This grant is for the purpose of investigating the environmental impact of using various biodiesel blends in locomotive engines. The core objective is to rigorously assess how different fuel types influence gaseous and particulate matter emissions. Specifically, the project will test pre-selected locomotive engines with blends including conventional EPA certification diesel, California Air Resource Board (CARB) fuel, and B5 and B20 biodiesel fuels. This comprehensive study aims to quantify the changes in emission profiles across these diverse fuel compositions. The findings will provide crucial data to understand the environmental implications of integrating biodiesel into the locomotive transportation sector, thereby informing the development of future fuel standards and promoting more sustainable practices in rail transport.
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: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 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 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2011 No Explanation |
| 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: | Locomotive Emissions Measurement for Various Blends of Biodiesel Fuel |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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