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Diesel Emissions Laboratory at CANMET-MMSL

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Diesel Emissions Laboratory at CANMET-MMSL

The Diesel Emissions Laboratory has been conducting applied research into diesel engine emissions for over 25 years. In addition to providing government-sponsored research, the laboratory facilities are used to conduct R&D; for private companies on a contract basis.

Some past and present projects have included:

  • Diesel emissions control technology development including: water scrubbers, exhaust catalysts, diesel particulate filter media and regeneration strategies.
  • Engine emissions performance development including: ECU tuning, turbocharger matching, sensor development, low oxygen engine operation studies, fuel additives and add-on device evaluations.
  • Emissions control device evaluations through the government-industry MAPTEST protocol. (MAPTEST Protocol document - PDF)
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The Diesel Emissions Laboratory operates a state-of-the-art diesel engine emissions facility. See photos of our equipment at our Bells Corners lab.

Contact us at diesel@nrcan.gc.ca.


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