Table 1.
Characteristics of the Series 7300 and 7400 diesel locomotive engines used in this study.
| Maker | Electric Motive Division, General Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Model no. | 16-645E3 |
| Cylinder size (mm) | 230 × 254 |
| Number of cycles | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 14.5:1 |
| Pull capacity (bhp) | 3000 |
| RPM idle/notch 8 | (RPM idle) 315 (RPM notch 8) 900 |
RPM: revolutions per minute.