Potential of diesel engine, emission technology. Final report Jan-Jul 79

Technical Report · Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6878075

Sturm, J; Trella, T

This report surveys diesel engine emission technologies applicable to passenger cars and light trucks. The general design and operating features are presented and discussed. Current and state-of-the-art concepts are reviewed with the focus on control of diesel emissions through (1) modification of the combustion process, (2) aftertreatment systems and (3) fuel modifications.

• Research Organization: Department of Transportation, Cambridge, MA (USA). Transportation Systems Center
• OSTI ID: 6878075
• Report Number(s): PB-80-192685
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
AUTOMOBILES
DIESEL ENGINES
EXHAUST GASES
TRUCKS
FUEL ADDITIVES
FUEL CONSUMPTION
POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
SUPERCHARGERS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
ADDITIVES
COMPRESSORS
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENGINES
EQUIPMENT
FLUIDS
GASEOUS WASTES
GASES
HEAT ENGINES
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
VEHICLES
WASTES
330102* - Internal Combustion Engines- Diesel
330700 - Advanced Propulsion Systems- Emission Control