Development of microwave-heated diesel particulate filters

Technical Report · Sat Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1996

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/450755· OSTI ID:450755

Janney, M. A.; Stinton, D. P. ^[1]; Yonushonis, T. M.; McDonald, A. C.; Wiczynski, P. D.; Haberkamp, W. C.

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1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)

Diesel engines are a prime mover of freight in the United States. Because of legislated reductions in diesel engine emissions, considerable research has been focused on the reduction of these emissions while maintaining the durability, reliability, and fuel economy of diesel engines. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that particulate exhaust from diesel powered vehicles represents a potential health hazard. As a result, regulations have been promulgated limiting the allowable amounts of particulate from those vehicles. The 0.1 g/bhp/hr (gram per brake horsepower per hour) particulate standard that applies to heavy-duty diesels became effective in 1994. Engine manufacturers have met those requirements with engine modifications and/or oxidation catalysts. EPA has established more stringent standards for diesel-powered urban buses because of health concerns in densely populated urban areas.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
• OSTI ID: 450755
• Report Number(s): ORNL--6902; ON: DE97050725
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
BUSES
COATINGS
DIESEL ENGINES
EXHAUST GASES
FABRICATION
FILTERS
FILTRATION
MICROWAVE HEATING
PARTICULATES
PROGRESS REPORT
TRUCKS