Development of novel energy systems for LNG locomotives

The use of diesel in the railway sector brings challenges to the engineers to meet the current emissions standards set by governments. This thesis addresses potential solutions to overcome the emissions problems in the current diesel fueled locomotives with economic benefits using liquefied natural gas (LNG) locomotives. Six novel energy systems for LNG locomotives are developed with different prime movers and fuel combinations. The systems are analyzed energetically and exergetically, and their performances are compared for evaluation purposes. The environmental impact and the fuel cost for each system are considered in the comparison. The current study investigates the use of the fuel combinations including LNG-ULSD, LNG-LPG, LNG- and LNG only to run the locomotive using different prime movers.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Applied Science (MASc)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2015

Author dc:creator

• Al Ali, Mohammed

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Dincer, Ibrahim

• Energy
• Exergy
• Efficiency
• LNG
• Locomotive

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10155/535

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ontariotechu.scholaris.ca:10155/535