Impact of Natural Gas Composition on the Performance and Emission of Heavy/Medium-Duty Natural Gas Vehicles - Phase 2
Summary
SCH Number
2013058168
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Impact of Natural Gas Composition on the Performance and Emission of Heavy/Medium-Duty Natural Gas Vehicles - Phase 2
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/10/2013
Document Description
The goal of this project is to address issues relating to the impacts of using a broader range of natural gas compositions on vehicles, such as those that would be expected with greater introduction of gases with higher or lower wobbe than gases traditionally used in California. This project involves evaluation of the impact of various NG compositions on the performance and emissions of NG-powered heavy and medium-duty vehicles. Research activities will include modifying test protocols from a previous PIER-funded research project as needed, identifying and obtaining vehicles/engines to test, selecting natural gas blends to test, obtaining gases, testing, and data analysis. Testing will address issues such as the impact of the different LNG blends on fuel economy/CO2, operability, and emissions of air pollutants.
Contact Information
Name
Marla Mueller
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Riverside
Counties
Riverside
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306; 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves vehicle emissions testing on a dynamometer and data analysis.
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