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The use of a volatile liquid fuel to reduce cold-start emissions from a spark ignition engine
thesis
posted on 2018-04-17, 15:47 authored by Peter CardaniAs traffic density increases, there is growing urgency to reduce its polluting effect.
Catalysts fitted to new vehicles, with spark ignition engines, are highly efficient at
controlling harmful emissions once they have reached operating temperature.
However, during a cold-start the catalyst is initially inactive, just when engine-out
emissions are at their highest, mainly due to the fuel-rich mixtures used for reliable
starting and good driveability, particularly at low ambient temperatures. As the
population of vehicles fitted with catalysts grows, the significance of this cold-start
and warm-up period of operation will increase. [Continues.]
History
School
- Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department
- Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
Publisher
© P. CardaniPublisher statement
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1997Notes
A Master's Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy at Loughborough University.Language
- en