Field Test of an Exhaust Gas Recirculation System for the Control of Automotive Oxides of Nitrogen 720511
The California Air Resources Board conducted an extensive field test program to evaluate a vehicle exhaust recirculation system for control of oxides of nitrogen. The system utilized hot exhaust gases from the crossover and included certain modifications to the carburetion, choke, and crank case ventilation system. It was tested on two fleets of automobiles equipped wtih California approved HC and CO emission control devices. The test program involved periodic measurements of exhaust emissions and fuel consumption. The effect of the system on vehicle drivability, engine deposits, wear, and oil deterioration was also studied. The Atlantic Richfield Company, under contract to the Air Resources Board, equipped the vehicles with the recirculation system and performed the final engine inspection.
Citation: Chipman, J., Chao, J., Ingels, R., Jewell, R. et al., "Field Test of an Exhaust Gas Recirculation System for the Control of Automotive Oxides of Nitrogen," SAE Technical Paper 720511, 1972, https://doi.org/10.4271/720511. Download Citation
Author(s):
John C. Chipman, John Y. Chao, Ray M. Ingels, Roy G. Jewell, Wendell F. Deeter
Affiliated:
California Air Resources Board, Atlantic Richfield Co.
Pages: 12
Event:
National Automobile Engineering Meeting
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1972 Transactions-V81-A
Related Topics:
Emissions control
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Exhaust emissions
Nitrogen oxides
Carbon monoxide
Fuel consumption
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