Performance of a NOX adsorber and catalyzed particle filter system on a light-duty diesel vehicle

C. Scott Sluder, Brian H. West

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Abstract

A prototype emissions control system consisting of a close-coupled lightoff catalyst, catalyzed diesel particle filter (CDPF), and a NOX adsorber was evaluated on a Mercedes A170 CDI. This laboratory experiment aimed to determine whether the benefits of these technologies could be utilized simultaneously to allow a light-duty diesel vehicle to achieve levels called out by U.S. Tier 2 emissions legislation. This research was carried out by driving the A170 through the U.S. Federal Test Procedure (FTP), US06, and highway fuel economy test (HFET) dynamometer driving schedules. The vehicle was fueled with a 3-ppm ultra-low sulfur fuel. Regeneration of the NOX adsorber/CDPF system was accomplished by using a laboratory in-pipe synthesis gas injection system to simulate the capabilities of advanced engine controls to produce suitable exhaust conditions. The results show that these technologies can be combined to provide high pollutant reduction efficiencies in excess of 90% for NOX and PM.

Original languageEnglish
JournalSAE Technical Papers
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
EventInternational Spring Fuels and Lubricants Meeting and Exhibition - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: May 7 2001May 9 2001

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