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Ammonia exhaust emissions from spark ignition vehicles over the New European Driving Cycle.

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Title: Ammonia exhaust emissions from spark ignition vehicles over the New European Driving Cycle.
Authors: Suarez-Bertoa, R.1 ricardo.suarez-bertoa@jrc.ec.europa.eu, Zardini, A.A.1, Astorga, C.1 covadonga.astorga-llorens@jrc.ec.europa.eu
Source: Atmospheric Environment. Nov2014, Vol. 97, p43-53. 11p.
Subject Terms: *Ammonia & the environment, *Waste gases, *Automobile emissions, *Particulate matter, Spark ignition engines, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Abstract: A study aiming to measure ammonia emissions from light duty vehicles has been performed in the Vehicle Emission Laboratory at the European Commission Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy. Ammonia, known for being toxic and dangerous for the environment, also contributes to the formation of particulate matter that has been related with adverse health and environmental effects. Nine modern light duty vehicles tested over the New European Driving Cycle showed that ammonia emissions are considerable for gasoline and ethanol flexi-fuel vehicles and also for one diesel vehicle equipped with a selective catalytic reduction system, ranging from 4 mg/km to 70 mg/km. Real-time ammonia emission profiles were monitored at the tailpipe by a High Resolution Fourier Transform Infrared spectrometer during tests at 22 and/or −7 °C. Ammonia emissions are thoroughly discussed and compared to those of its precursors, CO and NO, and other regulated compounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:A study aiming to measure ammonia emissions from light duty vehicles has been performed in the Vehicle Emission Laboratory at the European Commission Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy. Ammonia, known for being toxic and dangerous for the environment, also contributes to the formation of particulate matter that has been related with adverse health and environmental effects. Nine modern light duty vehicles tested over the New European Driving Cycle showed that ammonia emissions are considerable for gasoline and ethanol flexi-fuel vehicles and also for one diesel vehicle equipped with a selective catalytic reduction system, ranging from 4 mg/km to 70 mg/km. Real-time ammonia emission profiles were monitored at the tailpipe by a High Resolution Fourier Transform Infrared spectrometer during tests at 22 and/or −7 °C. Ammonia emissions are thoroughly discussed and compared to those of its precursors, CO and NO, and other regulated compounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:13522310
DOI:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2014.07.050