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Diesel Technology Section
Skilled in the science of emission measurement, the group routinely works to develop special test procedures, test cycles, measuring equipment, and data analysis methods to serve the needs of heavy-duty on-highway, non-road, passenger car, marine, and locomotive engine manufacturers, suppliers, refiners, as well as regulatory interests in a confidential and professional manner. In addition to working with individual companies, SwRI can serve the needs of associations (EMA, CRC, MECA) and government (DOE, EPA, and CARB). SwRI has also formed consortia to support cooperative research programs, such as the Clean Diesel program that is focused on achieving heavy-duty engine emission and fuel economy targets through development of advanced combustion engines. Membership in the Clean Diesel program includes heavy-duty and light-duty engine manufacturers as well as component suppliers from around the world. Ryan C. Roecker, Manager Technical strengths and contacts in the section include:
Ryan C. Roecker - Fuel delivery characterization, injection quality characterization with visualization techniques and combustion bombs, impact of VVA and combustion system analysis Imad Khalek, Ph.D. - Particle science support, particle number and size distribution, and total particulate characterization along with deposition dynamics Shizuo Sasaki, Ph.D. - Development and optimization of alternative and conventional combustion modes to produce low emission in conjunction with exhaust treatment system integration Chris Sharp - Emission control and catalyst system interaction, as well as emission sampling strategy development Stefan Simescu, Ph.D. - Measurement of cycle-resolved cylinder pressure and fuel injection parameters to support combustion characterization and optimization efforts along with calibration Ryan C. Roecker - Fuel and additive effects on emissions, environmental technology verification (ETV), and heavy-duty diesel engine emission characterization to assess various exhaust treatment devices Gary D. Neely - Performance and emissions mapping, including heat rejection and cold-start testing (to -32° C); aftertreatment integration and EGR manipulation Matt Blanks - Exhaust treatment integration and heavy-duty chassis testing of vehicles such as hybrid, alternative-fueled, conventional, and special purpose vehicles for development of low emissions and performance Mike Feist - Diesel exhaust emission characterization via laboratory and portable emission measurement systems using conventional and alternative fuels Tom Bougher - Emission characterization, including diesel particulate filter (DPF) evaluations via conventional and advanced techniques of PM characterization
Jason Miwa
- Evaluation of DPF, DOC, and regeneration effects via
emission characterization and control development Division Publications
July 03, 2008 |
The Diesel
Technology Section in the Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
performs full-service testing and development on all classes of diesel engines,
fuel injection systems, and engine subsystems, along with exhaust treatment
integration. The group specializes in the characterization and reduction of
gaseous and particulate emissions from diesel engines over various steady-state
and transient test procedures, as well as accommodating special needs of
alternative fuels, unique exhaust treatment schemes, fuel additives, and unusual
applications. The staff is skilled in the application of advanced combustion
with fuel-injection systems and manipulation of EGR in concert with advanced
exhaust treatment. The experience of the section supports the needs of engine
manufacturers, to support and further develop their 2007 and Euro IV (HD)
strategies, explore prototype solutions for the 2010 and Euro V (HD), and
develop Tier II (LD) solutions to meet emission standards.