A Next-Generation Emission Test Procedure for Small Utility Engines - Part 1, Background and Approach Southwest Research Institute

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Hare, Charles T., author.

Conference Name:

International Off-Highway & Powerplant Congress & Exposition (1990-09-10 : Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1990

Summary:

Measurement of emissions from small utility engines has usually been accomplished using steady-state raw emissions procedures such as SAE Recommended Practice J1088. While raw exhaust measurements have the advantage of producing modal exhaust gas concentration data for design feedback; they are laborious, may influence both engine performance and the emissions themselves, and have no provision for concurrent particulate measurements. It is time to consider a full-dilution procedure similar in principle to automotive and heavy-duty on-highway emission measurement practice, leading to improvements in many of the areas noted above, and generally to much higher confidence in data obtained. When certification and audit of small engine emissions become a reality, a brief dilute exhaust procedure generating only the necessary data will be a tremendous advantage to both manufacturers and regulatory agencies. Joint action on this procedural development by ARB, EPA, SAE, and manufacturers and their trade groups is urged

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Publisher Number:

901595

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