Consortium Studies Contaminants' Effects on Diesel, Gasoline Emissions

Jan. 13, 2005
Compiled By Deborah Austin Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is launching a research consortium to investigate potential degradation or poisoning of gasoline and diesel engines' emissions control systems by common lubricating oils. SwRI, San ...
Compiled ByDeborah Austin Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is launching a research consortium to investigate potential degradation or poisoning of gasoline and diesel engines' emissions control systems by common lubricating oils. SwRI, San Antonio, Texas -- an independent, nonprofit research-and-development organization with more than $315 million in annual research volume -- seeks members for the consortium, titled "Diesel Aftertreatment Sensitivity to Lubricants (DASL), Non-Thermal Catalyst Deactivation (N-TCD)." The consortium combines two previously separate consortia ideas. The consortium's work is intended as precompetitive and complementary to other programs, rather than duplicating others' work. Historically, engine and fuel improvements -- plus introduction of aftertreatment systems -- sufficed to meet changing emissions regulations, say the consortium's organizers. But with future emissions standards -- and requirements for aftertreatment systems' durability and control systems' efficiency -- anything affecting aftertreatment performance must be addressed. Twelve to 15 companies are expected to join in the first year, at a cost of $85,000 per member. For more information, contact Bruce Bykowski, assistant director, Emissions Research Department, SwRI, at 210/522-2937.

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