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New Engines: Time To Clear The Air: Trucks
New Engines: Time To Clear The Air: Trucks
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Full-service leasing offers answers to fleets facing two engine emission control choices.
relationship with engine manufacturers and close ties to truck manufacturers can help companies make informed choices about trucks with 2010 engines. Leasing can help take the guesswork out of specifying and servicing 2010 engines. Plus, the leasing company can handle any warranty issues and take over any risk associated with truck resale values.
PacLease custom specifies every truck it leases to fit the customers duty cycle and application, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. For example, PacLease can specify the Peterbilt Model 320 to fit the needs of a refuse hauler. Perfectly suited for the harsh demands of the refuse and construction industries, the Peterbilt Model 320 offers a low forward design with a 96-inch wide cab. It also offers an ergonomic interior and the exclusive use of taper leaf front springs for a smooth ride. The Model 320 can be specd with the natural-gas powered Cummins Westport ISL-G engine and the diesel-powered Cummins ISL and Cummins ISX11.9 engines. The diesel-powered Cummins engines use similar SCR technology thats available in the PACCAR MX series.
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economy? To fully understand, truck operators should become more familiar with SCR technology and the increased EGR approaches to emission reduction.
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achieve the NOx emission reduction now required by EPA and Environment Canada. The increased EGR approach recirculates a significantly larger portion of the engines exhaust gas back to the engine, where the NOx emission reduction occurs. The increased EGR approach is often referred to as an in-cylinder approach. SCR accomplishes NOx reduction by mixing the oxides of nitrogen in the exhaust gases with a reductant, most commonly a solution of urea and de-ionized water also known as diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The exhaust passes through a decomposition tube, where the DEF is introduced through a dosing valve. The exhaust then passes through a cylindrical chamber, also known as the SCR catalyst. Here the DEF reacts with the NOx, breaks it down, producing oxidizing ammonia. The oxidizing ammonia chemically reacts with the NOx, converting the pollutants into nitrogen, water and tiny amounts of carbon dioxide. The SCR catalyst contains a honeycomb-like substrate, which also reacts with the pollutant, converting it into nitrogen and water. Increased EGR accomplishes NOx emission reduction by increasing the amount of engine exhaust gases into the engine cylinder, slowing and cooling the combustion process. Increased EGR doesnt require introducing DEF into the exhaust stream to reduce NOx, but it does require more fuel to be injected into the diesel particulate filter for active regenerations. The increased heat created with the enhanced EGR approach also requires greater cooling capacity for the engine.
Although its new to North America, SCR technology is currently used in more than 600,000 trucks around the world. SCR has proven its ability to meet European Union emission reduction requirement for many years (see SCR Allows Manufacturers to Build Better Performing Engines sidebar). From an engine performance standpoint, because the SCR after-treatment system handles the NOx reduction downstream from the engine, SCR allows manufacturers to develop engines that last longer and work more efficiently.
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improved driveablity and higher power density for better throttle performance, will retain higher resale values.1
application. A combination of reliable, custom-built trucks and complete service offerings allows customers to maximize the value of their transportation resources. Olen can be The Advantage in the Waste Industry reached at olen.hunter@paccar.com.
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