Title :
Field experience with electrostatic precipitator on diesel locomotive engine air intake
Author :
Kangas, Pell ; Kern, W. C. ; Richardson, E. L.
Author_Institution :
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, Baltimore, Md.
Abstract :
An experimental electrostatic precipitator was specially designed to fit the limited space in a diesel locomotive. Its effectiveness as an engine intake air cleaner and its practicality as a regular component in the locomotive were evaluated after two years of heavy freight service.
Keywords :
Atmospheric measurements; Cleaning; Electrodes; Electrostatic precipitators; Engines; Maintenance engineering; Pistons;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/TAI.1958.6369038
