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A Hybrid Active/Passive Exhaust Noise Control (APECS) for Locomotives

This report documents the analysis and development of an Active/Passive Exhaust Noise Control System (APECS) for railroad passenger locomotives that could provide at least 10 dBA noise reduction. Based on preliminary analyses and tests on actual locomotives in 1995 and 1996, a combination active...