scholarly journals Emissions of a Euro 6b Diesel Passenger Car Retrofitted with a Solid Ammonia Reduction System

Atmosphere ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barouch Giechaskiel ◽  
Ricardo Suarez-Bertoa ◽  
Tero Lahde ◽  
Michael Clairotte ◽  
Massimo Carriero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Nox Reduction ◽  
Cold Start ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
Passenger Car ◽  
The Road ◽  
Diesel Vehicles ◽  
Hot Start ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Solid Ammonia

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from diesel vehicles are a serious environmental concern. Prior to the introduction of on-road tests at type approval, vehicle on-road NOx emissions were found many times higher than the applicable limits. Retrofitting an existing vehicle is a short/mid-term solution. We evaluated a NOx reduction retrofit system installed on a Euro 6b diesel passenger car both in the laboratory and on the road. The retrofit consisted of an under-floor SCR (selective catalytic reduction) for NOx catalyst in combination with a solid ammonia-based dosing system as the NOx reductant. The retrofit reduced NOx emissions from 25% (50 mg/km) to 82% (725 mg/km) both in the laboratory and on the road. The minimum reduction was achieved at cold start cycles and the maximum at hot start cycles. The retrofit had small effect on CO2 (fuel consumption). No ammonia emissions were detected and the N2O increase was negligible at cold start cycles, but up to 18 mg/km at hot start cycles. The results showed that the retrofit technology could be beneficial even for high emitting Euro 6b diesel vehicles.

scholarly journals Particle Number Emissions of a Diesel Vehicle during and between Regeneration Events

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barouch Giechaskiel
Keyword(s):  
Particle Number ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Diesel Particulate ◽  
Particulate Filters ◽  
The Road ◽  
Diesel Vehicles ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Cold Starts ◽  
Diesel Vehicle

All modern diesel vehicles in Europe are equipped with diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and their particle number (PN) emissions at the tailpipe are close to ambient air levels. After the Dieselgate scandal for high NOx emissions of diesel vehicles on the road, the high PN emissions during regeneration events are on the focus. The PN emissions of a diesel vehicle on the road and in the laboratory with or without regeneration events were measured using systems with evaporation tubes and catalytic strippers and counters with lower sizes of 23, 10 and 4 nm. The tests showed significant PN levels only during engine cold starts with a big fraction of sub-23 nm particles during the first minute. After the first seconds the sub-23 nm fraction was negligible. Urea injection at the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for NOx system did not affect the PN levels and the sub-23 nm fraction. The emissions during regeneration events were higher than the PN limit, but rapidly decreased 2-3 orders of magnitude below the limit after the regeneration. Artificially high sub-10 nm levels were seen during the regeneration (volatile artifact) at the system with the evaporation tube. The regenerations were forced every 100–350 km and the overall emissions including the regeneration events were two to four times lower than the current laboratory PN limit. The results of this study confirmed the efficiency of DPFs under laboratory and on-road driving conditions.

Effect of Butanol on the Performance of DeNOx Aftertreatment Systems of a Diesel Vehicle Under WLTC Driving Conditions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Calle-Asensio ◽  
Juan José Hernández ◽  
José Rodríguez-Fernández ◽  
Víctor Domínguez-Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Nox Reduction ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Lean Nox Trap ◽  
Diesel Vehicles ◽  
Medium Speed ◽  
Emission Regulations ◽  
Lean Nox ◽  
Light Duty Vehicles

Abstract Advanced biofuels and electrofuels, among which are medium-long chain alcohols, have gained importance in the transport sector with the enforcement of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (2018/2001). In parallel, last European emission regulations have become much more restrictive regarding NOx, so vehicle manufacturers have been forced to incorporate lean NOx trap (LNT) and/or selective catalytic reduction (SCR). Thus, the combination of modern DeNOx devices and the upcoming higher contribution of sustainable biofuels is a new challenge. In this work, two Euro 6 diesel vehicles, one equipped with LNT and the other with ammonia-SCR, have been tested following the Worldwide harmonized Light-duty vehicles Test Cycle (WLTC) at warm (24°C) and cold (−7°C) conditions using conventional diesel fuel and a diesel-butanol (90/10% vol.) blend. While the effect of butanol on the LNT efficiency was not significant, its influence on the SCR performance was notable during the low and medium-speed phases of the driving cycle, mainly under warm climatic conditions. Despite of the lower NOx concentration at the catalyst inlet, the worst efficiency of the SCR with butanol could be attributed to hydrocarbons deposition on the catalyst surface, which inhibits the NOx reduction reactions with ammonia. Moreover, the LNT was not sensitive to the ambient temperature while the SCR performance greatly depended on this parameter.

scholarly journals Measures to optimize traffic and the environment. Calculations of environmental safety on a given section of the Rostov-on-Don road network

2020 ◽  
pp. 68-77
Author(s):  
R. S. Durov ◽  
◽  
E. V. Varnakova ◽  
K. O. Kobzev ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Road Network ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Environmental Indicators ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
The Road ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Reduce Emissions ◽  
On The Road ◽  
State Of The Environment

Introduction. One of the most pressing socio-economic problems is the state of the environment, which affects the living conditions of many people. The article deals with the problem areas of the intersection of 20-ya Liniya street – Sholokhov Avenue in Rostov-on-Don. Problem Statement. The purpose of this paper is to improve environmental safety at the intersection of 20-ya Liniya street – Sholokhov Avenue in Rostov-on-Don by reducing emissions from road transport through the proposed measures to reorganize traffic on this section of the road network. Theoretical Part. The article provides an assessment of environmental and road safety on the road network section before applying the proposed measures. The measures are listed and justified that would help improve the conditions for road transport at the selected intersection and reduce emissions from road transport, which would improve environmental safety. The calculation of environmental indicators was made after the proposed measures to reduce NOx emissions by cars. Conclusion. The article analyzes the environmental indicators before and after the events, and then compares them. Based on the analysis and calculations, it is determined how much the proposed measures to optimize traffic will help reduce NOx emissions by cars.

Determining Passenger Car Equivalent for Motorcycle at Mid-Block of Sesetan Road

2015 ◽  
Vol 776 ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
I. Gusti Raka Purbanto
Keyword(s):  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Heavy Vehicles ◽  
Highway Capacity ◽  
Passenger Car ◽  
Highway Capacity Manual ◽  
The Road ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Mode Share ◽  
Passenger Car Equivalent ◽  
On The Road

Motorcycle dominates traffic in Bali, particularly in urban roads, which occupy more than 85% of mode share. The three types of vehicles, i.e. motorcycles, heavy and light vehicles share the roadways together. Under mixed traffic conditions, motorcycle may be travelling in between and alongside two consecutive motor vehicles. Considering such a situation, passenger car equivalent values should be examined thoroughly. This study aims to determine passenger car equivalent (PCEs) of motorcycle at mid-block of Sesetan Road. Three approaches are used to examine the PCEs values. This study found that the PCE of motorcycles are in a range between 0.2 and 0.4. This values are about the same to the existing PCE of the Indonesian Highway Capacity Manual (1997). This study also pointed out that motorcyclists and car drivers may behave differently to the existence of motorcycles. Car drivers are more aware than motorcyclists on the existence of motorcycle on the road. Further, more samples are required to obtain comprehensive results. In addition, the presence of heavy vehicles need to be considered for future study.

Effects of Speed Bumps and Humps on Motorcycle Speed Profiles

2014 ◽  
Vol 931-932 ◽  
pp. 536-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wichuda Satiennam ◽  
Thaned Satiennam ◽  
Pornsiri Urapa ◽  
Tussawan Phacharoen
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
Passenger Car ◽  
The Road ◽  
Acceleration Rate ◽  
Major Mode ◽  
Before And After ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Speed Humps

In developed countries, the use of speed humps and bumps have evolved from extensive research and testing which been properly designed and standardized. On the contrary in developing countries, no systematic and scientific studies have been carried out on that environment, especially the study on the effects that the motorcyclists response to the humps and bumps. This study therefore reveals the riders behavior when negotiating their speed to the devices. A case study was conducted in the provincial cities of Thailand where the motorcycle was a major mode of transportation. Six locations with speed humps and bumps were selected. Vehicles passing times were simultaneously recorded at 12 points along each traffic calmed link. From these data, a speed profile for each individual vehicle and for a link could be derived. It is found that speed humps and bumps have critically different impacts on motorcycle rider and passenger car driver. The smaller size speed bumps could effectively control the rider speed but have diverse impacts on the driver. These speed differences could post more safety deficiency to the site. The effect of the device on riders behavior, however, is restricted to a short spatial range (about 20-30 m before and after the device). For the speed humps, the motorcycle speeds are quite varied depending mainly on the road terrain. It is found that the motorcyclists have significant lower acceleration rate on the upgrade terrain when compared to the passenger car. Therefore, it is important to take all these rider characteristics into considerations when design the road humps to control vehicle speed in the developing countries.

On the road to NOx emissions trading

1995 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan M. Tikalsky ◽  
Joseph M. Kramer ◽  
Robert Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Emissions Trading ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road

scholarly journals An overview on metal-oxide catalytic converters

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ecaterina–Magdalena MODAN ◽  
◽  
Adriana-Gabriela PLAIASU
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Nitrogen Oxides ◽  
Selective Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Environmental Problem ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
Catalytic Converters ◽  
Diesel Vehicles ◽  
Reduction Of Nox

Diesel vehicles produce exhaust gases that include nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.A major environmental problem is the elimination of nitrogen oxides, as they are major air pollutants. Global restrictions on NOx emissions from fuel combustion have been imposed. Efforts have been made to develop catalysts for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx. In this paper is presented the types of catalytic converters used nowadays for dissipate emissions and selective catalytic reduction.

scholarly journals Determinant Factors of Environmental Responsibility for the Passenger Car Users

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 219-224
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Environmental Responsibility ◽  
Passenger Car ◽  
Determinant Factors ◽  
The Road ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The People ◽  
Manufacturer Association ◽  
Automobile Manufacturer ◽  
On The Road

The main aim of this study is to find out the demographic variables and their driving factors influencing the environmental responsibility of passenger car users. There are around 73.85 million passenger car was produced (OICA, 2018), and it is forecasted that 2 billion of car expected on the road before the end of 2040. Vehicles are the primary generator of emission per liter of fuel exhausts around 140-210 Co2 /km released in the air. The people who are using the vehicles are to be held responsible for the vulnerability which is resulted because of emission from the tailpipe. According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturer Association (JAMA), 80% of tailpipe emission was released by the vehicle users and the remaining 20% by the vehicle manufacturers. Therefore this paper understands the factors influencing the environmental responsibility of the passenger car users.

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