Evaluation of the real-time de-NOx performance characteristics of a LNT-equipped Euro-6 diesel passenger car with various vehicle emissions certification cycles

Cha Lee Myung, Wonwook Jang, Sangil Kwon, Jinyoung Ko, Dongyoung Jin, Simsoo Park

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Abstract

Advanced nitrogen oxides (NOx) after-treatment systems for diesel cars are effectively reducing tailpipe NOx emissions in laboratory test cycles; however, some de-NOx systems showed limitation for passing environmental standards during real-world driving conditions. In this study, the NOx concentration of a lean NOx trap (LNT)-equipped diesel engine were investigated over various vehicle certification cycles. The LNT performance was compared to the new European driving cycle (NEDC), world-harmonized light-duty vehicle test cycle (WLTC), federal test procedure (FTP)-75, highway fuel economy test (HWFET), and US06. The real-time NOx concentration behaviors were tracked using NOx sensors at the engine-out and downstream of the LNT to determine the NOx storage and regeneration phase. The NOx conversion efficiencies were 36.3–71.7% of which reflecting the mode severity and cycle duration of the diesel engine. The tailpipe NOx emissions were 0.059 g/km during the NEDC which was within the Euro-6 emissions regulations. The NOx emissions in the WLTC, FTP-75, and US06 modes were approximately 1.9, 1.5, and 6.6 times higher than the NEDC due to the higher frequency of LNT purge and higher engine-out NOx formation. During the diesel particulate filter (DPF) regenerating stage in WLTC mode, tailpipe NOx emissions substantially increased by more than 8.8-fold. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) supply and lambda control scheme were closely related with strong NOx increment at de-NOx and de-PM processes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)356-369
Number of pages14
JournalEnergy
Volume132
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Keywords

  • Conversion efficiency
  • Diesel NO emissions
  • Lean NO trap
  • Regeneration
  • Vehicle test modes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Pollution
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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