Emissions
Transportation Research Center Inc.'s proving grounds has emissions testing capabilities including exhaust and evaporative emissions testing within our 24,000 square foot emissions laboratory.
The laboratory which is located in Building C on the grounds of Transportation Research Center's (the Center) Research Park. The Laboratory provides engine- and chassis dynamometer-based exhaust emissions and fuel economy testing, hydrocarbon speciation, and particulate measurement to any SAE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Air Resource Board (CARB), or other industry standard.
Experience:
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Gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel engines and vehicles
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Light-duty vehicle, motorcycle and all-terrain vehicles
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Lawn and garden utility to heavy duty diesel engine stand testing
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Exhaust and evaporative emissions certification: EPA, California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
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Fuel, additive, lubricant and aftermarket parts validation
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Intake valve and port fuel injector deposit testing
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Fuel blending, storage, and dispensing
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Fuel and lubricant analysis
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Fuel system component durability and fuel compatibility testing
Capabilities:
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Analytical and fuel analysis laboratories:
Fuel and Emission Hydrocarbon (HC) Speciation via Liquid Chromatograph (LC) and Gas Chromatograph (LC) and Gas Chromatograph (GC) Analysis
Fuel Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) - American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) D1591
Gasoline and Diesel Distillation Curve - ASTM D86
Fuel Sulfur Concentration ASTM D5453
Fuel Gum Test - ASTM B381 -
Mileage Accumulation
15-minute driving, 45-minute hot soak cycles = 335 miles/day -
Periodic injector flow restriction measurement
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Intake Valve Deposit (IVD) testing
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CARB BMW 10,000-mile intake valve test = 900 miles a day
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Road load coastdowns
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All U.S. chassis emissions testing and most European and Japanese chassis emissions testing can be conducted at the Emissions Lab
