Effectiveness of Diesel Oxidation Catalyst in Reducing HC and CO Emissions from Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition

Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) has demonstrated diesel-like or better brake thermal efficiency with significant reductions in nitrogen oxide (NOX) and particulate matter (PM) emissions. Hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emission levels, on the other hand, are higher and si...

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Published in:SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants 2013, Vol.6 (2), p.329-335, Article 2013-01-0515
Main Authors: Prikhodko, Vitaly Y, Curran, Scott J, Parks, James E, Wagner, Robert M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbon monoxide
Catalysts
Combustion
Combustion temperature
Compression
Diesel engines
Diesel fuels
Dissolved organic carbon
Emission control systems
Emission standards
Emissions reduction
Engines
Fuel combustion
Gasoline
Gasoline engines
Ignition
Nitrogen oxides
Oxidation
Particulate emissions
Particulate matter
Photochemicals
Reactivity
Steady state
Temperature
Thermodynamic efficiency
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Summary:Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) has demonstrated diesel-like or better brake thermal efficiency with significant reductions in nitrogen oxide (NOX) and particulate matter (PM) emissions. Hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emission levels, on the other hand, are higher and similar to those of port-fuel-injected (PFI) gasoline engines. The higher HC and CO emissions combined with the lower exhaust temperatures during RCCI operation present a challenge for current exhaust aftertreatment technologies. The reduction of HC and CO emissions in a lean environment is typically achieved with an oxidation catalyst. In this work, several diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC) with different precious metal loadings were evaluated for effectiveness to control HC and CO emissions from RCCI combustion in a light-duty multi-cylinder engine operating on gasoline and diesel fuels. Each catalyst was evaluated under steady-state engine operation with temperatures ranging from 160 to 260°C. A shift to a higher light-off temperature was observed during the RCCI operation. In addition to the steady-state experiments, the performance of the DOCs were evaluated during multi-mode engine operation by switching from diesel-like combustion at higher exhaust temperature and low HC/CO emissions to RCCI combustion at lower temperature and higher HC/CO emissions. High CO and HC emissions from RCCI generated an exotherm temporary keeping the catalyst above the light-off temperature.
ISSN:1946-3952
1946-3960
1946-3960
DOI:10.4271/2013-01-0515