| FUELS,
ENGINES AND EMISSIONS RESEARCH CENTER |
 |
Base
Capabilities
- Five dynamometer
stands ranging from 25 to 500 hp, some with motoring ability
- Multicylinder
direct-injection diesel and spark-ignition engines
- Single-cylinder
engines
- Chassis
dynamometer
- Emissions
measuring equipment for NOx, CO, hydrocarbons, particulates, including
Fourier transform infrared, fast flame ionization detector (FID), Fast-NOx
- Bench
flow reactor to evaluate and screen catalyst materials and emission
reduction concepts in a fully controlled emission stream (specifications
provided by industry partner)
- High-speed
data acquisition
- Rapid
prototyping engine control systems
|
|
Distinguishing
Capabilities and Experience
- Comprehensive
characterization of after treatment device performance
- Fast-response,
direct-sampling mass spectrometry for emission control device diagnostics
- Speciation
of volatile, semi-volatile, and particle constituents of exhaust
- Characterization
of exhaust particles by
—time-integrated mass measurement
—near-real-time measurement by tapered element oscillating microbalance
(TEOM)
particle sizing by micro-orifice uniform deposit impactor (MOUDI) system
and scanning mobility particle sizer (SMPS)
—near-real-time optical particulate measurement via diesel particle
scatterometer
—on-site analysis of particulate matter composition
- Ultra-violet
absorption instrument for ammonia slip with no water interference
- High-speed
photography (“streak camera”) and unique diagnostics for ignition
system performance
- Laser
phosphor thermography for non-contact, minimally intrusive surface temperature
measurement
- Infrared
spectroscopy and laser-induced fluorescence applicable to study of oil
films and engine deposits
- Patented
methods for analysis/diagnostics of dynamic electrical, mechanical,
and combustion phenomena
- Proximity
to ORNL High Temperature Materials Lab for world-class microcharacterization
of emission control catalysts
- Infrared
and Raman spectroscopy for catalyst phenomena studies
|
|
Current
and Recent Activities
- Experimental
and laboratory analytical support for improved catalyst development
(CRADA with industry)
- Experimental
and analytical study of engine cyclic dispersion (CRADA with industry)
- Characterization
of NOx-control catalysts for lean-burn engines (CRADA with industry)
- Effects
of fuel reforming on engine efficiency and emissions (partnership with
MIT)
- Measurement
and mapping of vehicle fuel economy and emissions in on-road modes
- Engineering
of NOx adsorber/catalyst regeneration for transient operation on vehicle
- Characterization
of exhaust particle size, composition, and morphology for gasoline and
diesel engines
- Engine
rig and fixture development to facilitate advanced materials degradation
in engine environment
- Development
and evaluation of emission-reducing fuels
- Effects
of fuel sulfur on diesel vehicle emission controls
- In-cylinder
oil film and surface temperature diagnostics (CRADA with industry, completed)
- Development
and application of high-speed, mass-spec–based emissions instrument
- Diesel
exhaust speciation for NOx catalyst development (CRADA with industry)
- NOx
sensor R&D (CRADA with industry)
- Ignition
modeling and diagnostics (CRADA with industry)
- NOx–SOx
storage and release dynamics in catalysts and sulfur traps
- Engine
diagnostics and controls for extending EGR tolerance
|
|
For
More Information
For detailed
information about the FEERC research and staff,
visit the FEERC Web site. |
|
Contact:
Ron Graves
Phone: 865-946-1226
Fax: 865-946-1354
Email: gravesrl@oml.gov
|
