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A Study of the Use of Bio-Based Technologies (Lubricant and Grease) in Railroad Applications

Document Series:
Technical Reports
Author:
  • Lou Honary, Melissa Shurland
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/11
Office
RRD
Subject:
Environmental ProtectionFreight OperationsRail and Infrastructure IntegrityRolling StockTrack
Keywords:
bio-based, biodegradable, rail curve grease, grease, rolling stock, lubrication, friction reduction, mineral oil-based grease, hydraulic oil
Document
Bio-Based Lubricant in Rail Applications_20140521_FINAL.pdf (4.24 MB)

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Last updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014