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Re-engining of diesel stock (replacement of engine) |
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For old stock re-engining is a means to improve fuel economy and reduce exhaust emissions. With re-engining the existing diesel engine is replaced by a new one with better economic and environmental performance.
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Technology field: Optimisation of traction technologies
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General information
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General criteria
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Environmental criteria
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Impacts on energy efficiency:
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Energy efficiency potential for single vehicle: > 10% |
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Energy efficiency potential throughout fleet: (no data) |
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Re-engining of old stock may result in improvements in fuel economy of up to 30 %. Energy efficiency effect in entire fleet depends on age structure of diesel fleet and diesel/electric ratio. |
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Other environmental impacts: positive |
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Reduced emission of pollutants. |
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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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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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