The EPA is offering a grant to study the impact of biodiesel blends on locomotive emissions. This research will measure gaseous and particulate emissions of locomotive engines using various fuel blends, including EPA certification diesel fuel, CARB fuel, and B5/B20 biodiesel. Researchers will analyze how different fuel mixtures affect emissions to provide valuable insights for environmental sustainability.
Opportunity ID: 101434
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | FR-RRD-11-009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Locomotive Emissions Measurement for Various Blends of Biodiesel Fuel |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 24, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 17, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Only Southwest Research Institute is eligible to apply |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description:: | The study will focus on investigation how the use of biodiesel in locomotive engines will impact the gaseous and particulate matter emissions of the engines. The emissions of pre-selected locomotive engines will be tested with blends of conventional EPA certification diesel fuel, California Air Resource Board (CARB) fuel, and B5 and B20 biodiesel fuels. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1