Demonstration of Alternative Methodology for Measuring Emissions of Locomotive Engines

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Federal Grant Title: Demonstration of Alternative Methodology for Measuring Emissions of Locomotive Engines
CFDA Number: 20.313
CFDA Description: Railroad Research and Development
Federal Agency Name: DOT Federal Railroad Administration
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology Transportation
Category Explanation: Information not provided
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-RRD-11-005
Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Posted Date: Jun 09, 2011
Creation Date: Jun 09, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 12, 2011 No Explanation
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 12, 2011 No Explanation
Archive Date: Sep 11, 2011
Expected Number of Awards: Information not provided
Estimated Total Program Funding: 50,000
Federal Grant Award Ceiling: 50,000
Federal Grant Award Floor: Information not provided
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility
North Carolina Department of Transportation is the only eligible entity permitted to apply.
Grant Description
The research effort will focus on demonstrating a methodology for using an engine dynamometer in conjunction with a Portable Emissions Measurement System (PEMS) to obtain engine performance data and to relate that data to emissions. The locomotives will be rebuilt before commencement of the engine dynamometer and PEMS testing.
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