Design of a Portable Micro-Dilution Tunnel Particulate Matter Emissions Measurement System 2005-01-3795
The Federal Test Procedure (FTP) for heavy-duty engines requires the use of a full-flow tunnel based constant volume sampler (CVS). These are costly to build and maintain, and require a large workspace. A small portable micro-dilution system that could be used on-board, for measuring emissions of in-use, heavy-duty vehicles would be an inexpensive alternative. This paper presents the rationale behind the design of such a portable particulate matter measuring system. The presented micro-dilution tunnel operates on the same principle as a full-flow tunnel, however given the reduced size dilution ratios can be more easily controlled with the micro dilution system. The design targets dilution ratios of at least four to one, in accordance with the ISO 8178 requirements. The unique features of the micro-dilution system are the use of only a single pump and a porous sintered stainless steel tube for mixing dilution air and raw exhaust sample. This paper contains the results of that design process.
Citation: Pertl, E., Carder, D., Pertl, F., Gautam, M. et al., "Design of a Portable Micro-Dilution Tunnel Particulate Matter Emissions Measurement System," SAE Technical Paper 2005-01-3795, 2005, https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-3795. Download Citation
Author(s):
Emily D. Pertl, Daniel K. Carder, Franz A. Pertl, Mridul Gautam, James E. Smith
Affiliated:
West Virginia University
Pages: 10
Event:
Powertrain & Fluid Systems Conference & Exhibition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 2005 Transactions Journal of Fuels and Lubricants-V114-4
Related Topics:
Emissions measurement
Particulate matter (PM)
Design processes
Test procedures
Steel
Powder metallurgy
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