MEASURING VEHICLE EMISSIONS

By: C&EN | Department: Science & Technology | Tags: catalytic converter, NOx, diesel, exhaust, lean NOx trap, cold start, SCR, chabazite

In this clip, Mark Dearth of Ford Motor Co. describes the development history and operational performance of the Semtech-DS, a portable diesel engine emissions analyzer commercialized by Sensors Inc. The instrument is used to monitor hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and other exhaust components from heavy equipment and off-road vehicles.

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Ever-Cleaner Auto Exhaust

Catalytic converters continue to advance as regulations further limit emissions of NO_x and other pollutants