AdBlue technology massively improves air quality
by R Futcher on 2007-09-23
Due to the impact of industry on the planet, it has now become absolutely paramount to effect immediate changes in order to help preserve the environment.
The emissions created by diesel engines are a massive contributor to greenhouse gasses. Important changes in environmental legislation have now made it compulsory for vehicle manufacturers to accommodate these factors into both current and future engine design.
Modern vehicle manufacturers in Europe are now required to meet new standards which ensure that the levels of contaminants produced by their vehicles are massively reduced. The prime target area for improvement is the level of harmful NOx (Nitrous Oxides) emissions generated by diesel engines.
The most efficient way to reduce the level of NOx produced by an engine is to inject a solution AUS32 (AdBlue) through a special catalyst called an SCR.
New legislation in Europe is covered by Euro 4, Euro 5 and Euro 6. Deadlines for Euro 4 have already passed and those for Euro 5 are imminent.
AdBlue is the registered trademark for AUS32 (Aqueous Urea Solution 32.5 solution of high-purity urea in demineralised water that is clear, non-toxic and is safe to handle. However, due to its composition it is highly reactive and must be stored and transported with the correct materials.
The AdBlue trademark is currently held by the German Association of the Automobile Industry (VDA), who ensures quality standards are maintained in accordance with the DIN70070 specification.
The website www.handling-adblue.co.uk has been created to help fleet operators and members of the public understand the AdBlue concept better, it includes invaluable information on suitable storage tanks and equipment for AdBlue. it also includes detailed information on what is required to handle AdBlue correctly and increase the functional lifespan of SCR technology.
The emissions created by diesel engines are a massive contributor to greenhouse gasses. Important changes in environmental legislation have now made it compulsory for vehicle manufacturers to accommodate these factors into both current and future engine design.
Modern vehicle manufacturers in Europe are now required to meet new standards which ensure that the levels of contaminants produced by their vehicles are massively reduced. The prime target area for improvement is the level of harmful NOx (Nitrous Oxides) emissions generated by diesel engines.
The most efficient way to reduce the level of NOx produced by an engine is to inject a solution AUS32 (AdBlue) through a special catalyst called an SCR.
New legislation in Europe is covered by Euro 4, Euro 5 and Euro 6. Deadlines for Euro 4 have already passed and those for Euro 5 are imminent.
AdBlue is the registered trademark for AUS32 (Aqueous Urea Solution 32.5 solution of high-purity urea in demineralised water that is clear, non-toxic and is safe to handle. However, due to its composition it is highly reactive and must be stored and transported with the correct materials.
The AdBlue trademark is currently held by the German Association of the Automobile Industry (VDA), who ensures quality standards are maintained in accordance with the DIN70070 specification.
The website www.handling-adblue.co.uk has been created to help fleet operators and members of the public understand the AdBlue concept better, it includes invaluable information on suitable storage tanks and equipment for AdBlue. it also includes detailed information on what is required to handle AdBlue correctly and increase the functional lifespan of SCR technology.
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