Monte Carlo simulation, testing
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) researched methods for improving Positive Train Control (PTC) braking algorithm performance and supported industry implementation and...