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| Whereas in conventional diesel engines injection pressure is generated for each injector individually, a common rail engine stores the fuel under high pressure in a central container ("common rail") and delivers it to the individual injectors on demand. Benefits of common rail injection are reduced noise levels, stronger performance, improved emission control and greater efficiency. |
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| Technology field: Optimisation of traction technologies |
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| References / Links: Günther 1998; www.siemensvdo.com |
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 date created: 2002-10-09 |
| © UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
