Biomass-fed cogeneration units and waste incinerators have the advantages of producing efficiently heat and power and of reducing the amount of CO2 emitted per produced energy. However, they produce toxic polychlorinated VOCs (dioxins), CO and NOx. This thesis aims at developing a catalytic system for the total oxidation of chlorinated VOCs that: i) convert efficiently chlorinated VOCs below 250 °C and ii) resist to the exhaust co-pollutants (H2O, CO, NOx). Moreover, this thesis aims at having a complete understanding of the catalytic mechanism. Part I demonstrated that VOx/TiO2 based catalysts are very efficient in the total oxidation of chlorobenzene (taken as a model molecule). In particular, they proved to be highly resistant against deactivation. Moreover, Part I established that the addition of secondary phases producing VOx-WOx/TiO2 or VOx-MoOx/TiO2 induces a synergetic effect that improves the performances. Furthermore, the replacement of a classical TiO2 by a sulfated one improves the catalytic activity. In Part II, the investigation of the co-pollutants influence on the catalysts performances demonstrated their quite good resistance. Indeed, the presence of CO does not induce any deactivation of the catalysts while NOx induces a huge improvement of the catalysts ability to destroy chlorinated VOCs. This beneficial effect is explained by the in situ production of a strong oxidant (NO2) that speeds up the reoxidation of the reduced VOx sites. Nevertheless, H2O vapor can affect negatively the catalyst activity when present in a high concentration. Part III, by revisiting catalytic and characterization results exposed in Part I and II, demonstrated that the catalytic mechanism proceeds in four steps: i) adsorption of chlorinated VOCs on Brønsted sites, ii) VOx redox sites give some of their lattice oxygen atoms to oxidize the aromatic ring producing H2O and COx, iii) reoxidation of the VOx reduced sites thanks to the gas stream oxidant (O2) and iv) retrieving of the chlorine from the surface. The second and third steps compose a Mars and van Krevelen mechanism and the third one is the mechanism rate limiting step. Our work shows that the performances can be improved by tuning the redox properties of the VOx phases: i) improvement of the reducibility and ii) stabilization of the vanadium oxidation level above a limit value, estimated around 4.87.

<p>This report is the result of a diploma work made at Linköping University from August 2006 till September 2007 by Erik Lundin, under the guidance of Doctor Mike Andersson and Professor Anita Lloyd Spetz. Its purpose was to find suitable materials for the construction of an oxygen sensor. The hope was not to construct such a sensor, but to investigate materials that may be suitable in creating one. In the preparatory time period of the diploma work, different papers and books were studied in order to get a proper understanding of the sensor mechanism. During this period of time, a design proposal was made and the theory behind it is presented in this thesis. The main objective in this thesis has been to investigate the response of field effect devices to oxygen and other gases that are compounds in exhaust or flue gases. Devices were created by employing the materials which were investigated. Special material combinations were proposed for field effect devices suitable for oxygen detection by Doctor Mike Andersson. One material combination showed promising results for selective detection of the oxygen concentration in exhaust gases.</p> / This diploma work has been confidential

This report is the result of a diploma work made at Linköping University from August 2006 till September 2007 by Erik Lundin, under the guidance of Doctor Mike Andersson and Professor Anita Lloyd Spetz. Its purpose was to find suitable materials for the construction of an oxygen sensor. The hope was not to construct such a sensor, but to investigate materials that may be suitable in creating one. In the preparatory time period of the diploma work, different papers and books were studied in order to get a proper understanding of the sensor mechanism. During this period of time, a design proposal was made and the theory behind it is presented in this thesis. The main objective in this thesis has been to investigate the response of field effect devices to oxygen and other gases that are compounds in exhaust or flue gases. Devices were created by employing the materials which were investigated. Special material combinations were proposed for field effect devices suitable for oxygen detection by Doctor Mike Andersson. One material combination showed promising results for selective detection of the oxygen concentration in exhaust gases. / This diploma work has been confidential

The aim in this thesis is to provide a comparison of smoke levels among John Deere 6 Family four-cylinder tractors. The comparison group consisted of 5 tractors, each with a different year of production. The aim is to ascertain if the systems provided in new John Deere tractors show higher efficiency in reducing emissions than those in older tractors. Further, the thesis deals with particular substances emitted by compression ignition engines and their influence on humans and the environment. Furthermore, basic information is provided about European and US standards as well as ways to reduce to the minimum these harmful substance emissions from compression ignition engines to the atmosphere. Diagnostic instruments for measuring exhaust gas emissions from compression ignition engines are described. Further, the thesis contains characteristics of tractors in the study group and results of measurements, arranged in tables and in graphs. Lastly, the results are evaluated and conclusions are made for practice.

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The thesis deals with the topic of Carbon dioxide emissions that are created by Petrol, Diesel and CNG vehicles. In the first part of the thesis, the results of theoretical calculations are compared with the values of the manufacturer of the specific vehicle. In the second part, a specific method has been selected for calculations with real data from transport. The savings of CO2 produced by the specific vehicle are expressed in percentage – depending on the fuel used. The operating expenses from the real data are calculated and compared with hybrid and electric vehicles. In the final part of the thesis, the ratio of fleet type vehicles to the financial/ecological aspect was proposed.

The subject of this thesis is to optimize the flow of exhaust gases in the particle filter using CFD simulations. The first part is focused on the emissions of diesel engines and emissions reduction systems with a focus on particulate filters. The next section is an analysis of the current state of the specified particle filter using CFD simulation and evaluation following with a proposal of new construction for better flow distribution. At last, the final evaluation is presented.

A sensor was developed for simultaneous measurements of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide fluctuations in internal combustion engine exhaust gases. This sensor utilizes low-cost and compact LEDs that emit in the 3-5[micro]m wavelength range which are more appropriate for practical applications than the more traditionally used lasers. An affordable, fast response sensor that can measure these gases has broad application that can lead to more efficient, fuel flexible engines and regulations of harmful emissions. LEDs have a more spectrally broad and diverging emission than lasers which presented many design challenges. The optical design software ZEMAX was utilized to overcome these challenges. CO and CO[sub2] LED measurements are conducted in their fundamental bands centered at 4.7[micro]m and 4.3[micro]m, respectively, while a reference LED at 3.6[micro]m is used as a reference for H2O. Tests were carried out using a simple flow cell for validation and calibration of the instrument. The sensor was able to see 0.1% changes in CO2 and about 0.3% changes CO. No interference between CO and CO2 was observed.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / The growing demand of energy in the world, the decrease of petroleum reserves and the current problems of environmental contamination, increase the interest in renewable energy study for internal combustion engines, to replace partially or completely to petroleum based fuels. In Brazil, among the alternatives fuels, stands out the use of sugarcane ethanol, seen that it is from renewable sources and has high oxygen content, which is favorable to reduce pollutant gases emissions of engine. The blend of ethanol and diesel (ED) has received in recent years and in different countries, more attention for use in diesel engines. However, there are difficulties to partially replace diesel use. The main disadvantages are the differences in their physical-chemical properties. A percentage up to 15% of ethanol is used in diesel engines without making mechanical changes. In this way, the objective of this study was to evaluate the performance and emissions of a diesel engine in an agricultural tractor, using blends of diesel and hydrated ethanol. Were used as fuel, Diesel (B5) and mixture with 3% (ED3), 6% (ED6), 9% (ED9), 12% (ED12) and 15% (ED15) of hydrous ethanol. Performance parameters evaluated were the power, torque and specific fuel consumption. Were also evaluated emissions of CO2, NOx e O2, and the opacity of the gases through the k value. Both, engine performance and emissions experiment were analyzed in a completely randomized with bifactorial design. The results indicate that as the percentage of ethanol increased, the average values of torque and engine power decreased. Using the B5 and the ED3, these variables did not differ statistically, in addition, with the ED3 was obtained the lower specific fuel consumption. Using ED12, the engine performance has reduced power and torque in 2.97% e 2.95%, respectively, compared with B5, while their fuel consumption had no statistical difference. The greater opacity and gas emissions were archive with ED3, while the lower emission occurred when the engine operated with ED12 and ED15. With these fuels, the reduction of opacity, CO2 and NOX, in relation to B5, was 22.22 24.44%, 5.20 5.60% e 6.65 - 10.48%, respectively. It can be considerate that operating with ED12, pollutant emissions are reduced significantly without a significant loss in engine performance. / A crescente demanda mundial de energia, a diminuição das reservas do petróleo e os atuais problemas de poluição ambiental, incrementam o interesse no estudo de fontes renováveis de energia para os motores de combustão interna, visando substituir, de forma parcial ou total, os combustíveis derivados do petróleo. No Brasil, entre os combustíveis alternativos, se destaca o uso do etanol de cana-de-açúcar, visto que é de origem renovável e possui um alto conteúdo de oxigênio, o qual pode favorecer a redução das emissões de gases poluentes do motor. A mistura etanol- Diesel (ED) vem recebendo, nos últimos anos, e em diferentes países, maior atenção para ser utilizado em motores ciclo Diesel. No entanto, existem dificuldades para sua utilização visando substituir parcialmente o óleo Diesel. Os principais inconvenientes são as diferenças nas suas propriedades físico-químicas. Em porcentagens de até 15%, o etanol pode ser utilizado em motores ciclo Diesel, sem realizar modificações mecânicas. Desta forma, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o desempenho e as emissões de um motor ciclo Diesel de um trator agrícola, utilizando misturas de óleo Diesel e etanol hidratado. Foram utilizados como combustíveis o óleo Diesel (B5) e sua mistura com 3% (ED3), 6% (ED6), 9% (ED9), 12% (ED12) e 15% (ED15) de etanol. Os parâmetros avaliados de desempenho foram: a potência, o torque e consumo específico de combustível. Foram também avaliadas as emissões de CO2, NOx, O2 e a opacidade dos gases, por meio do valor k. Ambos os experimentos de desempenho e emissões do motor foram analisados em um delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, em um esquema bi fatorial. Os resultados indicam que conforme aumentou a porcentagem de etanol, os valores médios de torque e potência do motor diminuíram. Utilizando o B5 e o ED3, estas variáveis não diferiram estatisticamente, além disso, com o ED3 foi obtido o menor consumo de combustível. Utilizando o ED12 o desempenho do motor teve reduções de potência e torque de 2,97% e 2,95%, respectivamente, em relação ao B5, enquanto que os consumos de combustível não tiveram diferença estatística. A maior opacidade e emissões de gases foram alcançadas com ED3, enquanto que as menores emissões ocorreram quando o motor operou com o ED12 e ED15. Com estes combustíveis, a redução da opacidade, CO2 e NOx, em relação ao B5 foi de 22,22 - 24,44%, 5,20 - 5,60% e 6,65 - 10,48%, respectivamente. Pode-se considerar que operando com o ED12, as emissões de poluentes são reduzidas significativamente sem uma perda considerável no desempenho do motor.