Diesel Engine Air Emissions Reduction Technologies
Abstract
This report summarizes the results of a three-year project lead by the NAVFAC Engineering Service Center (NAVFAC ESC) to demonstrate the potential of two diesel engine exhaust gas treatment devices in reducing diesel engine particulate matter (PM) emissions. These devices, which are installed in the engine's exhaust system, are designed to trap engine PM emissions and periodically, chemically oxidize the soot through a process termed "regeneration." The project was sponsored by the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) with additional funding provided by Cummins, Inc. One of the tested devices, the ESW, Inc. Particulate Reactor, uses only the heat of the engine for regeneration, while the other, the Cummins, Inc. Robust Particulate Filter, also included the capability for direct fuel injection into the filter to provide additional heat. The demonstration results were that the ESW product reduced PM emissions by 50%, as expected, while the Cummins filter had significant performance issues which resulted in the suspension of its development as a commercial product.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA518072
Entities
People
- Bruce Holden
- David Trueblood
- Gene Griffin
- Jason Jack
- Norman Helgeson
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center