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emission controls
Engine and fuel systemsSystems that control the emission of pollutants
- emission
- exhaust
IM-240
Engine and fuel systemsEmissions test that simulates real-world driving conditions to measure a vehicle's emissions performance.
- emissions
- testing
Catalyst
Engine and fuel systemsDevice that reduces toxic emissions in exhaust gases
- exhaust
- emissions
HC
Engine and fuel systemsHydrocarbons, a measure of unburned fuel in engine emissions
- emissions
- hydrocarbons
Selective Catalytic Reduction
Engine and fuel systemsProcess of reducing nitrogen oxide emissions
- emissions
- exhaust
Oxidizing Catalytic Converter
Engine and fuel systemsDevice reducing emissions by converting pollutants
- emissions
- engine
AdBlue
Engine and fuel systemsa synthetic urea solution used to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions
- emissions
- exhaust
- urea
charcoal cannister
Engine and fuel systemsA component that filters fuel vapors to reduce emissions
- emissions
- fuel
CO value
Engine and fuel systemsMeasure of carbon monoxide emissions in the exhaust gas
- co
- emission
Gross Polluter
Engine and fuel systemsVehicle that produces excessive emissions, contributing significantly to air pollution.
- emissions
- pollution
SCR catalytic converter
Engine and fuel systemsa device that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by converting them into nitrogen and water
- emissions
- exhaust
- catalyst
CO Meter
Tools and maintenance terminologyDevice measuring carbon monoxide levels in exhaust gases
- emission
- testing
CO-2
Engine and fuel systemsCarbon Dioxide, a measure of combustion efficiency in engines
- emissions
- combustion
Cross-counts
Engine and fuel systemsNumber of times O2 sensor crosses rich/lean threshold
- emissions
- fuel
Exhaust outlet
Engine and fuel systemsThe point at which exhaust gases exit the vehicle
- exhaust
- emissions
knock sensor
Engine and fuel systemsSensor that detects engine noise emissions to prevent damage
- engine
- fuel
passive regeneration
Engine and fuel systemsslow conversion of particulates into CO2 without special measures
- exhaust
- emissions
diesel particulate filter
Engine and fuel systemssystem for removing diesel soot from exhaust gases
- exhaust
- emissions
Carbon Monoxide
Engine and fuel systemsColorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion, posing health risks to humans.
- emissions
- pollution
O2 sensor
Engine and fuel systemsOxygen sensor, measures the difference in oxygen content between atmosphere and exhaust
- emissions
- oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Engine and fuel systemsColorless, odorless gas produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, contributing to climate change.
- emissions
- pollution
Flexible exhaust pipes
Engine and fuel systemsPipes that can be bent or flexed to connect the exhaust system
- exhaust
- emissions
Hydrocarbons
Engine and fuel systemsCompounds composed of hydrogen and carbon, emitted by vehicles as unburned fuel, contributing to air pollution.
- emissions
- pollution
Cat
Bus terminologyCatalytic Converter. a large, usually round cannister in the exhaust system. it helps convert emission gases into more harmless, less noxious vapors.