The Catalytic Implications of Lean Burn Engines: An Analysis of Factors Required to Meet Overall Emissions Requirements 932762
Development of more fuel efficient passenger vehicle engines based on lean burn technologies presents several challenges for controlling the emissions of regulated pollutants. Thus far, the emphasis has been on the selective reduction of NOx in the presence of excess O2. However, certification of vehicles based on lean burn technologies, whether gasoline or diesel, will require compliance with all regulated gas emission levels. Current working hypotheses on the origin of activity in lean NOx reduction catalysts will place strains on other aspects of the overall emissions system. Using the FTP-75 certification cycle as a basis for evaluation, the implications of using effective lean burn catalysts will be discussed. In particular, the requirement of ultralow hydrocarbon emissions has invoked strategies seemingly contradictory to the effective use of lean NOx catalysts. Possible alternative solutions and their consequences will be discussed.
Citation: Kharas, K., Silver, R., Robota, H., and Skowron, J., "The Catalytic Implications of Lean Burn Engines: An Analysis of Factors Required to Meet Overall Emissions Requirements," SAE Technical Paper 932762, 1993, https://doi.org/10.4271/932762. Download Citation
Author(s):
Karl C. C. Kharas, Ronald G. Silver, Heinz J. Robota, John F. Skowron
Affiliated:
AlliedSignal Inc.
Pages: 12
Event:
International Fuels & Lubricants Meeting & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Advanced Emission Control Technologies-SP-0997, SAE 1993 Transactions: Journal of Fuels & Lubricants-V102-4
Related Topics:
Lean burn engines
Hydrocarbons
Catalysts
Emissions
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