Open Systems Based Emissions Test Benches Come to the Automotive Industry Chrysler Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Middleton, Richard A., author.

Conference Name:

International Fuels and Lubricants Meeting and Exposition (1998-05-04 : Dearborn, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1998

Summary:

For decades the Automotive Industry has purchased emission test equipment to meet EPA requirements. Existing systems utilize gas analyzers that provide analog outputs to computers or programmable controllers that, in turn, digitize the signals and communicate them to the cell computer. These systems use complex computer hardware and software systems to collect more than 25 channels of analog signals, convert them to digital, and report them. This architecture is very difficult to maintain and requires excessive effort to modify. The systems do not have any provisions for self-diagnostics or control charting. In 1996 Quantum Controls, Incorporated and Chrysler Corporation, Chelsea Proving Grounds began work on the next generation emission test cell. The design goals were:The first Open Systems Based Emissions Test Benches were delivered in early 1997. Reactions from the operators and maintenance personnel are that the system goals are being met. Engineering personnel responsible for the design also believe the goals are being met

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Publisher Number:

981375

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license