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If you’ve ever struggled to understand acronyms you might see when reading about emissions standards, you’re not alone. Save a copy of this handy list of acronyms and definitions to use as a resource for your team.
ACRONYM |
DEFINITION |
DEF |
Diesel Exhaust Fluid A carefully blended solution of high-purity urea and de-ionized water used in selective catalytic reduction solutions. It’s injected into the exhaust system, where it decomposes into ammonia, then selectively reduces nitrogen oxides with the help of a catalyst. |
DOC |
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst An aftertreatment device that reduces particulate matter by converting carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons to carbon dioxide and water vapor. It optimizes nitrogen monoxide and nitrogen dioxide ratios for both passive diesel particulate filter regeneration and the optimal conversion of nitrogen oxides in selective catalytic reduction. |
DPF |
Diesel Particulate Filter An aftertreatment device that captures particulate matter formed during combustion. It can be regenerated passively or actively and allows for lower fuel consumption and better transient response and performance. |
EGR |
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Reduces the levels of nitrogen oxides emitted by an engine by recirculating exhaust gas into the engine’s cylinder and replacing some of the oxygen-rich air with carbon dioxide. That lowers combustion temperature and reduces the amount of nitrogen oxides formed. |
NOx |
Nitrogen Oxides Gases produced from the reaction of nitrogen and oxygen during the combustion of fuels, especially at high temperatures. They’re one of two primary exhaust pollutants covered by emissions standards. |
PM |
Particulate Matter A complex mixture of extremely small particles and liquid droplets that get into the air, including dust, dirt, soot and smoke. It’s the second of two primary exhaust pollutants covered by emissions standards. |
PN |
Particle Number EU Stage V emissions standards introduce a particle number limit for engines in the 19-560 kW power range. Meeting this limit is driving widespread application of diesel particulate filters. |
SCR |
Selective Catalytic Reduction A catalyzed chemical reaction that reduces nitrogen oxides to water and nitrogen using diesel exhaust fluid. This fluid is injected into a tube where it mixes with the exhaust, and the reactions take place as the mixture passes through the selective catalytic reduction catalyst. |
ULSD |
Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Diesel fuel with substantially lower sulfur content that contributes to particulate matter reductions in nonroad engines and equipment. Many advanced emission-control technologies require the use of ultra-low-sulfur diesel. |
