NTL Record

Title Potential of Diesel Engine, Emission Technology
Record ID 49308
Personal Name
Creator
Sturm, Joseph C.; Trella, Thomas
Source 47p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication Date 19800301
Language English
Abstract 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.
Rosap ID dot:10767
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10767
TRT Terms Air quality management; Automobiles; Diesel engines; Equipment; Diesel engine exhaust gases; Fuel additives; Fuel consumption; State of the art studies; Technology assessment; Vehicle power plants
Classification AGR - IMPACTS - Environment;
NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - Air Quality;
NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - Environment Impacts;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Report Number DOT-TSC-NHTSA-79-40; DOT-HS-805-239
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49300/49308/DOT-TSC-NHTSA-79-40.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository