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Introduction.
What are NOx?? .
Mechanism of NO and NO2 formation.
Factors affecting NO emissions.
How can NOx be reduced?.
Components of EGR system.
Working of EGR system.
EGR operation schedule.
Types of EGR control valves.
Advantages and disadvantages of EGR.
EGR feed back system.
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What are 𝑁𝑂𝑥?
Nitrogen N2 and oxygen O2 molecules are
separated into individual atoms of nitrogen and
oxygen during the combustion process.
Formation of NO and NO2.
NO and NO2 collectively known as NOx .
NO is the predominant oxide of
nitrogen produced inside the engine
cylinder.
Diesel engines contain comparable amount of
nitrogen then petrol engines.
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Mechanism of NO formation
NO forms in both flame front and post flame
gases.
NO formation in post flame gases
always dominates.
Thermal NO: oxidation of molecular nitrogen
in the post flame zone.
Prompt NO: formation of NO in the flame
zone (Fennimore mechanism).
Fuel NO: oxidation of nitrogen-
containing compounds in the fuel.
O+ N2=NO +N
N+O2=NO+O
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Mechanism of 𝐍𝐎𝟐 formation
NO formed in the flame zone rapidly converted to
NO2.
NO+ HO2=NO2 +OH
NO2+O=NO+O2
Highest NO2/NO ratio occur at light load in diesel
engine because of large cooler region.
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Factor affecting NO emission
Fuel to air equivalence ratio
Spark timing
Burned gas fraction
Residual gas fraction
Recycled exhaust gas
Change in time history of
temperature
Change in oxygen concentration
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NO formation with A/F
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NO variation with spark timing
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NO variation with % EGR
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How can NOx be reduced?
NOx formation is depends upon temperature
When combustion flame front temperatures exceed
2500°F (1370°C), NOx formation increases
dramatically.
The amounts of NOx formed at temperatures below
2500°F (1370°C) can be controlled in the exhaust by
a catalyst.
To handle the amounts generated above 2500°F
(1370°C), the following are some methods that have
been used to lower NOx formation:
Enrich the air–fuel mixture.
Lower the compression ratio.
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NO vs temperature and ф
High temperature and High oxygen
concentrations result in high NO formation rate.
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Components of EGR system
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Working of EGR
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EGR operating conditions
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Advantages of EGR
Reduced NOx
Improved engine life through reduced
cylinder temperatures (particularly exhaust
valve life)
The exhaust gas, added to the fuel, oxygen, and
combustion products, increases the specific heat
capacity of the cylinder contents, which lowers
the adiabatic flame temperature.
Reduced throttling losses in SI engine.
Reduced heat rejection.
Reduced chemical dissociation.
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Disadvantages of EGR
It reduces the available oxygen in the cylinder.
Reduce the peak power available from the engine.
The EGR valve can not respond instantly
to changes in demand.
Can not achieve perfect mixing in each
cylinder.
Combustion contamination.
Control system stability.
Materials and durability
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EGR Feed back
The PCM needs to know when and how much
EGR flow is present when commanded and not
commanded. It have sensing systems called
Feedback, which is simply some sensor used to
determine presence of flow and amount.
Types:
PFE
DPFE
EVP
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PFE
• PFE: Pressure Feedback
EGR
Components:
1. PCM
2. EVR
3. EGR Valve
4. Intake
5. Exhaust
6.EGR pressure
measurement
7. PFE sensor
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DPFE
• DPFE: Delta Pressure Feedback
EGR
Components:
1. PCM
2. EVR
3. EGR Valve
4. Intake
5. Exhaust
6. EGR side signal
7. Exhaust side signal
8. DPFE sensor
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EVP
EVP: EGR Valve Position
Components:
1. PCM
2. EVR
3. EVP
4.Intake
5.Exhaust
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