I remember a few months back reading a threat about using some type of diesel or diesel-compatible fuel that would give very low/good emissions when testing... please help...
How to get really low emissions out of a Diesel?
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How do biodiesel emissions compare to petroleum diesel?Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel to have fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the Clean Air Act. The use of biodiesel in a conventional diesel engine results in substantial reduction of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter compared to emissions from diesel fuel. In addition, the exhaust emissions of sulfur oxides and sulfates (major components of acid rain) from biodiesel are essentially eliminated compared to diesel.
Of the major exhaust pollutants, both unburned hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides are ozone or smog forming precursors. The use of biodiesel results in a substantial reduction of unburned hydrocarbons. Emissions of nitrogen oxides are either slightly reduced or slightly increased depending on the duty cycle of the engine and testing methods used. Based on engine testing, using the most stringent emissions testing protocols
required by EPA for certification of fuels or fuel additives in the US, the overall ozone forming potential of the speciated hydrocarbon emissions from biodiesel was nearly 50 percent less than that measured for diesel fuel.
How do biodiesel emissions compare to petroleum diesel?Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel to have fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the Clean Air Act. The use of biodiesel in a conventional diesel engine results in substantial reduction of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter compared to emissions from diesel fuel. In addition, the exhaust emissions of sulfur oxides and sulfates (major components of acid rain) from biodiesel are essentially eliminated compared to diesel.
Of the major exhaust pollutants, both unburned hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides are ozone or smog forming precursors. The use of biodiesel results in a substantial reduction of unburned hydrocarbons. Emissions of nitrogen oxides are either slightly reduced or slightly increased depending on the duty cycle of the engine and testing methods used. Based on engine testing, using the most stringent emissions testing protocols
required by EPA for certification of fuels or fuel additives in the US, the overall ozone forming potential of the speciated hydrocarbon emissions from biodiesel was nearly 50 percent less than that measured for diesel fuel.
Excellent explaination ERG80, and welcome. Nice to have a resident expert on board.
Or if you build a electric plasma catilitic converter that runs off the altinator,you burn the emissions. this is what Honda has done to their diesel car that sells in Europe. This cost Honda millions to paten. This diesel will be coming to north america in 2009.
Ahha ye biodiesel for sure.
A few weeks ago I brought my well used bj60 with 380kms to the emissions station to have my test done. The paper with the readings was printed out and basicly it passed.
The max is 30 ppm.
The average is 19 ppm
My vehicle passed at 1.6 ppm.
I was really shocked and happy that at least I am doing something good for the enviroment. If anyone cares to comment why the sheet never explains what 30 ppm means please do so. Is this 30ppm for all diesles? only for toyotas of this years? What does it mean? The emissions was done in the lower mainland bc.
A few weeks ago I brought my well used bj60 with 380kms to the emissions station to have my test done. The paper with the readings was printed out and basicly it passed.
The max is 30 ppm.
The average is 19 ppm
My vehicle passed at 1.6 ppm.
I was really shocked and happy that at least I am doing something good for the enviroment. If anyone cares to comment why the sheet never explains what 30 ppm means please do so. Is this 30ppm for all diesles? only for toyotas of this years? What does it mean? The emissions was done in the lower mainland bc.
scrubbers are like catalitic converters...no?
Yes, Biodiesel is great stuff. However, it still has a few quality control issues that need to be worked out. There have been a number of reports on Biodiesel which you can access here: http://www.greenfuels.org/biodiesel/studies.htm#f
I think this one is the must read: http://www.greenfuels.org/news/newsl..._Statement.pdf
Unless the producers of Biodiesel can guarantee the quality to a set standard, then the auto makers, injection system makers and injection system rebuilders are never going to allow their warrenties to cover vehicles using Biodiesel.
I will probably continue to run B10 or B5 until I learn a bit more about the quality control about the Bio I usualy buy. However, when it comes time to aircare my truck, you can be sure she will have a tank of B40 in her.
also important:
new air filter (or at least blow-out the old one to clean it)
new fuel filter
run it hard and hot before testing to blow out carbon buildup
run a bottle of fuel conditioner through in the tank prior to testing
buy clean fuel at a good location
make sure that motor is up to full temp before testing (cold diesel motor=dirty diesel motor)
if the injectors are old, consider rebuilding/replacing
biodiesel isn't the *only* way to make your motor burn clean(er)
new air filter (or at least blow-out the old one to clean it)
new fuel filter
run it hard and hot before testing to blow out carbon buildup
run a bottle of fuel conditioner through in the tank prior to testing
buy clean fuel at a good location
make sure that motor is up to full temp before testing (cold diesel motor=dirty diesel motor)
if the injectors are old, consider rebuilding/replacing
biodiesel isn't the *only* way to make your motor burn clean(er)
Do all those things for sure and whatever level you get it to will be reduced another 20% by adding only 5% biodiesel or refined plant oil to the diesel fuel.
It's not about choosing between biodiesel OR fossil diesel from petro or coal, it's about using the limited biodiesel potential to make the fossil fuel burn cleaner.
It's not about choosing between biodiesel OR fossil diesel from petro or coal, it's about using the limited biodiesel potential to make the fossil fuel burn cleaner.
John,
so adding a 5L container of veggy oil in a 90L tank is about right? i am starting to think this might be a good idea for the "new" diesel we get in Canada but i have done no research into it. so this will drop emmisions and lube the pump...correct? and will not cause gelling of the fuel?
so adding a 5L container of veggy oil in a 90L tank is about right? i am starting to think this might be a good idea for the "new" diesel we get in Canada but i have done no research into it. so this will drop emmisions and lube the pump...correct? and will not cause gelling of the fuel?
I'm using 5% liquid canola oil [superstore 16L bulk], 6% mixed with winter diesel does not gel or seperate at -35.
It's a good idea to mix a sample of your diesel and your oil and set it outside where you can see how it reacts to the temperatures you get.
This mix lowers emissions and provides better lubrication than old 'high sulfur' #2 diesel.
It's a good idea to mix a sample of your diesel and your oil and set it outside where you can see how it reacts to the temperatures you get.
This mix lowers emissions and provides better lubrication than old 'high sulfur' #2 diesel.
wayne, let me know what you find out. i was considering the same. also a little off topic i would like to get a comp test done on my truck.
I can see how using that canola oil would give improved lubricity numbers, but I dont see how it can effect emissions measureably.
VO makes the diesel burn better