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In freight trains with a high share of empty open cars, car covers could substantially reduce air resistance.
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Technology field: Aerodynamics and friction
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General information
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General criteria
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Environmental criteria
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Economic criteria
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Application outside railway sector (this technology is railway specific)
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Overall rating
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Overall potential: promising |
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Time horizon: mid-term |
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From an energy point of view, covering empty freight cars is a highly promising measure. Since the covers will not be easily compatible with existing operational patterns, process complexity could be a critical barrier. The potential of the measure however justifies a more detailed assessment on possible lanes of implementation. |
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References / Links:
Vollmer 1989
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date created: 2002-10-17 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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