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Phoenix UCB: Clean Air in Ports
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Phoenix UCB Turbines - Ultra-clean Steam Power!
In 2003, the U.S. locomotive fleet consisted of more than 20,000 units, mostly driven by diesel-electric power plants. Engines ranged in size from about 2,000 horsepower for switching operations, to 4,000 horsepower engines designed for passenger and line-haul operations. Efforts underway to clean up diesel pollution in rail yards include using APU's (auxiliary power units) in switchers to reduce emissions from excessive diesel engine idling, and a shift toward battery-powered hybrids. The Phoenix UCB™ Ultra-Clean Burner eliminates ALL particulate matter and at least 90% of nitrogen oxides -- even when using waste oil as a fuel source! When coupled with our affordable Phoenix Steam Turbines, this clean-combustion technology is the perfect solution for rail systems of the 21st century. |
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Collectively, diesel-powered vehicles account for nearly half of all
nitrogen oxides and more than two-thirds of all particulate pollution
from U.S. transportation.