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Advances in Automobile Emission Control Techniques
3rd, December, 2005

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ADVANCES IN AUTOMOBILE EMISSION CONTROL TECHNIQUES

by lakshmi & SriBharani Latha, B.Tech (MECH)
GRIET, Bachupally, Hyderabad.

Contents:

1. Abstract 2. Introduction 3. Types of emissions a) Tailpipe emissions b) Evaporative emissions 4. Emission standards 5. Need to control emissions 6. Emission Testing Procedures 7. Emission control techniques I. Tailpipe emission control techniques i) Increasing engine efficiency by Electronic Ignition, Fuel injection… ii) Increasing vehicle efficiency iii) Increasing driving efficiency iv) Cleaning up the emissions by Air Injection, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Catalytic Converter, Spark Optimizer II. Evaporative emission control techniques a) By capturing vented vapors b) Reducing refueling losses

8. Latest advances in control of emissions from automobiles I. Nasa’s laser technology II. Alcohols in diesel engines III. Fuel cell vehicles IV. Electric vehicles

9. Conclusion
10. Reference

ABSTRACT

In many urban areas, automobile transportation accounts for the majority of smog-forming emissions, and air pollution control legislation continues to spur the research and development of lower-emission automobiles. A study was conducted to explore the techniques for the control of exhaust emissions from automobiles. The study concludes by suggesting principles for making zero-emission vehicle policy by the development of technology for laser technology based vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, battery-powered electric vehicles, and the future effectiveness of policies to control emissions from gasoline vehicles.

INTRODUCTION

Exhaust pollution originates inside an engine’s cylinder, where the mixture of air and gasoline is rapidly bounded. The head from combustion creates a high pressure, pushing the piston to produce the mechanical energy that moves the car



References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_emissions_control http://www.greenercars.com/gbd5.html http://www.meca.org/galleries/default-file/2 http://www.meca.org/galleries/default-file/advancedfact.pdf5thannivpr.pdf http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_emissions_control http://www.cleancarcampaign.org/emissions.shtml http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/05-autos.pdf

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