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Title: Application of Non-Thermal Plasma Assisted Catalyst Technology for Diesel Engine Emission Reduction

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OSTI ID:965176

This paper presents an overview of a non-thermal plasma assisted catalyst system as applied to a small displacement diesel powered vehicle. In addition to effectively reducing NOx emissions, it has been found that a non-thermal plasma can also destroy a portion of the particulate matter (PM) that is emitted from diesel engines. Delphi Automotive Systems in conjunction with Pacific Northwest National Laboratories has been developing such an exhaust aftertreatment system to reduce emissions form diesel vehicles. The results of testing and system evaluation will be discussed in general, and the effectiveness on reducing oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter emissions from diesel vehicles. Published in Future Engines-SP1559, SAW, Warrendale, PA

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
965176
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-33276; VT0401000; TRN: US200919%%496
Resource Relation:
Conference: Future engines. Future Transportation Technology Conference, Costa Mesa, California, August 21-23, 2000, (SAE/SP-1559):61-68
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English