Dr. Fuquan (Frank) Zhao and experts in the field address a broad spectrum of key research and development issues in the rapidly progressing area of near-zero-emission gasoline-powered vehicles. Written in response to the increasingly stringent emissions legislation, this book provides the reader with a concise introduction to technology developments in near-zero-emission gasoline-powered vehicles. The material reflects global technical initiatives within the automotive and research communities.
In all, this book contains more than 450 pages, with nearly 200 descriptive diagrams and/or images. It will serve as a valuable desk reference and provide the basics for those who are interested in understanding this advancing technology.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Transient Engine Startup and Shutdown Processes
Chapter 2 : Mixture Formation Processes
Chapter 3 : Cold-Start Hydrocarbon Emissions Mechanisms
Chapter 4 : Characterization of Cold Engine Processes
Chapter 5 : Spark Retardation for Improving Catalyst Light-Off Performance
Chapter 6 : Secondary Air Injection for Improving Catalyst Light-Off Performance
Chapter 7 : Effects of Fuel Properties and Fuel Reforming on Cold-Start Hydrocarbon Emissions and Catalyst Light-Off
Chapter 8 : Advanced Catalyst Design
Chapter 9 : The Hydrocarbon Trap
Chapter 10 : Three-Way Catalytic Converter System Modeling
Chapter 11 : Evaporative Emissions Reduction
Chapter 12 : Onboard Diagnostics
Chapter 13 : Emissions Measurements
Chapter 14 : Near-Zero-Emission Gasoline-Powered Vehicle Systems
Index
