The Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants) Regulations 1999 No. 1053

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1999 No. 1053

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants) Regulations 1999

Made

28th March 1999

Laid before Parliament

31st March 1999

Coming into force

26th April 1999

The Secretary of State, being a Minister designated(1) for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972(2) in relation to measures relating to the reduction of emissions of pollutants from internal combustion engines, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by that section, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:

PART I

Citation and commencement

1. -These Regulations may be cited as the Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants) Regulations 1999, and shall come into force on 26th April 1999.

Interpretation

2.-(1) In these Regulations-

(a)"Directive 97/68/EC" means the European Parliament and Council Directive 97/68/EC on the approximation of laws of the member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery(3);

(b)"the 1987 Act" means the Consumer Protection Act 1987(4);

(c)"non-road mobile machinery" means any mobile machine, transportable industrial equipment or vehicle with or without body work, not intended for the use of passenger-or goods-transport on the road, in which an internal combustion engine as specified in regulation 3(1) is installed;

(d)"type approval" means the procedure whereby the approval authority certifies that an internal combustion engine type or engine family satisfies the relevant technical requirements of these Regulations with regard to the level of emissions of gaseous and particulate pollutants by the engine;

(e)"engine type" means a category of engines which are similar in such essential engine characteristics as specified in Schedule 2, Appendix 1;

(f)"parent engine" means an engine selected from an engine family in such a way that it complies with the requirements set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 of Schedule 1;

(g)"engine family" means a manufacturer's grouping of engines which, through their design, are expected to have similar exhaust emission characteristics as specified in Schedule 2 and which comply with the requirements of these Regulations;

(h)"engine power output" means net power output of the engine;

(i)"engine production date" means the date when the engine has passed the final check after it has left the production line and being the stage at which the engine is ready to be delivered or to be put in stock;

(j)"placing on the market" means the action of making available on the Community market, for payment or free of charge, a product to which these Regulations apply with a view to distribution or use or both in the Community;

(k)"manufacturer" means the person responsible for the construction of an engine and responsible to the approval authority for all aspects of the type approval process and for ensuring conformity of production.

(l)"technical service body" means the approval authority or the person that has been appointed as a testing laboratory to carry out tests or inspections;

(m)"information document" means the document set out in the format specified by Schedule 2 containing the information prescribed by that Schedule;

(n)"information folder" means the total folder or file of data, drawings, photographs and any other material supplied by the applicant to the approval authority or the technical service body as prescribed in the information document;

(o)"information package" means the information folder plus any test results or other documents that the approval authority or the technical service body has added to the information folder in the course of carrying out its functions;

(p)"index to the information package" means the document in which the contents of the information package, suitably numbered or otherwise marked to clearly identify all the pages, are listed;

(q)"competent approval authorities" means the bodies appointed as the approval authority in a member State other than the United Kingdom in accordance with Directive 97/68/EC.

(2) For the purposes of these Regulations, the terms, symbols and abbreviations set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 shall be interpreted in accordance with that paragraph.

(3) For the purposes of these Regulations, Annexes, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to Directive 97/68/EC are respectively set out in Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, and a reference in a regulation to a paragraph of a Schedule is a reference to a section in the Annex as set out in the relevant Schedule.

(4) For the purposes of these Regulations, the Secretary of State is the approval authority.

PART II

Scope and Exclusions

3.-(1) Subject to paragraphs (3), (4) and (5) and regulation 15, these Regulations apply to new engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery intended and suited to move, or to be moved on the ground, whether or not on the road, with a C.I. engine having net power that is equal to or higher than 18 kW but not more than 560 kW and operated under intermittent speed rather than a single constant speed.

(2) The expression "machinery" includes the following:

(3) These Regulations do not apply to engines to be installed in:-

(a)ships,

(b)railway locomotives,

(c)aircraft, or

(d)generating sets.

(4) These Regulations do not apply to engines for the propulsion of vehicles as defined by Council Directive 70/156/EEC(5) as amended by Council Directive 92/53/EEC(6) and by Council Directive 92/61/EEC(7) or agricultural tractors as defined by Council Directive 74/150/EEC(8) as amended by Council Directive 82/890/EEC(9).

(5) These Regulations do not apply to engines granted type approval in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 88/77/EEC(10) as amended by Council Directives 91/542/EEC(11) and 96/1/EEC(12) provided that-

(a)the type approval has been granted for an engine with a category set out in the first column of regulation 6(2) on or before the dates specified in the second column of regulation 6(2), and

(b)the engine is placed on the market before the final date specified in regulation 7 for that category of engine.

General duty relating to placing on the market

4.-(1) Subject to regulations 7 and 15, no person shall place on the market any new engine, whether or not already installed in machinery, unless the requirements of paragraph (2) have been complied with in relation to it.

(2) The requirements in respect of any engine are that-

(a)the approval authority has issued a type approval certificate,

(b)the engine conforms to the requirements of the type approval, and

(c)the engine has affixed to it markings in accordance with regulation 11(1), including the type approval number.

Categories of engines

5.-(1) This regulation defines the engine categories for the purposes of regulations 6 and 7.

(2) An engine is within the category in the first column of the table in this paragraph if it has a power output within the range set out in the second column thereof:

Category A130kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW
Category B75kW ≤ P < 130 kW
Category C37kW ≤ P < 75 kW
Category D18kW ≤ P < 37 kW
Category E130kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW
Category F75kW ≤ P < 130 kW
Category G37kW ≤ P < 75 kW.

Provisions for grant of type approval certificate

6.-(1) After the coming into force of these Regulations, the approval authority shall not issue a type approval certificate under regulation 9(1) for an engine type or engine family, nor any other type approval for non-road mobile machinery in which an engine is installed, where the engine has a power output falling within Category A, Category B or Category C, if the engine does not meet the requirements specified in these Regulations and if the emissions of gaseous and particulate pollutants from the engine do not comply with the limit values set out in the table in paragraph 4.2.1 of Schedule 1.

(2) After the date specified in the second column of the table in this regulation, the approval authority shall not grant a type approval certificate under regulation 9(1) for an engine type or engine family, nor any other type approval for non-road mobile machinery in which an engine is installed, in respect of an engine within the category set out in the first column of the table if the engine does not meet the requirements specified in these Regulations and if the emissions of gaseous and particulate pollutants from the engine do not comply with the limit values set out in the table in paragraph 4.2.3 of Schedule 1:

CategoryDate
Category D31 December 1999
Category E31 December 2000
Category F31 December 2001
Category G31 December 2002.

Transitional provisions in respect of placing on the market

7. Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 4, a manufacturer may place on the market, before the date specified in the third column of the table in this regulation, an engine within a category specified in the first column of the table with a production date prior to the date specified in the second column in respect of that category:

CategoryProducton dateFinal date
Category A31 December 199831 December 2000
Category B31 December 199831 December 2000
Category C31 March 199931 March 2001
Category D31 December 200031 December 2002
Category E31 December 200131 December 2003
Category F31 December 200231 December 2004
Category G31 December 200331 December 2005.

Application for type approval

8.-(1) An application for engine type or engine family approval shall be submitted to the approval authority by or on behalf of a manufacturer ("the applicant"), together with-

(a)the fee payable pursuant to regulation 14 to the approval authority,

(b)the information folder, and

(c)a declaration by the applicant that no application in respect of an engine type or engine family has been submitted in respect of that engine type or engine family to a competent approval authority in any other member State.

(2) The application shall contain the information set out in Schedule 2, and contain an information document.

(3) An engine conforming to the information provided pursuant to Schedule 2, Appendix 1 shall accompany the application or the applicant shall provide particulars of where the engine may be examined and tested by the approval authority.

(4) In the case of an application for engine family approval, if the approval authority determines that the engine submitted with the application does not fully represent the engine family described in the information folder, the applicant shall provide an alternative and, if considered necessary by the approval authority, an additional parent engine conforming to the information provided pursuant to Schedule 2 Appendix 1.

Approval of engines

9.-(1) The approval authority shall on payment of the fee pursuant to regulation 14 issue a type approval certificate for an engine type or engine family in the form set out in Schedule 6, where the approval authority is satisfied, after examination and testing of the engine by the technical service body, that-

(a)the engine or engine family meets the specifications and has passed all the test procedures and requirements of Schedules 1, 3, 4 and 5, and

(b)the engine or engine family is of a type which conforms with the information given in the information folder which accompanied the application, and

(c)that adequate arrangements ensuring effective control of the conformity of production are in place with regard to the specifications as set out in paragraph 5 of Schedule 1.

(2) Where the approval authority issues a type approval certificate for an engine type or engine family, it shall, within a period of one month, confirm the date on which the certificate was issued, give notice of that approval certificate and the date it was issued to the competent approval authorities of every other member State, and include with that notice a copy of the type approval certificate issued and particulars of the engine and engine type approved.

(3) Where the approval authority decides that the engine to be approved fulfils its function or offers a specific feature only in conjunction with other parts of the non-road mobile machinery, and for this reason compliance with one or more requirements can be verified only when the engine to be approved operates in conjunction with other machinery parts, whether real or simulated, the approval authority shall restrict the scope of the type approval of the engine type or engine family accordingly.

(4) Where the approval authority restricts the scope of the type approval in accordance with paragraph (3), it shall include in the type approval certificate any restrictions on the use of the engine and shall indicate any conditions for fitting it.

(5) The type approval certificate shall contain the letters, numbers and information set out in Schedule 7.

(6) The approval authority shall keep a register of the engine types or engine families which have been granted type approval by it.

Amendments to approvals

10.-(1) Where the approval authority has issued a type approval certificate to a manufacturer under regulation 9, that manufacturer shall immediately give notice in writing to the approval authority of any change in the particulars appearing in the information folder or information package, if appropriate, and make application to the approval authority to amend or extend the type approval.

(2) An application for the amendment or extension of a type approval shall be submitted to the approval authority which granted the original type approval, together with a fee pursuant to regulation 14 or an undertaking to pay the fee to the approval authority.

(3) Where the particulars appearing in the information package have changed, the approval authority shall, subject to paragraph (4) and on payment of a fee pursuant to regulation 14-

(a)issue revised pages of the information package as necessary, marking each revised page to show clearly the nature of the change and the date of re-issue, and

(b)issue a revised approval certificate (denoted by an extension number) if any information on the type approval certificate (excluding its attachments) has changed or if the standards of Directive 97/68/EC have changed since the date of the type approval certificate.

(4) If the approval authority finds that an amendment to an information package warrants fresh tests or checks it shall inform the manufacturer thereof and issue the documents referred to in praragraph (3) only after the conduct of successful fresh tests or checks to ensure compliance with these Regulations.

(5) Where the approval authority issues revised pages pursuant to paragraph (3) it shall amend the index to the information package (which is attached to the approval certificate) to show the date the pages were revised.

(6) Where the approval authority issues a revised approval certificate pursuant to paragraph (3), the revised certificate shall show clearly the reason for the revision and the date of issue of the revised certificate.

Conformity

11.-(1) Where a type approval certificate has been issued pursuant to regulation 9, the manufacturer shall affix to each unit manufactured in accordance with the approved type the markings as defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 including the type approval number.

(2) Where the type approval certificate, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 9(4), includes restrictions on the use of the engine-

(a)the manufacturer shall deliver with each unit manufactured a document containing detailed information on those restrictions and indicating any conditions for fitting, but

(b)where a series of engine types is delivered to one single producer of machinery, the manufacturer may provide only one such document, which shall, in addition to the information required by paragraph (a), list the engine identification numbers to be delivered to that producer and which shall be provided not later than the date of delivery to him of the first engine.

(3) Where any type approval certificate has been issued pursuant to regulation 9, the approval authority may by notice in writing require the manufacturer to send it a list which-

(a)contains identification numbers for each engine type or engine family produced in accordance with the requirements of these Regulations since the list was last supplied to the approval authority in accordance with these Regulations,

(b)specifies correlations of the identification numbers to the corresponding engine types or engine families and to the type approval numbers, where not clarified by the engine coding system,

(c)contains information relating to the cessation of production, where the manufacturer has ceased production of an engine type or engine family, including the date production ceased, the number of engines remaining unsold and the place where those engines are being stored or will be stored.

(4) If the approval authority requires the manufacturer to send to it a list pursuant to a notice served pursuant to paragraph (3), the list shall be sent-

(i)within 45 days after the end of each calendar year, and

(ii)when the requirements change for each category of engine under regulation 6.

(5) A manufacturer upon whom a notice has been served pursuant to paragraph (3) shall maintain records of the information provided under paragraph (3) for a minimum period of 20 years.

(6) A manufacturer upon whom a notice has been served pursuant to paragraph (3) shall send to the approval authority within 45 days after the end of each calendar year and at each date when the requirements change for each category of engine under regulation 6, a declaration specifying the engine types and engine families together with the relevant engine identification codes for those engines the manufacturer intends to produce from the date of the declaration.

(7) The manufacturer shall send with each list required under paragraph (3) a declaration specifying that each engine bearing a type approval number conforms with the description in the approval certificate.

(8) The manufacture shall permit the approval authority at any time to carry out tests and inspection of any engine bearing a type approval number in order to verify that the engine conforms to the description given on the approval certificate.

(9) The manufacturer shall permit the approval authority at any reasonable time to inspect its production procedures to ensure that the requirements set out in paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 continue to be met.

Provision of Technical Service

12. The approval authority shall notify to the European Commission and the competent approval authorities of the other member States, the names and addresses of the bodies that will be the technical service body for the purposes of these Regulations.

Non-conformity with the approved type or family

13.-(1) If it appears to the approval authority-

(a)that engines bearing the approval marking in accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 fail to conform to the type or engine family it has approved, and

(b)that the manufacturer to whom the relevant type approval certificate was issued is unable or unwilling to effect a sufficient remedy,

the approval authority may withdraw the type approval certificate after giving the manufacturer to whom it was issued the opportunity of making representations within a reasonable period as to why it should not be withdrawn.

(2) Where the approval authority, having considered any representations made under paragraph (1), withdraws a type approval certificate, it shall, in writing-

(a)inform the manufacturer to whom it was issued of the withdrawal of the certificate and of its reasons for the withdrawal, and

(b)inform the competent approval authorities of the member States of its withdrawal.

(3) Where the approval authority does not withdraw the type approval certificate, it shall inform the competent approval authorities of the other member States of the measures taken to ensure that the engines in production will conform to the approved type or family.

(4) For the purposes of this regulation, there shall be a failure to conform to the approved type or engine family where the approval authority finds deviations from the particulars in the type-approval certificate or the information package and where those deviations have not been authorised by the approval authority pursuant to regulation 10(3).

(5) If the approval authority believes that an engine bearing a type approval number and markings does not conform to the approved type or family it may request the competent approval authorities in the member State which granted the type approval to verify that engines in production conform to the approved type or engine family.

Fees

14. The fees to be paid will be those payable pursuant to regulations made under section 56 of the Finance Act 1973(13).

Exemptions and alternative procedures

15.-(1) The requirements of regulation 4 do not apply to-

(a)engines produced directly or indirectly on behalf of and for use only by the armed services,

(b)engines approved by the competent approval authorities in another member State in accordance with Directive 97/68/EC.

(2) The approval authority may, at the request of the manufacturer, exempt end-of-series engines which are still in stock, or stocks of non-road mobile machinery in respect of their engines, from the final date for placing on the market as set out in regulation 7 in accordance with the following conditions-

(a)the manufacturer must submit an application to the approval authority before the relevant final date in regulation 7,

(b)the application must include a list of those new engines which remain unsold or have not been placed on the market before the final date and must specify the technical and/or economic reasons on which the application is based,

(c)the engines must conform to a type or family for which the type approval is no longer valid, or which did not require type approval at the time of production, but which have been produced before the production date set out in regulation 7,

(d)the engines must have been physically stored within the European Community between the production date and the final date set out in regulation 7 for that particular category,

(e)the maximum number of new engines of one or more types placed on the market in the United Kingdom under this exemption must not exceed 10 per cent of the new engines of all types concerned placed on the market in the United Kingdom during the previous year.

(3) If the request is accepted by the approval authority it shall, within one month, send to the competent approval authorities of the other member States particulars of, and reasons for, the exemptions granted to the manufacturer.

(4) The approval authority shall issue for each engine exempted under paragraph (2) a certificate of conformity on which a special entry has been made.

(5) The certificate of conformity referred to in paragraph (4) may be included in a consolidated document which contains all the identification numbers of engines exempted under paragraph (2).

(6) The approval authority shall each year send to the European Commission a list of exemptions granted specifying the reasons.

(7) The approval authority may not exempt engines under paragraph (2) if a period of 12 months has elapsed since the date on which the engines were for the first time subject to the time limits for placing on the market.

PART III

Enforcement Authorities

16.-(1) It shall be the duty of the following authorities to enforce these Regulations within their area-

(a)in Great Britain, the Secretary of State or weights and measures authorities, and

(b)in Northern Ireland, the Department of Economic Development.

(2) An enforcement authority shall, whenever the Secretary of State so directs, make a report to the Secretary of State on the exercise of the functions exercisable by that authority under these Regulations.

(3) For the purposes of providing for the enforcement of these Regulations-

(a)sections 14, 15, 28 to 35, 37, 38, 44 and 47 of the 1987 Act shall apply and in respect of proceedings for contravention thereof as if-

(i)references to safety provisions were references to these Regulations;

(ii)references to goods were references to engines as the context may require;

(iii)in section 14, in subsection (6), for "six months" there were substituted "three months";

(iv)in sections 28, 29, 30, 33, 34 and 35, the words "or any provision made by or under Part III of this Act" on each occasion that they occur were omitted;

(v)in section 28, subsections (3), (4) and (5) were omitted;

(vi)in section 29, subsection (4) was omitted;

(vii)in section 30, subsections (7) and (8) were omitted; and

(viii)in section 38(1), paragraphs (a) and (b) were omitted;

(b)sections 39 and 40 of the 1987 Act shall apply to offences under section 32 of that Act as it is applied to these Regulations by sub-paragraph (a) above; and

(c)in England and Wales, a magistrates' court may try an information in respect of an offence committed under these Regulations if the information is laid within twelve months from the time when the offence is committed, and in Scotland summary proceedings for such an offence may be begun at any time within twelve months from the time when the offence is committed.

(4) Nothing in this regulation shall authorise any enforcement authority to bring proceedings in Scotland for an offence.

Offences

17. Any person who-

(a)places a new engine on the market in contravention of regulation 4, or

(b)fails to send a list in contravention of regulation 11(4), or

(c)fails to maintain records in contravention of regulation 11(5), or

(d)fails to send a declaration in contravention of regulation 11(6), or

(e)fails to comply with the requirements of regulation 11(8), or

(f)in supplying information or producing documents for the purposes of these Regulations-

(i)makes a statement which he knows to be false in a material particular or recklessly makes a statement which is false in a material particular, or

(ii)produces, provides, sends or otherwise makes use of a document which he knows to be false in a material particular or recklessly produces, provides, sends or otherwise makes use of a document which is false in a material particular,

shall be guilty of an offence.

Penalty

18.-(1) A person guilty of an offence under regulation 17(a) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or on conviction on indictment to a fine.

(2) A person guilty of an offence under regulation 17(b) to (f) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Defence of due diligence

19.-(1) Subject to the following provisions of this regulation, in proceedings against any person for an offence under regulation 17, it shall be a defence for that person to show that he took all reasonable steps and exercised all due diligence to avoid committing the offence.

(2) Where in any proceedings against a person for such an offence the defence provided by paragraph (1) involves an allegation that the commission of the offence was due-

(a)to the act or default of another, or

(b)to reliance on information given by another,

that person shall not, without the leave of the court, be entitled to rely on the defence unless, not later than 7 clear days before the hearing of the proceedings (or, in Scotland, the trial date), he has served a notice under paragraph (3) on the person bringing the proceedings.

(3) A notice under this paragraph shall give such information identifying or assisting in the identification of the person who committed the act or default or gave the information as is in the possession of the person serving the notice at the time he serves it.

(4) It is hereby declared that a person shall not be entitled to rely on the defence provided by paragraph (1) by reason of his reliance on information suppied by another, unless he shows that it was reasonable in all the circumstances for him to have relied on the information, having regard in particular-

(a)to the steps which he took and those which might reasonably have been taken, for the purpose of verifying the information, and

(b)to whether he had any reason to disbelieve the information.

Liability of persons other than the principal offender

20.-(1) Where the commission by any person of an offence under regulation 17 is due to an act or default committed by some other person in the course of any business of his, the other person shall be guilty of the offence and may be proceeded against and punished by virtue of this paragraph whether or not proceedings are taken against the first-mentioned person.

(2) Where a body corporate is guilty of an offence under these Regulations (including where it is so guilty by virtue of paragraph (1)) in respect of any act or default which is shown to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of, any director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate or any person who was purporting to act in any such capacity he, as well as the body corporate, shall be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

(3) Where the affairs of any body corporate are managed by its members, paragraph (2) shall apply in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with his functions of management as if he were a director of the body corporate.

(4) In this regulation, references to a "body corporate" include references to a partnership in Scotland and, in relation to such partnership, any reference to a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of a body corporate is a reference to a partner.

John Battle,

Minister for Energy and Industry,

Department of Trade and Industry

28th March 1999

Regulations 2(3), 6(1), 6(2), 9(1), 11(1),11(9) and 13(1)(a)

SCHEDULE 1(Annex 1 to Directive 97/68/EC)SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, ENGINE MARKINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTS, SPECIFICATION OF CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION ASSESSMENTS, PARAMETERS DEFINING THE ENGINE FAMILY, CHOICE OF THE PARENT ENGINE

[1. This section is implemented by regulation 3.]

DEFINITIONS, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

2. For the purposes of this Directive,

2.1. compression ignition (C.I.) engine shall mean an engine which works on the compression-ignition principle (eg diesel engine);

2.2. gaseous pollutants shall mean carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons (assuming a ratio of C1:H1.35) and oxides of nitrogen, the last named being expressed in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) equivalent;

2.3. particulate pollutants shall mean any material collected on a specified filter medium after diluting C.I. engine exhaust gas with clean filtered air so that the temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C);

2.4. net power shall mean the power in "EEC kW" obtained on the test bench at the end of the crankshaft, or its equivalent, measured in accordance with the EEC method of measuring the power of internal combustion engines for road vehicles as set out in Directive 80/1269/EEC(14), except that the power of the engine cooling fan is excluded(15) and the test conditions and reference fuel specified in this Directive are adhered to;

2.5. rated speed shall mean the maximum full load speed allowed by the governor as specified by the manufacturer;

2.6. per cent load shall mean the fraction of the maximum available torque at an engine speed;

2.7. maximum torque speed shall mean the engine speed at which the maximum torque is obtained from the engine, as specified by the manufacturer;

2.8. intermediate speed shall mean that engine speed which meets one of the following requirements:

2.9. Symbols and Abbreviations

2.9.1. Symbols for test parameters

SymbolUnitTerm
APm2Cross sectional area of the isokinetic sampling probe
ATm2Cross sectional area of the exhaust pipe
averWeighted average values for:
m3/h-volume flow
kg/h-mass flow
CI-“Carbon 1 equivalent hydrocarbon
concppm Vol%Concentration (with suffix of the component nominating)
conccppm Vol%Background corrected concentration
concdppm Vol%Concentration of dilution air
DF-“Dilution factor
fa-“Laboratory atmospheric factor
FFHFuel specific factor used for the calulations of wet concentrations from dry concentrations hydrogen to carbon ratio
GAIRWkg/hIntake air mass flow rate on wet basis
GAIRDkg/hIntake air mass flow rate on dry basis
GDILWkg/hDilution air mass flow rate on wet basis
GEDFWkg/hEquivalent diluted exhaust gas mass flow rate on wet basis
GEXHWkg/hExhaust gas mass flow rate on wet basis
GFUELkg/hFuel mass flow rate
GTOTWkg/hDiluted exhaust gas mass flow rate on wet basis
HREFg/kgReference value of absolute humidity 10.71 g/kg for calculation of NOX and particulate humidity correction factors
Hag/kgAbsolute humidity of the intake air
Hdg/kgAbsolute humidity of the dilution air
i-“Subscript denoting an individual mode
KH-“Humidity correction factor for NOX
Kp-“Humidity correction factor for particulate
KW,a-“Dry to wet correction factor for the intake air
KW,d-“Dry to wet correction factor for the dilution air
KW,e-“Dry to wet correction factor for the diluted exhaust gas
KW,r-“Dry to wet correction factor for the raw exhaust gas
L%Percent torque related to the maximum torque for the test speed
massg/hSubscript denoting emissions mass flow rate
MDILkgMass of the dilution air sample passed through the particulate sampling filters
MSAMkgMass of the diluted exhaust sample passed through the particulate sampling filters
MdmgParticulate sample mass of the dilution air collected
MfmgParticulate sample mass collected
PakPa

Saturation vapour pressure of the engine intake air (ISO 3046:

Psy = PSY; test ambient)

PBkPa

Total barometric pressure (ISO 3046:

Px = PX Site ambient total pressure

Py = PY Test ambient total pressure)

PdkPaSaturation vapour pressure of the dilution air
PskPaDry atmospheric pressure
PkWPower, brake uncorrected
PAEkWDeclared total power absorbed by auxiliaries fitted for the test which are not required by paragraph 2.4 of this Annex
PMkWMaximum measured power at the test speed under test conditions (see Annex VI, Appendix 1)
PmkWPower measured at the different test modes
q-“Dilution ratio
r-“Ratio of cross sectional areas of isokinetic probe and exhaust pipe
Ra%Relative humidity of the intake air
Rd%Relative humidity of the dilution air
Rf-“FID response factor
SkWDynamometer setting
TaKAbsolute temperature of the intake air
TDKAbsolute dewpoint temperature
TrefKReferences temperature (of combustion air: 298 K)
VAIRDm3/hIntake air volume flow rate on dry basis
VAIRWm3/hIntake air volume flow rate on wet basis
VDILm3Volume of the dilution air sample passed through the particulate sample filters
VDILWm3/hDilution air volume flow rate on wet basis
VEDFWm3/hEquivalent diluted exhaust gas volume flow rate on wet basis
VEXHDm3/hExhaust gas volume flow rate on dry basis
VEXHWm3/hExhaust gas volume flow rate on wet basis
VSAMm3Volume of sample through particulate sampling filters
VTOTWm3/hDiluted exhaust gas volume flow rate on wet basis
WF-“Weighting factor
WFE-“Effective weighting factor

2.9.2 Symbols for the chemical components

COCarbon monoxide
CO2Carbon dioxide
HCHydrocarbons
NOXOxides of nitrogen
NONitric oxide
NO2Nitrogen dioxide
O2Oxygen
C2H6Ethane
PTParticulate
DOPDi-octylphthalate
CH4Methane
C3H8Propane
H2OWater
PTFEPolytetrafluoroethylene

2.9.3 Abbreviations

FIDFlame ionization detector
HFIDHeated flame ionization detector
NDIRNon-dispersive infrared analyser
CLDChemiluminescent detector
HCLDHeated chemiluminescent detector
PDPPositive displacement pump
CFVCritical flow venturi

ENGINE MARKINGS

3.-

3.1 The engine approved as a technical unit must bear:

3.1.1 the trade mark or trade name of the manufacturer of the engine;

3.1.2 the engine type, engine family (if applicable), and a unique engine identification number;

3.1.3 the EC type-approval number as described in Annex VII.

3.2 These marks must be durable for the useful life of the engine and must be clearly legible and indelible. If labels or plates are used, they must be attached in such a manner that in addition the fixing is durable for the useful life of the engine, and the label/plates cannot be removed without destroying or defacing them.

3.3 These marks must be secured to an engine part necessary for normal engine operation and not normally requiring replacement during engine life.

3.3.1 These marks must be located so as to be readily visible to the average person after the engine has been completed with all the auxiliaries necessary for engine operation.

3.3.2 Each engine must be provided with a supplementary movable plate in a durable material, which must bear all data indicated under section 3.1, to be positioned, if necessary, in order to make the marks referred to under section 3.1 readily visible to the average person and easily accessible when the engine is installed in a machine.

3.4 The coding of the engines in context with the identification numbers must be such that it allows for the indubitable determination of the sequence of production.

3.5 Before leaving the production line the engines must bear all markings.

3.6 The exact location of the engine markings shall be declared in Annex VI, Section 1.

SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTS

4.-

General

4.1 The components liable to affect the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants shall be so designed, constructed and assembled as to enable the engine, in normal use, despite the vibrations to which it may be subjected, to comply with the provisions of this Directive.

The technical measures taken by the manufacturer must be such as to ensure that the mentioned emissions are effectively limited, pursuant to this Directive, throughout the normal life of the engine and under normal conditions of use. These provisions are deemed to be met if the provisions of sections 4.2.1, 4.2.3 and 5.3.2.1 are respectively complied with.

If a catalytic converter and/or a particulate trap is used the manufacturer must prove by durability tests, which he himself may carry out in accordance with good engineering practice, and by corresponding records, that these after-treatment devices can be expected to function properly for the lifetime of the engine. The records must be produced in compliance with the requirements of section 5.2 and in particular with section 5.2.3. A corresponding warranty must be guaranteed to the customer. Systematic replacement of the device, after a certain running time of the engine, is permissible. Any adjustment, repair, disassembly, cleaning, or replacement of engine components or systems which is performed on a periodic basis to prevent malfunction of the engine in context with the after-treatement device, shall only be done to the extent that is technologically necessary to assure proper functioning of the emission control system. Accordingly scheduled maintenance requirements must be included in the customer's manual, and be covered by the warranty provisions mentioned above, and be approved before an approval is granted. The corresponding extract from the manual with respect to maintenance/replacements of the treatment device(s), and to the warranty conditions, must be included in the information document as set out in Annex II to this Directive.

Specifications concerning the emissions of pollutants

4.2. The gaseous and particulate components emitted by the engine submitted for testing shall be measured by the methods described in Annex V.

Other systems or analysers may be accepted if they yield equivalent results to the following reference systems:

The determination of system equivalency shall be based upon a seven test cycle (or larger) correlation study between the system under consideration and one or more of the above reference systems.

The equivalency criterion is defined as a ±5% agreement of the averages of the weighted cycle emissions values. The cycle to be used shall be that given in Annex III, section 3.6.1.

For introduction of a new system into the Directive the determination of equivalency shall be based upon the calculation of repeatability and reproducibility, as described in ISO 5725.

4.2.1. The emissions of the carbon monoxide, the emissions of hydrocarbons, the emissions of the oxides of nitrogen and the emissions of particulates obtained shall for stage I not exceed the amount shown in the table below:

Net powerCarbon monoxideHydrocabonsOxides of nitrogenParticulates
(P)(CO)(HC)(NoX)(PT)
(kW)(g/kWh)(g/kWh)(g/kWh)(g/kWh)
130 ≤ P ≤ 5605.01.39.20.54
75 ≤ P < 1305.01.39.20.70
37 ≤ P < 756.51.39.20.85

4.2.2. The emission limits given in paragraph 4.2.1 are engine-out limits and shall be achieved before any exhaust after-treatment device.

4.2.3. The emissions of the carbon monoxide, the emissions of hydrocarbons, the emissions of the oxides of nitrogen and the emissions of particulates obtained shall for stage II not exceed amounts shown in the table below:

Net powerCarbon monoxideHydrocabonsOxides of nitrogenParticulates
(P)(CO)(HC)(NoX)(PT)
(kW)(g/kWh)(g/kWh)(g/kWh)(g/kWh)
130 ≤ P ≤ 5603.51.06.00.2
75 ≤ P < 1305.01.06.00.3
37 ≤ P < 755.01.37.00.4
18 ≤ P < 375.51.58.00.8

4.2.4. Where, as defined according to Section 6 in conjunction with Annex II, Appendix 2, one engine family covers more than one power band, the emission values of the parent engine (type approval) and of all engine types within the same family (COP) must meet the more stringent requirements of the higher power band. The applicant has the free choice to restrict the definition of engine families to single power bands, and to correspondingly apply for certification.

Installation on the mobile machinery

4.3. The engine installation on the mobile machinery shall comply with the restrictions set out in the scope of the type-approval. Additionally the following characteristics in respect to the approval of the engine always must be met:

4.3.1. intake depression shall not exceed that specified for the approved engine in Annex II, Appendix 1 or 3 respectively;

4.3.2. exhaust back pressure shall not exceed that specified for the approved engine in Annex II, Appendix 1 or 3 respectively.

SPECIFICATION OF CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION ASSESSMENTS

5.-

5.1. With regard to the verification of the existence of satisfactory arrangements and procedures for ensuring effective control of production conformity before granting type-approval, the approval authority must also accept the manufacturer's registration to harmonized standard EN 29002 (whose scope covers the engines concerned) or an equivalent accreditation standard as satisfying the requirements. The manufacturer must provide details of the registration and undertake to inform the approval authority of any revisions to its validity or scope. In order to verify that the requirements of section 4.2 are continuously met, suitable controls of the production shall be carried out.

5.2. The holder of the approval shall in particular:

5.2.1. ensure existence of procedures for the effective control of the quality of the product;

5.2.2. have access to the control equipment necessary for checking the conformity to each approved type;

5.2.3. ensure that data of test results are recorded and that annexed documents shall remain available for a period to be determined in accordance with the approval authority;

5.2.4. analyse the results of each type of test, in order to verify and ensure the stability of the engine characteristics, making allowance for variations in the industrial production process;

5.2.5. ensure that any sampling of engines or components giving evidence of non-conformity with the type of test considered shall give rise to another sampling and another test. All the necessary steps shall be taken to re-establish the conformity of the corresponding production.

5.3. The competent authority which has granted type approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applicable to each production unit.

5.3.1. In every inspection, the test books and production survey record shall be presented to the visiting inspector.

5.3.2. When the quality level appears unsatisfactory or when it seems necessary to verify the validity of the data presented in application of section 4.2, the following procedure is adopted:

5.3.2.1. an engine is taken from the series and subjected to the test described in Annex III. The emissions of the carbon monoxide, the emissions of the hydrocarbons, the emissions of the oxides of nitrogen and the emissions of particulates obtained shall not exceed the amounts shown in the table in section 4.2.1, subject to the requirements of section 4.2.2, or those shown in the table in section 4.2.3 respectively;

5.3.2.2. if the engine taken from the series does not satisfy the requirements of section 5.3.2.1 the manufacturer may ask for measurements to be performed on a sample of engines of the same specification taken from the series and including the engine originally taken. The manufacturer shall determine the size n of the sample in agreement with the technical service. Engines other than the engine originally taken shall be subjected to a test. The arithmetical mean (

) of the results obtained with the sample shall then be determined for each pollutant. The production of the series shall then be deemed to confirm if the following condition is met:

(16)

  • where:

  • L is the limit value laid down in section 4.2.1/4.2.3 for each pollutant considered,

  • k is a statistical factor depending on n and given in the following table:

    n2345678910
    k0.9730.6130.4890.4210.3760.3420.3170.2960.279
    n111213141516171819
    0.2650.2530.2420.2330.2240.2160.2100.2030.198

5.3.3. The approval authority or the technical service responsible for verifying the conformity of production shall carry out tests on engines which have been run-in partially or completely according to the manufacturer's specifications.

5.3.4. The normal frequency of inspections authorized by the competent authority shall be one per year. If the requirements of section 5.3.2 are not met, the competent authority shall ensure that all necessary steps are taken to re-establish the conformity of production as rapidly as possible.

PARAMETERS DEFINING THE ENGINE FAMILY

6. The engine family may be defined by basic design parameters which must be common to engines within the family. In some cases there may be interaction of parameters. These effects must also be taken into consideration to ensure that only engines with similar exhaust emission characteristics are included within an engine family.

In order that engines may be considered to belong to the same engine family, the following list of basic parameters must be common:

6.1. Combustion cycle:

6.2. Cooling medium:

6.3. Individual cylinder displacement:

6.4. Method of air aspiration:

6.5. Combustion chamber type/design:

6.6 Valve and porting-configuration, size and number:

6.7 Fuel system:

6.8 Miscellaneous features:

6.9 Exhaust after-treatment:

7. CHOICE OF THE PARENT ENGINE

7.1 The parent engine of the family shall be selected using the primary criteria of the highest fuel delivery per stroke at the declared maximum torque speed. In the event that two or more engines share this primary criteria, the parent engine shall be selected using the secondary criteria of highest fuel delivery per stroke at rated speed. Under certain circumstances, the approval authority may conclude that the worst case emission rate of the family can best be characterized by testing a second engine. Thus, the approval authority may select an additional engine for test based upon features which indicate that it may have the highest emission levels of the engines within that family.

7.2 If engines within the family incorporate other variable features which could be considered to affect exhaust emissions, these features must also be identified and taken into account in the selection of the parent engine.

Regulations 2(3), 8(2), (3) and (4)

SCHEDULE 2(Annex II to Directive 97/68/EC)

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No ... ... ... ...relating to type-approval and referring to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery

Regulation 2(3) and 9(1)(a)

SCHEDULE 3(Annex III to Directive 97/68/EC)TEST PROCEDURE

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. This Annex describes the method of determining emissions of gaseous and particulate pollutants from the engines to be tested.

1.2. The test shall be carried out with the engine mounted on a test bench and connected to a dynamometer.

2. TEST CONDITIONS

General Requirements

2.1. All volumes and volumetric flow rates shall be related to 273 K (0°C) and 101.3 kPa.

2.2. Engine test conditions

2.2.1. The absolute temperature Ta of the engine intake air expressed in Kelvin, and the dry atmospheric pressure ps, expressed in kPa, shall be measured, and the parameter fa shall be determined according to the following provisions:

Naturally aspirated and mechanically supercharged engines:

Turbocharged engine with or without cooling of the intake air:

Test validity

2.2.2. For a test to be recognised as valid, the parameter fa shall be such that:

0.98 ≤ fa ≤ 1.02

Engines with charge air cooling

2.2.3. The temperature of the cooling medium and the temperature of the charge air have to be recorded.

Engine air inlet system

2.3 The test engine shall be equipped with an air inlet system presenting an air inlet restriction at the upper limit specified by the manufacturer for a clean air cleaner at the engine operating conditions as specified by the manufacturer which result in maximum air flow.

A test shop system may be used, provided it duplicates actual engine operating conditions.

Engine exhaust system

2.4 The test engine shall be equipped with an exhaust system presenting an exhaust back pressure at the upper limit specified by the manufacturer for the engine operating conditions which result in maximum declared power.

Cooling system

2.5 An engine cooling system with sufficient capacity to maintain the engine at normal operating temperatures prescribed by the manufacturer.

Lubricating oil

2.6 Specifications of the lubricating oil used for the test shall be recorded and presented with the results of the test.

Test fuel

2.7 The fuel shall be the reference fuel specified in Annex IV.

The cetane number and the sulphur content of the reference fuel used for test shall be recorded at sections 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 respectively of Annex VI, Appendix 1.

The fuel temperature at the injection pump inlet shall be 306-316 K (33-43°C).

Determination of dynamometer settings

2.8 The settings of inlet restriction and exhaust pipe backpressure shall be adjusted to the manufacturer's upper limits, in accordance with sections 2.3 and 2.4.

The maximum torque values at the specified test speeds shall be determined by experimentation in order to calculate the torque values for the specified test modes. For engines which are not designed to operate over a speed range on a full load torque curve, the maximum torque at the test speeds shall be declared by the manufacturer.

The engine setting for each test mode shall be calculated using the formula:

If the ratio,

the value of PAEmay be verified by the technical authority granting type approval.

3. TEST RUN

Preparation of the sampling filters

3.1 At least one hour before the test, each filter (pair) shall be placed in a closed, but unsealed petri dish and placed in a weighing chamber for stabilization. At the end of the stabilization period, each filter (pair) shall be weighed and the tare weight shall be recorded. The filter (pair) shall then be stored in a closed petri dish or filter holder until needed for testing. If the filter (pair) is not used within eight hours of its removal from the weighing chamber, it must be reweighed before use.

Installation of the measuring equipment

3.2 The instrumentation and sample probes shall be installed as required. When using a full flow dilution system for exhaust gas dilution, the tailpipe shall be connected to the system.

Starting the dilution system and engine

3.3 The dilution system and the engine shall be started and warmed up until all temperatures and pressures have stablized at full load and rated speed (section 3.6.2).

Adjustment of the dilution ratio

3.4 The particulate sampling system shall be started and running on bypass for the single filter method (optional for the multiple filter method). The particulate background level of the dilution air may be determined by passing dilution air through the particulate filters. If filtered dilution air is used, one measurement may be done at any time prior to, during, or after the test. If the dilution air is not filtered, measurements at a minimum of three points, after the starting, before the stopping, and at a point near the middle of the cycle, are required, and the values averaged.

The dilution air shall be set to obtain a maximum filter face temperature of 325 K (52°C) or less at each mode. The total dilution ratio shall not be less than four.

For the single filter method, the sample mass flow rate through the filter shall be maintained at a constant proportion of the dilute exhaust mass flow rate for full flow systems for all modes. This mass ratio shall be within ±5%, except for the first 10 seconds of each mode for systems without bypass capability. For partial flow dilution systems with single filter method, the mass flow rate through the filter shall be constant within ±5% during each mode, except for the first 10 seconds of each mode for systems without bypass capability.

For CO2 or NOX concentration controlled systems, the CO2 or NOX content of the dilution air must be measured at the beginning and at the end of each test. The pre and post test backround CO2 or NOX concentration measurements of the dilution air must be within 100 ppm or 5 ppm of each other, respectively.

When using a dilute exhaust gas analysis system, the relevent background concentrations shall be determined by sampling dilution air into a sampling bag over the complete test sequence.

Continuous (non bag) background concentration may be taken at the minimum of three points, at the beginning, at the end, and a point near the middle of the cycle and averaged. At the manufacturer's request background measurements may be omitted.

Checking the analysers

3.5. The emission analysers shall be set at zero and spanned.

3.6. Test cycle

3.6.1. Specification A of machinery according to Section I of Annex 1:

3.6.1.1. The following 8-mode cycle(17) shall be followed in dynamometer operation on the test engine:

Mode NumberEngine SpeedLoad (%)Weighting Factor
1Rated1000.15
2Rated750.15
3Rated500.15
4Rated100.1
5Intermediate1000.1
6Intermediate750.1
7Intermediate500.1
8Idle-0.15

Conditioning of the Engine

3.6.2. Warming up of the engine and the system shall be at maximum speed and torque in order to stabilize the engine parameters according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.

Note: The conditioning period should also prevent the influence of deposits from a former test in the exhaust system. There is also a required period of stabilization between test points which has been included to minimise point to point influences.

Test sequence

3.6.3 The test sequence shall be started. The test shall be performed in the order of the mode numbers as set out above for the test cycle.

During each mode of the test cycle after the initial transition period, the specified speed shall be held to within ± 1% of rated speed or ± 3 min−1 whichever is greater except for low idle which shall be within the tolerances declared by the manufacturer. The specified torque shall be held so that the average over the period during which the measurements are being taken is within ± 2% of the maximum torque at the test speed.

For each measuring point a minimum time of 10 minutes is necessary. If for the testing of an engine, longer sampling times are required for reasons of obtaining sufficient particulate mass on the measuring filter the test mode period can be extended as necessary.

The mode length shall be recorded and reported.

The gaseous exhaust emission concentration values shall be measured and recorded during the last three minutes of the mode.

The particulate sampling and the gaseous emission measurement should not commence before engine stablization, as defined by the manufacturer, has been achieved and their completion must be coincident.

The fuel temperature shall be measured at the inlet to the fuel injection pump or as specified by the manufacturer, and the location of measurement recorded.

Analyser response

3.6.4. The output of the analysers shall be recorded on a strip chart recorder or measured with an equivalent data acquisition system with the exhaust gas flowing through the analysers at least during the last three minutes of each mode. If bag sampling is applied for the diluted CO and CO2 measurement (see Appendix 1, section 1.4.4), a sample shall be bagged during the last three minutes of each mode, and the bag sample analysed and recorded.

Particulate sampling

3.6.5. The particulate sampling can be done either with the single filter method or with the multiple filter method (Appendix 1, section 1.5). Since the results of the methods may differ slightly, the method used must be declared with the results.

For the single filter method the modal weighting factors specified in the test cycle procedure shall be taken into account during sampling by adjusting flow rate and/or sampling time, accordingly.

Sampling must be conducted as late as possible within each mode. The sampling time per mode must be at least 20 seconds for the single filter method and at least 60 seconds for the multi-filter method. For systems without bypass capability, the sampling time per mode must be at least 60 seconds for single and multiple filter methods.

Engine conditions

3.6.6. The engine speed and load, intake air temperature, fuel flow and air or exhaust gas flow shall be measured for each mode once the engine has been stabilized.

If the measurement of the exhaust gas flow or the measurement of combustion air and fuel consumption is not possible, it can be calculated using the carbon and oxygen balance method (see Appendix 1, section 1.2.3).

Any additional data required for calculation shall be recorded (see Appendix 3, sections 1.1 and 1.2).

Re-checking the analysers

3.7. After the emission test a zero gas and the same span gas will be used for re-checking. The test will be considered acceptable if the difference between the two measuring results is less than 2%.

Appendix 1

MEASUREMENT AND SAMPLING PROCEDURES

1. Gaseous and particulate components emitted by the engine submitted for testing shall be measured by the methods described in Annex V. The methods of Annex V describe the recommended analytical systems for the gaseous emissions (section 1.1) and the recommended particulate dilution and sampling systems (section 1.2).

Dynamometer specification

1.1 An engine dynamometer with adequate characteristics to perform the test cycle described in Annex III, section 3.6.1 shall be used. The instrumentation for torque and speed measurement shall allow the measurement of the shaft power within the given limits. Additional calculations may be necessary.

The accuracy of the measuring equipment must be such that the maximum tolerances of the figures given in section 1.3 are not exceeded.

Exhaust gas flow

1.2 The exhaust gas flow shall be determined by one of the methods mentioned in sections 1.2.1 to 1.2.4.

Direct measurement method

1.2.1 Direct measurement of the exhaust flow by flow nozzle or equivalent metering system (for detail see ISO 5167).

Note: Direct gaseous flow measurement is a difficult task. Precautions must be taken to avoid measurement errors which will impact emission value errors.

Air and fuel measurement method

1.2.2 Measurement of the air flow and the fuel flow.

Air flow-meters and fuel flow-meters with an accuracy defined in section 1.3 shall be used.

The calculation of the exhaust gas flow is as follows:

or

or

Carbon balance method

1.2.3 Exhaust mass calculation from fuel consumption and exhaust gas concentrations using the carbon balance method (see Annex III, Appendix 3).

Total dilute exhaust gas flow

1.2.4 When using a full flow dilution system, the total flow of the dilute exhaust (GTOTW, VTOTW) shall be measured with a PDP or CFV-Annex V, section 1.2.1.2. The accuracy shall conform to the provisions of Annex III, Appendix 2, section 2.2.

Accuracy

1.3 The calibration of all measurement instruments shall be traceable to national (international) standards and comply with the following requirements:

NumberItemPermissible deviation (±values based on engines maximum values)Permissible deviation (±values according to ISO 3046)Calibration intervals (months)
a

The calculations of the exhaust emissions as described in this Directive are, in some cases, based on different measurement and/or calculation methods. Because of limited total tolerances for the exhaust emission calculation, the allowable values for some items, used in the appropriate equations, must be smaller than the allowed tolerances given in ISO 3046-3.

b

Full flow systems-the CVS positive displacement pump or critical flow Venturi shall be calibrated following initial installation, major maintenance or as necessary when indicated by the CVS system verification described in Annex V.

1Engine speed2%2%3
2Torque2%2%3
3Power2%a3%not applicable
4Fuel consumption2%a3%6
5Specific fuel consumptionnot applicable3%not applicable
6Air consumption2%a5%6
7Exhaust gas flow4%anot applicable6
8Coolant temperature2K2K3
9Lubricant temperature2K2K3
10Exhaust gas pressure5% of maximum5%3
11Inlet manifold depressions5% of maximum5%3
12Exhaust gas temperature15K15K3
13Air inlet temperature (Combustion Air)2K2K3
14Atmospheric pressure0.5% of reading0.5%3
15Intake air humidity (relative)3%not applicable1
16Fuel temperature2K5K3
17Dilution tunnel temperatures1.5Knot applicable3
18Dilution air humidity3%not applicable1
19Diluted exhaust gas flow2% of readingnot applicable24 (partial flow) (full flow)b

1.4 Determination of the gaseous components

General analyser specifications

1.4.1 The analysers shall have a measuring range appropriate for the accuracy required to measure the concentrations of the exhaust gas components (section 1.4.1.1). It is recommended that the analysers be operated such that the measured concentration falls between 15% and 100% of full scale.

If the full scale value is 155 ppm (or ppm C) or less or if read-out systems (computers, data loggers) that provide sufficient accuracy and resolution below 15% of full scale are used concentrations below 15% of full scale are also acceptable. In this case, additional calibrations are to be made to ensure the accuracy of the calibration curves-Annex III, Appendix 2, section 1.5.5.2.

The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the equipment shall be on a level as to minimise additional errors.

Measurement error

1.4.1.1 The total measurement error, including the cross sensitivity to other gases-see Annex III, Appendix 2, section 1.9 shall not exceed ± 5% of the reading or 3.5% of full scale, whichever is smaller. For concentrations of less than 100 ppm the measurement error shall not exceed ± 4ppm.

Repeatability

1.4.1.2. The repeatability, defined as 2.5 times the standard deviation of 10 repetitive responses to a given calibration or span gas, must be no greater than ± 1% of full scale concentration for each range used above 155 ppm (or ppm C) or ± 2% of each range used below 155 ppm (or ppm C).

Noise

1.4.1.3. The analyser peak-to-peak response to zero and calibration or span gases over any 10-second period shall not exceed 2% of full scale on all ranges used.

Zero drift

1.4.1.4. The zero drift during a one-hour period shall be less than 2% of full scale on the lowest range used. The zero response is defined as the mean response, including noise, to a zero gas during a 30-seconds time interval.

Span drift

1.4.1.5. The span drift during a one hour period shall be less than 2% of full scale on the lowest range used. Span is defined as the difference between the span response and the zero response. The span response is defined as the mean response, including noise, to a span gas during a 30-seconds time interval.

Gas drying

1.4.2. The optional gas drying device must have a minimum effect on the concentration of the measured gases. Chemical dryers are not an acceptable method of removing water from the sample.

Analysers

1.4.3. Sections 1.4.3.1 to 1.4.3.5 of this Appendix describe the measurement principles to be used. A detailed description of the measurement systems is given in Annex V.

The gases to be measured shall be analysed with the following instruments. For non-linear analysers, the use of linearizing circuits is permitted.

Carbon monoxide (CO) analysis

1.4.3.1. The carbon monoxide analyser shall be of the non-dispersive infra-red (NDIR) absorption type.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) analysis

1.4.3.2. The carbon dioxide analyser shall be of the non-dispersive infra-red (NDIR) absorption type.

Hydrocarbon (HC) analysis

1.4.3.3. The hydrocarbon analyser shall be of the heated flame ionization detector (HFID) type with detector, valves, pipework, etc, heated so as to maintain a gas temperature of 463 K (190°C) ± 10 K.

Oxides of nitrogen (NOX) analysis

1.4.3.4. The oxides of nitrogen analyser shall be of the chemiluminescent detector (CLD) or heated chemiluminescent detector (HCLD) type with a NO2/NO converter, if measured on a dry basis. If measured on a wet basis, a HCLD with a converter maintained above 333 K (60°C) shall be used, provided the water quench check (Annex III, Appendix 2, section 1.9.2.2) is satisfied.

Sampling for gaseous emissions

1.4.4. The gaseous emissions sampling probes must be fitted at least 0.5m or three times the diameter of the exhaust pipe-whichever is the larger-upstream of the exit of the exhaust gas system as far as applicable and sufficiently close to the engine as to ensure an exhaust gas temperature of at least 343 K (70°C) at the probe.

In the case of a multicylinder engine with a branched exhaust manifold, the inlet of the probe shall be located sufficiently far downstream so as to ensure that the sample is representative of the average exhaust emissions from all cylinders. In multicylinder engines having distinct groups of manifolds, such as in a -˜V'-engine configuration, it is permissible to acquire a sample from each group individually and calculate an average exhaust emission. Other methods which have been shown to correlate with the above methods may be used. For exhaust emissions calculation the total exhaust mass flow of the engine must be used.

If the composition of the exhaust gas is influenced by any exhaust after-treatment system, the exhaust sample must be taken upstream of this device in the tests of stage I and downstream of the device in the tests of stage II. When a full flow dilution system is used for the determination of the particulates, the gaseous emissions may also be determined in the diluted exhaust gas. The sampling probes shall be close to the particulate sampling probe in the dilution tunnel (Annex V, section 1.2.1.2, DT and section 1.2.2, PSP). CO and CO2 may optionally be determined by sampling into a bag and subsequent measurement of the concentration in the sampling bag.

Determination of the particulates

1.5. The determination of the particulates requires a dilution system. Dilution may be accomplished by a partial flow dilution system or a full flow dilution system. The flow capacity of the dilution system shall be large enough to completely eliminate water condensation in the dilution and sampling systems, and maintain the temperature of the diluted exhaust gas at or below 325 K (52°C) immediately upstream of the filter holders. De-humidifying the dilution air before entering the dilution system is permitted, if the air humidity is high. Dilution air pre-heating above the temperature limit of 303 K (30°C) is recommended, if the ambient temperature is below 293 K (20°C). However, the diluted air temperature must not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel.

For a partial flow dilution system, the particulate sampling probe must be fitted close to and upstream of the gaseous probe as defined in section 4.4 and in accordance with Annex V, section 1.2.1.1, figures 4-12 EP and SP.

The partial flow dilution system has to be designed to split the exhaust stream into two fractions, the smaller one being diluted with air and subsequently used for particulate measurement. From that it is essential that the dilution ratio be determined very accurately. Different splitting methods can be applied, whereby the type of splitting used dictates to a significant degree the sampling hardware and procedures to be used (Annex V, section 1.2.1.1).

To determine the mass of the particulates, a particulate sampling system, particulate sampling filters, a microgram balance and a temperature and humidity controlled weighing chamber are required.

For particulate sampling, two methods may be applied:

1.5.1. Particulate sampling filters

Filter specification

1.5.1.1. Fluorocarbon coated glass fibre filters or fluorocarbon based membrane filters are required for certification tests. For special applications different filter materials may be used. All filter types shall have a 0.3μm DOP (di-octylphthalate) collection efficiency of at least 95% at a gas face velocity between 35 and 80 cm/s. When performing correlation tests between laboratories or between a manufacturer and an approval authority, filters of identical quality must be used.

Filter size

1.5.1.2. Particulate filters must have a minimum diameter of 47 mm (37 mm stain diameter). Larger diameter filters are acceptable (section 1.5.1.5).

Primary and back-up filters

1.5.1.3. The diluted exhaust shall be sampled by a pair of filters placed in series (one primary and one back-up filter) during the test sequence. The back-up filter shall be located no more than 100 mm downstream of, and shall not be in contact with the primary filter. The filters may be weighed separately or as a pair with the filters placed stain side to stain side.

Filter face velocity

1.5.1.4. A gas filter velocity through the filter of 35 to 80 cm/s shall be achieved. The pressure drop increase between the beginning and the end of the test shall be no more than 25 kPa.

Filter loading

1.5.1.5. The recomended minimum filter loading shall be 0.5 mg/1 075 mm2 stain area for the single filter method. For the most common filter size the values are as follows:

Filter diameterRecommended stain diameterRecommended minimum loading
(mm)(mm)(mg)
47370.5
70601.3
90802.3
1101003.6

For the multiple filter method, the recommended minimum filter loading for the sum of all filters shall be the product of the appropriate value above and the square root of the total number of modes.

1.5.2. Weighing chamber and analytical balance specifications

Weighing chamber conditions

1.5.2.1. The temperature of the chamber (or room) in which the particulate filters are conditioned and weighed shall be maintained to within 295 K (22°C) ± 3 K during all filter conditioning and weighing. The humidity shall be maintained to a dewpoint of 282.5 (9.5°C) ± 3 K and a relative humidity of 45 ± 8%.

Reference filter weighing

1.5.2.2. The chamber (or room) environment shall be free of any ambient contaminants (such as dust) that would settle on the particulate filters during their stabilisation. Disturbances to weighing room specifications as outlined in section 1.5.2.1 will be allowed if the duration of the disturbances does not exceed 30 minutes. The weighing room should meet the required specifications prior to personnel entrance into the weighing room. At least two unused reference filters or reference filter pairs shall be weighed within four hours of, but preferably at the same time as the sample filter (pair) weighing. They shall be the same size and material as the sample filters.

If the average weight of the reference filters (reference filter pairs) changes between sample filter weighing by more than ± 5% (± 7.5% for the filter pair) of the recommended minimum filter loading (section 1.5.1.5), then all sample filters shall be discarded and the emissions test repeated.

If the weighing room stability criteria outlined in section 1.5.2.1 is not met, but the reference filter (pair) weighing meet the above criteria, the engine manufacturer has the option of accepting the sample filter weights or voiding the tests, fixing the weighing room control system and re-running the test.

Analytical balance

1.5.2.3. The analytical balance used to determine the weights of all filters shall have a precision (standard deviation) of 20 μg and a resolution of 10 μg (1 digit = 10 μg). For filters less than 70 mm diameter, the precision and resolution shall be 2 μg and 1μg respectively.

Elimination of static electricity effects

1.5.2.4. To eliminate the effects of static electricity, the filters shall be neutralized prior to weighing, for example, by a Polonium neutralizer or a device of similar effect.

Additional specifications for particulate measurement

1.5.3. All parts of the dilution system and the sampling system from the exhaust pipe up to the filter holder, which are in contact with raw and diluted exhaust gas, must be designed to minimise deposition or alteration of the particulates. All parts must be made of electrically conductive materials that do not react with exhaust gas components, and must be electrically grounded to prevent electrostatic effects.

Appendix 2

1. CALIBRATION OF THE ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS

Introduction

1.1. Each analyser shall be calibrated as often as necessary to fulfil the accuracy requirements of this standard. The calibration method that shall be used is described in this paragraph for the analysers indicated in Appendix 1, section 1.4.3.

Calibration gases

1.2. The shelf life of all calibration gases must be respected.

The expiry date of the calibration gases stated by the manufacturer shall be recorded.

Pure gases

1.2.1. The required purity of the gases is defined by the contamination limits given below. The following gases must be available for operation:

Calibration and span gases

1.2.2. Mixture of gases having the following chemical compositions shall be available:

Note: other gas combinations are allowed provided the gases do not react with one another.

The true concentration of a calibration and span gas must be within ± 2% of the nominal value. All concentrations of calibration gas shall be given on a volume basis (volume percent or volume ppm).

The gases used for calibration and span may also be obtained by means of a gas divider, diluting with purified N2 or with purified synthetic air. The accuracy of the mixing device must be such that the concentration of the diluted calibration gases may be determined to within ±2%.

Operating procedure for analysers and sampling system

1.3. The operating procedure for analysers shall follow the start-up and operating instructions of the instrument manufacturer. The minimum requirements given in sections 1.4 to 1.9 shall be included.

Leakage test

1.4. A system leakage test shall be performed. The probe shall be disconnected from the exhaust system and the end plugged. The analyser pump shall be switched on. After an initial stabilisation period all flow meters should read zero. If not, the sampling lines shall be checked and the fault corrected. The maximum allowable leakage rate on the vacuum side shall be 0.5% of the in-use flow rate for the portion of the system being checked. The analyser flows and bypass flows may be used to estimate the in-use flow rates.

Another method is the introduction of a concentration step change at the beginning of the sampling line by switching from zero to span gas.

If after an adequate period of time the reading shows a lower concentration compared to the introduced concentration, this points to calibration or leakage problems.

1.5. Calibration procedure

Instrument assembly

1.5.1. The instrument assembly shall be calibrated and calibration curves checked against standard gases. The same gas flow rates shall be used as when sampling exhaust.

Warming-up time

1.5.2. The warming-up time should be according to the recommendations of the manufacturer. If not specified, a minimum of two hours is recommended for warming-up the analysers.

NDIR and HFID analyser

1.5.3. The NDIR analyser shall be tuned, as necessary, and the combustion flame of the HFID analyser shall be optimized (section 1.8.1).

Calibration

1.5.4. Each normally used operating range shall be calibrated.

Using purified synthetic air (or nitrogen), the CO, CO2, NOX, HC and O2 analysers shall be set at zero.

The appropriate calibration gases shall be introduced to the analysers, the values recorded, and the calibration curve established according to section 1.5.6.

The zero setting shall be re-checked and the calibration procedure repeated, if necessary.

1.5.5. Establishment of the calibration curve

General guidelines

1.5.5.1. The analyser calibration curve is established by at least five calibration points (excluding zero) spaced as uniformly as possible. The highest nominal concentration must be equal to or higher than 90% of full scale.

The calibration curve is calculated by the method of least squares. If the resulting polynomial degree is greater than three, the number of calibration points (zero included) must be at least equal to this polynomial degree plus two.

The calibration curve must not differ by more than ±2% from the nominal value of each calibration point and by more than ±1% of full scale at zero

From the calibration curve and the calibration points, it is possible to verify that the calibration has been carried out correctly. The different characteristic parameters of the analyser must be indicated, particularly:

Calibration below 15% of full scale

1.5.5.2. The analyser calibration curve is established by at least ten calibration points (excluding zero) spaced so that 50% of the calibration points are below 10% of full scale.

The calibration curve is calculated by the method of least squares.

The calibration curve must not differ by more than ± 4% from the nominal value of each calibration point and by more than ± 1% of full scale at zero.

Alternative methods

1.5.5.3. If it can be shown that alternative technology (eg computer, electronically controlled range switch, etc) can give equivalent accuracy, then these alternatives may be used.

Verification of the calibration

1.6 Each normally used operating range shall be checked prior to each analysis in accordance with the following procedure.

The calibration is checked by using a zero gas and a span gas whose nominal value is more than 80% of full scale of the measuring range.

If, for the two points considered, the value found does not differ by more than ± 4% of full scale from the declared reference value, the adjustment parameters may be modified. Should this not be the case, a new calibration curve shall be established in accordance with section 1.5.4.

Efficiency test of the NOX converter

1.7. The efficiency of the converter used for the conversion of NO2 into NO is tested as given in sections 1.7.1 to 1.7.8 (Figure 1).

Test set-up

1.7.1. Using the test set-up as shown in Figure 1 (see also Appendix 1, section 1.4.3.5) and the procedure below, the efficiency of converters can be tested by means of an ozonator.

Figure 1

Schematic of NO2 converter efficiency device

Calibration

1.7.2. The CLD and the HCLD shall be calibrated in the most common operating range following the manufacturer's specifications using zero and span gas (the NO content of which must amount to about 80% of the operating range and the NO2 concentration of the gas mixture to less than 5% of the NO concentration). The NOX analyser must be in the NO mode so that the span gas does not pass through the converter. The indicated concentration has to be recorded.

Calculation

1.7.3. The efficiency of the NOX converter is calculated as follows:

(a)NOX concentration according to section 1.7.6;

(b)NOX concentration according to section 1.7.7;

(c)NO concentration according to section 1.7.4;.

(d)NO concentration according to section 1.7.5.

Adding of oxygen

1.7.4. Via a T-fitting, oxygen or zero air is added continuously to the gas flow until the concentration indicated is about 20% less than the indicated calibration concentration given in section 1.7.2. (The analyser is in the NO mode).

The indicated concentration (c) shall be recorded. The ozonator is kept de-activated throughout the process.

Activation of the ozonator

1.7.5. The ozonator is now activated to generate enough ozone to bring the NO concentration down to about 20% (minimum 10%) of the calibration concentration given in section 1.7.2. The indicated concentration (d) shall be recorded. (The analyser is in the NO mode.)

NOX mode

1.7.6. The NO analyser is then switched to NOX mode so that the gas mixture (consisting of NO, NO2, O2 and N2) now passes through the converter. The indicated concentration (a) shall be recorded. (The analyser is in the NOX mode.)

De-activation of the ozonator

1.7.7. The ozonator is now de-activated. The mixture of gases described in section 1.7.6 passes through the converter into the detector. The indicated concentration (b) shall be recorded. (The analyser is the NOX mode.)

NO mode

1.7.8. Switched to NO mode with the ozonator de-activated, the flow of oxygen or synthetic air is also shut off. The NOX reading of the analyser shall not deviate by more than ± 5% from the value measured according to section 1.7.2. (The analyser is in the NO mode.)

Test interval

1.7.9. The efficiency of the converter must be tested prior to each calibration of the NOX analyser.

Efficiency requirement

1.7.10. The efficiency of the converter shall not be less than 90%, but a higher efficiency of 95% is strongly recommended.

Note: If, with the analyser in the most common range, the ozonator cannot give a reduction from 80% to 20% according to section 1.7.5, then the highest range which will give the reduction shall be used.

1.8. Adjustment of the FID

Optimization of the detector response

1.8.1. The HFID must be adjusted as specified by the instrument manufacturer. A propane in air span gas should be used to optimize the response on the most common operating range.

With the fuel and air flow rates set at the manufacturer's recommendations, a 350 ± 75 ppm C span gas shall be introduced to the analyser. The response at a given fuel flow shall be determined from the difference between the span gas response and the zero gas response. The fuel flow shall be incrementally adjusted above and below the manufacturer's specification. The span and zero response at these fuel flows shall be recorded. The difference between the span and zero response shall be plotted and the fuel flow adjusted to the rich side of the curve.

Hydrocarbon response factors

1.8.2. The analyser shall be calibrated using propane in air and purified synthetic air, according to section 1.5.

Response factors shall be determined when introducing an analyser into service and after major service intervals. The response factor (Rf) for a particular hydrocarbon species is the ratio of the FID C1 reading to the gas concentration in the cylinder expressed by ppm C1.

The concentration of the test gas must be at a level to give a response of approximately 80% of full scale. The concentration must be known to an accuracy of ± 2% in reference to a gravimetric standard expressed in volume. In addition, the gas cylinder must be pre-conditioned for 24 hours at a temperature of 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K.

The test gases to be used and the recommended relative response factor ranges are as follows:

- methane and purified synthetic air:1.00 ≤ Rf ≤ 1.15
- propylene and purified synthetic air:0.90 ≤ Rf ≤ 1.1
- toluene and purified synthetic air:0.90 ≤ Rf ≤ 1.10

These values are relative to the response factor (Rf) of 1.00 for propane and purified synthetic air.

Oxygen interference check

1.8.3. The oxygen interference check shall be determined when introducing an analyser into service and after major service intervals.

The response factor is defined and shall be determined as described in section 1.8.2. The test gas to be used and the recommended relative response factor range are as follows:

-propane and nitrogen:0.95 ≤ Rf ≤ 1.05

This value is relative to the response factor (Rf) of 1.00 for propane and purified synthetic air.

The FID burner air oxygen concentration must be within ± 1 mole % of the oxygen concentration of the burner air used in the latest oxygen interference check. If the difference is greater, the oxygen interference must be checked and the analyser adjusted, if necessary.

Interference effects with NDIR and CLD analysers

1.9. Gases present in the exhaust other than the one being analysed can interfere with the reading in several ways. Positive interference occurs in NDIR instruments where the interfering gas gives the same effect as the gas being measured, but to a lesser degree. Negative interference occurs in NDIR instruments by the interfering gas broadening the absorption band of the measured gas, and in CLD instruments by the interfering gas quenching the radiation. The interference checks in sections 1.9.1 and 1.9.2 shall be performed prior to an analyser's initial use and after major service intervals.

CO analyser interference check

1.9.1. Water and CO2 can interfere with the CO analyser performance. Therefore a CO2 span gas having a concentration of 80 to 100% of full scale of the maximum operating range used during testing shall be bubbled through water at room temperature and the analyser response recorded. The analyser response must not be more than 1% of full scale for ranges equal to or above 300 ppm or more than 3 ppm for ranges below 300 ppm.

NOX analyser quench checks

1.9.2. The two gases of concern for CLD (and HCLD) analysers are CO2 and water vapour. Quench responses of these gases are proportional to their concentrations, and therefore require test techniques to determine the quench at the highest expected concentrations experienced during testing.

CO2 quench check

1.9.2.1. A CO2 span gas having a concentration of 80 to 100% of full scale of the maximum operating range shall be passed through the NDIR analyser and the CO2 value recorded as A. It shall then be diluted approximately 50% with NO span gas and passed through the NDIR and (H)CLD with the CO2 and NO values recorded as B and C, respectively. The CO2 shall be shut off and only the NO span gas be passed through the (H)CLD and the NO value recorded as D.

The quench shall be calculated as follows:

and must not be greater than 3% of full scale,

where:

A:undiluted CO2 concentration measured with NDIR%
B:diluted CO2 concentration measured with NDIR%
C:diluted NO concentration measured with CLD ppm
D:undiluted NO concentration measured with CLD ppm

Water quench check

1.9.2.2. This check applies to wet gas concentration measurements only. Calculation of water quench must consider dilution of the NO span gas with water vapour and scaling of water vapour concentration of the mixture to that expected during testing. A NO span gas having a concentration of 80 to 100% of full scale to the normal operating range shall be passed through the (H)CLD and the NO value recorded as D. The NO gas shall be bubbled through water at room temperature and passed through the (H)CLD and the NO value recorded as C. The analyser's absolute operating pressure and the water temperature shall be determined and recorded as E and F, respectively. The mixture's saturation vapour pressure that corresponds to the bubbler water temperature (F) shall be determined and recorded as G. The water vapour concentration (in %) of the mixture shall be calculated as follows:

and recorded as H. The expected diluted NO span gas (in water vapour) concentration shall be calculated as follows:

and recorded as De. For diesel exhaust, the maximum exhaust water vapour concentration (in %) expected during testing shall be estimated, under the assumption of a fuel atom H/C ratio of 1.8 to 1, from the undiluted CO2 span gas concentration (A, as measured in section 1.9.2.1) as follows:

and recorded as Hm.

The water quench shall be calculated as follows:

and must not be greater than 3% of full scale

De:expected diluted NO concentration (ppm)
C:diluted NO concentration (ppm)
Hm:maximum water vapour concentration (%)
H:actual water vapour concentration (%)

Note: It is important that the NO span gas contains minimal NO2 concentration for this check, since absorption of NO2 in water has not been accounted for in the quench calculations.

Calibration intervals

1.10. The analysers shall be calibrated according to section 1.5 at least every three months or whenever a system repair or change is made that could influence calibration.

2. CALIBRATION OF THE PARTICULATE MEASURING SYSTEM

Introduction

2.1. Each component shall be calibrated as often as necessary to fulfil the accuracy requirements of this standard. The calibration method to be used is described in this section for the components indicated in Annex III, Apendix 1, section 1.5 and Annex V.

Flow measurement

2.2. The calibration of gas flow-meters or flow measurement instrumentation shall be traceable to national and/or international standards.

The maximum error of the measured value shall be within ± 2% of reading.

If the gas flow is determined by differential measurement, the maximum error of the difference shall be such that the accuracy of GEDFis within ± 4% (see also Annex V, section 1.2.1.1. EGA). It can be calculated by taking the root-mean-square of the errors of each instrument.

Checking the dilution ratio

2.3. When using particulate sampling systems without EGA (Annex V, section 1.2.1.1.), the dilution ratio shall be checked for each new engine installation with the engine running and the use of either the CO2 or NOX concentration measurements in the raw and dilute exhaust.

The measured dilution ratio shall be within ± 10% of the calculated dilution ratio from CO2 or NOX concentration measurement.

Checking the partial flow conditions

2.4. The range of the exhaust gas velocity and the pressure oscillations shall be checked and adjusted according to the requirements of Annex V, section 1.2.1.1, EP, if applicable.

Calibration intervals

2.5. The flow measurement instrumentation shall be calibrated at least every three months, or whenever a system change is made that could influence calibration.

Appendix 3

1. DATA EVALUATION AND CALCULATIONS

Gaseous emissions data evaluation

1.1. For the evaluation of the gaseous emissions, the chart reading of the last 60 seconds of each mode shall be averaged, and the average concentrations (conc) of HC, CO, NOX and CO2 if the carbon balance method is used, during each mode shall be determined from the average chart readings and the corresponding calibration data. A different type of recording can be used if it ensures an equivalent data acquisition.

The average background concentrations (concd) may be determined from the bag readings of the dilution air or from the continuous (non-bag) background reading and the corresponding calibration data.

Particulate emissions

1.2. For the evaluation of the particulates, the total sample masses (MSAM,i) or volumes (VSAM,i) through the filters shall be recorded for each mode.

The filters shall be returned to the weighing chamber and conditioned for at least one hour, but not more than 80 hours, and then weighed. The gross weight of the filters shall be recorded and the tare weight (see section 3.1, Annex III) subtracted. The particulate mass (Mf for the single filter method; Mf,i for the multiple filter method) is the sum of the particulate masses collected on the primary and back-up filters.

If background correction is to be applied, the dilution air mass (MDIL) or volume (VDIL) through the filters and the particulate mass (Md) shall be recorded. If more than one measurement was made, the quotient Md/MDIL or Md/VDILmust be calculated for each single measurement and the values averaged.

Calculation of the gaseous emissions

1.3. The finally reported test results shall be derived through the following steps:

Determination of the exhaust gas flow

1.3.1. The exhaust gas flow rate (GEXHW, VEXHW, or VEXHD) shall be determined for each mode according to Annex III, Appendix 1, sections 1.2.1 to 1.2.3.

When using a full flow dilution system, the total dilute exhaust gas flow rate (GTOTW, VTOTW) shall be determined for each mode according to Annex III, Appendix 1, section 1.2.4.

Dry/wet correction

1.3.2. When applying GEXHW, VEXHW, GTOTW, VTOTW, the measured concentration shall be converted to a wet basis according to the following formulae, if not already measured on a wet basis:

conc (wet) = kw × conc (dry)

For the raw exhaust gas:

or:

For the diluted exhaust gas:

or:

FFHmay be calculated by:

For the dilution air:

Kw,d = 1 - kw1

For the intake air (if different from the dilution air):

kw,a = 1 - KW2

where:

Ha:absolute humidity of the intake air, g water per kg dry air
Hd:absolute humidity of the dilution air, g water per kg dry air
Rd:relative humidity of the dilution air, %
Ra:relative humidity of the intake air, %
pd:saturation vapour pressure of the dilution air, kPa
pa:saturation vapour pressure of the intake air, kPa
pB:total barometric pressure, kPa

Humidity correction for NOX

1.3.3. As the NOX emission depends on ambient air conditions, the NOX concentration shall be corrected for ambient air temperature and humidity by the factor KHgiven in the following formula:

where:

A:0.309 GFUEL/GAIRD −0.0266
B:−0.209 GFUEL/GAIRD+ 0.00954
T:

temperatures of the air in K

Ha:

humidity of the intake air, g water per kg dry air;

Ra:relative humidity of the intake air, %
pa:saturation vapour pressure of the intake air, kPa
pb:total barometric pressure, kPa

Calculation of emission mass flow rates

1.3.4. The emission mass flow rates for each mode shall be calculated as follows:

(a)For the raw exhaust gas(18)

Gasmass = u × conc × GEXHW

or:

Gasmass = v × conc × VEXHD

or:

Gasmass = w × conc × VEXHD

(b)For the dilute exhaust gas(18)

Gasmass = u × concc × GTOTW

or:

Gasmass = w × concc × VTOTW

where:

  • conc is the background corrected concentration

  • concc = conc − concd × (1 − (1/DF))

or:

DF = 13.4 / concCO2.

The coefficients u -“ wet, v -“ dry, w -“ wet shall be used according to the following table:

Gasuvwconc
NOX0.0015870.0020530.002053ppm
CO0.0009660.001250.00125ppm
HC0.000479-0.000619ppm
CO215.1919.6419.64percent

The density of HC is based upon an average carbon to hydrogen ratio of 1:1.85.

Calculation of the specific emissions

1.3.5. The specific emission (g/kWh) shall be calculated for all individual components in the following way:

where Pi = Pm,i + PAE,i.

The weighting factors and the number of modes (n) used in the above calculation are according to Annex III, section 3.6.1.

Calculation of the particulate emission

1.4 The particulate emission shall be calculated in the following way:

Humidity correction factor for particulates

1.4.1. As the particulate emission of diesel engines depends on ambient air conditions, the particulate mass flow rate shall be corrected for ambient air humidity with the factor Kp given in the following formula:

Ha: humidity of the intake air, grammes of water per kg dry air;

Partial flow dilution system

1.4.2. The final reported test of the particulate emission shall be derived through the following steps. Since various types of dilution rate control may be used, different calculation methods for equivalent diluted exhaust gas flow rate GEDF or equivalent diluted exhaust gas volume flow rate VEDF apply. All calculations shall be based upon the average values of the individual modes (i) during the sampling period.

1.4.2.1. Isokinetic systems

or:

or:

Where r corresponds to the ratio of the cross sectional areas of the isokinetic probe Ap and exhaust pipe AT:

1.4.2.2. Systems with measurement of CO2 or NOX concentration

or

VEDFW,i = VEXHW,i x qi

where:

ConcE = wet concentration of the tracer gas in raw exhaust

ConcD = wet concentration of the tracer gas in the diluted exhaust

Conca = wet concentration of the tracer gas in the dilution air

Concentrations measured on a dry basis shall be converted to a wet basis according to section 1.3.2. of this Appendix.

1.4.2.3. Systems with CO2 measurement and carbon balance method

where:

CO2D = CO2 concentration of the diluted exhaust

CO2a = CO2 concentration of the dilution air

(concentrations in volume % on wet basis)

This equation is based upon the carbon balance assumption (carbon atoms supplied to the engine are emitted as CO2) and derived through the following steps:

GEDFW,i = GEXHW,i x qi

and:

1.4.2.4. Systems with flow measurement

GEDFW,i = GEXHW,i x qi

Full flow dilution system

1.4.3. The final reported test results of the particulate emission shall be derived through the following steps.

All calculations shall be based upon the average values of the individual modes (i) during the sampling period.

or:

Calculation of the particulate mass flow rate

1.4.4. The particulate mass flow rate shall be calculated as follows:

For the single filter method:

or:

where:

  • (GEDFW)aver, (VEDFW)aver, (MSAM)aver, (VSAM)aver over the test cycle shall be determined by summation of the average values of the individual modes during the sampling period:

  • where i=1, -¦ n

For the multiple filter method:

or:

  • where i=l, -¦ n

The particulate mass flow rate may be background corrected as follows:

For single filter method:

or:

If more than one measurement is made, (Md/MDIL) or (Md/VDIL) shall be replaced with (Md/MDIL)aver or (Md/VDIL)aver, respectively.

For multiple filter method:

or:

If more than one measurement is made, (Md/MDIL) or (Md/VDIL) shall be replaced with (Md/MDIL)aver or (Md/VDIL)aver, respectively.

or;

Calculation of the specific emissions

1.4.5. The specific emission of particulates PT (g/kWh) shall be calculated in the following way(19)

For the single filter method:

For the multiple filter method:

Effective weighting factor

1.4.6. For the single filter method, the effective weighting factor WFE,i for each mode shall be calculated in the following way:

or:

  • where i=l, -¦ n.

The value of the effective weighting factors shall be within ± 0.005 (absolute value) of the weighting factors listed in Annex III, section 3.6.1.

Regulations 2(3) and 9(1) (Annex IV to Directive 97/68/EC)

SCHEDULE 4(Annex IV to Directive 97/68/EC)TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF REFERENCE FUEL PRESCRIBED FOR APPROVAL TESTS AND TO VERIFY CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

NON-ROAD MOBILE MACHINERY REFERENCE FUELa

Note: Key properties for engine performance/exhaust emissions are highlighted.

Limits and unitsbTest method
a
  • Note 1: If it is required to calculate thermal efficiency of an engine or vehicle, the calorific value of the fuel can be calculated from:

    where:

    • d = is the density at 288 K (15°C)

    • x = is the proportion by mass of water (%/100)

    • y = is the proportion by mass of ash (%/100)

    • s = is the proportion by mass of sulphur (%/100).

b
  • Note 2: The values quoted in the specification are -˜true values'. In establishment of their limit values the terms of ASTMD D 3244 -˜Defining a basis for petroleum produce quality disputes' have been applied and in fixing minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero has been taken into account; in fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference is 4R (R = reproducibility).

  • Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for statistical reasons, the manufactuer of fuel should nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Should it be necessary to clarify the question as to whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ASTM D 3244 should be applied.

c

Note 3: The figures quoted show the evaporated quantities (percentage recovered + percentage loss).

d

Note 4: The range of cetane is not in accordance with the requirement of a minimum range of 4R. However, in cases of dispute between fuel supplier and fuel user, the terms in ASTM D 3244 can be used to resolve such disputes provided replicate measurements, of sufficient number to achieve the necessary precision, are made in preference to single determinations.

e

Note 5: Even though oxidation stability is controlled, it is likely that shelf life will be limited. Advice should be sought from the supplier as to storage conditions and life.

f

Note 6: This fuel should be based straight run and cracked hydrocarbon distillate components only; desulphurization is allowed. It must not contain any metallic additives or cetane improver additives.

g

Note 7: Lower values are permitted, in which case the cetane number of reference fuel used is to be reported.

h

Note 8: Higher values are permitted, in which case the sulphur content of the reference fuel used is to be reported.

i
  • Note 9: To be kept under constant review in the light of trends in the markets. For the purpose of the initial approval of an engine with no exhaust gas after treatement on request of the applicant a 0.050% mass sulphur minimum is permissible, in which case the measured particulate level must be corrected upward to the average value that is nominally specified for fuel sulphur content (0.150% mass) per the equation below:

    • where:

    • PTadj = adjusted PT value (g/kWh)

    • PT = measured weighted specific emission value for particulate emission (g/kWh)

    • SFC = weighted specific fuel consumption (g/kWh) calculated according to the formula as below

    • NSLF = average of the nominal specification of sulphur content mass fraction (ie 0.15%/100)

    • FSF = fuel sulphur content mass fraction (%/100)

  • Equation for the calculation of the weighted specific fuel consumption:

  • where:

  • For the purpose of conformity of production assessments in accordance with section 5.3.2 of Annex I, the requirements must be met using reference fuel with a sulphur content which complies with the minimum/maximum level of 0.1/0.2% mass.

j

Note 10: Higher values are permitted up to 855 kg/m3, in which case the density of the reference fuel used is to be reported. For the purpose of conformity of production assessments in accordance with section 5.3.2 of Annex I, the requirements must be met using reference fuel which complies with the minimum/maximum level of 835/845 kg/m3.

l

Note 11: All fuel characteristics and limit values are to be kept under review in light of trends in the markets.

k

Note 12: To be replaced by EN/ISO 6245 with effect of the date of implementation.

Cetane numberd

minimum 45g

maximum 50

ISO 5165
Density at 15°C

minimum 835 kg/m3

maximum 845 kg/m3j

ISO 3675, ASTM D4052
Distillationc−95% pointMaximum 370°CISO 3405
Viscosity at 40°C

Minimum 2.5 mm2/s

Maximum 3.5mm2/s

ISO 3104
Sulphur content

Minimum 0.1% massi

Maximum 0.2% massh

ISO 8754, EN 24260
Flash pointMinimum 55°CISO 2719
CFPP

Minimum −

Maximum + 5°C

EN 116
Copper corrosionMaximum 1ISO 2160
Conradson carbon residue (10% DR)Maximum 0.3% massISO 10370
Ash contentMaximum 0.01% massASTM D 482k
Water contentMaximum 0.05% massASTM D 95, D 1744
Neutralization (strong acid) numberMinimum 0.20 mg KOH/g
Oxidation stabilityeMaximum 2.5 mg/100 mlASTM D2274
Additivesf

Regulations 2(3) and 9(1)

SCHEDULE 5(ANNEX V to Directive 97/68/EC)ANALYTICAL AND SAMPLING SYSTEM

GASEOUS AND PARTICULATE SAMPLING SYSTEMS

Figure NumberDescription
2Exhaust gas analysis system for raw exhaust
3Exhaust gas analysis system for dilute exhaust
4Partial flow, isokinetic flow, suction blower control, fractional sampling
5Partial flow, isokinetic flow, pressure blower control, fractional sampling
6Partial flow, CO2 or NOsubx; control, fractional sampling
7Partial flow, CO2 and carbon balance, total sampling
8Partial flow, single venturi and concentration measurement, fractional sampling
9Partial flow, twin venturi or orifice and concentration measurement, fractional sampling
10Partial flow, multiple tube splitting and concentration measurement, fractional sampling
11Partial flow, flow control, total sampling
12Partial flow, flow control, fractional sampling
13Full flow, positive displacement pump or critical flow venturi, fractional sampling
14Particulate sampling system
15Dilution system for full flow system

Determination of the gaseous emissions

1.1. Section 1.1.1 and Figures 2 and 3 contain detailed descriptions of the recommended sampling and analysing systems. Since various configurations can produce equivalent results, exact conformance with these figures is not required. Additional components such as instruments, valves, solenoids, pumps and switches may be used to provide additional information and coordinate the functions of the component systems. Other components which are not needed to maintain the accuracy on some systems, may be excluded if their exclusion is based upon good engineering judgement.

Gaseous exhaust components CO, CO2, HC, NOX

1.1.1. An analytical system for the determination of the gaseous emissions in the raw or diluted exhaust gas is described based on the use of:

For the raw exhaust gas (see Figure 2), the sample for all components may be taken with one sampling probe or with two sampling probes located in close proximity and internally split to the different analysers. Care must be taken that no condensation of exhaust components (including water and sulphuric acid) occurs at any point of the analytical system.

For the diluted exhaust gas (see Figure 3), the sample for the hydrocarbons shall be taken with another sampling probe than the sample for the other components. Care must be taken that no condensation of exhaust components (including water and sulphuric acid) occurs at any point of the analytical system.

Figure 2Flow diagram of exhaust gas analysis system for CO, CO2 and HC

Figure 3Flow diagram of dilute exhaust gas analysis system for CO, CO2, NOX and HC

Descriptions-Figures 2 and 3

General statement

All components in the sampling gas path must be maintained at the temperature specified for the respective systems

Determination of the particulates

1.2 Sections 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 and Figures 4 to 15 contain detailed descriptions of the recommended dilution and sampling systems. Since various configurations can produce equivalent results, exact conformance with these figures is not required. Additional components such as instruments, valve, solenoids, pumps and switches may be used to provide additional information and coordinate the functions of the component systems. Other components which are not needed to maintain the accuracy on some systems, may be excluded if their exclusion is based on good engineering judgement.

1.2.1 Dilution system

Partial flow system (Figures 4 to 12)

1.2.1.1 A dilution system is described based on the dilution of a part of the exhaust stream. Splitting of the exhaust stream and the following dilution process may be done by different dilution system types. For subsequent collection of the particulates, the entire dilute exhaust gas or only a portion of the dilute exhaust gas may be passed to the particulate sampling system (section 1.2.2, Figure 14). The first method is referred to as total sampling type, the second method as fractional sampling type.

The calculation of the dilution ratio depends on the type of system used.

The following types are recommended:

With these systems, the flow into the transfer tube is matched to the bulk exhaust flow in terms of gas velocity and/or pressure, thus requiring an undisturbed and uniform exhaust flow at the sampling probe. This is usually achieved by using a resonator and a straight approach tube upstream of the sampling point. The split ratio is then calculated from easily measureable values like tube diameters. It should be noted that isokinesis is only used for matching the flow conditions and not for matching the size distribution. The latter is typically not necessary, as the particles are sufficiently small as to follow the fluid streamlines,

With these systems, a sample is taken from the bulk exhaust stream by adjusting the dilution air flow and the total dilution exhaust flow. The dilution ratio is determined from the concentrations of tracer gases, such as CO2 or NOX, naturally occurring in the engine exhaust. The concentrations in the dilution exhaust gas and in the dilution air are measured, whereas the concentration in the raw exhaust gas can be either measured directly or determined from fuel flow and the carbon balance equation, if the fuel composition is known. The systems may be controlled by the calculated dilution ratio (Figures 6 and 7) or by the flow into the transfer tube (Figures 8, 9 and 10),

With these systems, a sample is taken from the bulk exhaust stream by setting the dilution air flow and the total dilution exhaust flow. The dilution ratio is determined from the difference of the two flow rates. Accurate calibration of the flow-meters relative to one another is required, since the relative magnitude of the two flow rates can lead to significant errors at higher dilution ratios (Figures 9 and above). Flow control is very straightforward by keeping the dilute exhaust flow rate constant and varying the dilution air flow rate, if needed.

In order to realize the advantages of the partial flow dilution systems, attention must be paid to avoiding the potential problems of loss of particulates in the transfer tube, ensuring that a representative sample is taken from the engine exhaust, and determination of the split ratio.

The systems described pay attention to these critical areas.

Figure 4Partial flow dilution system with isokinetic probe and fractional sampling (SB control)

Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe to EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the transfer tube TT by the isokinetic sampling probe ISP. The differential pressure of the exhaust gas between exhaust pipe and inlet to the probe is measured with the pressure transducer DPT. This signal is transmitted to the flow controller FC1 that controls the suction blower SB to maintain a differential pressure of zero at the tip of the probe. Under these conditions, exhaust gas velocities in EP and ISP are identical, and the flow through ISP and TT is a constant fraction (split) of the exhaust gas flow. The split ratio is determined from the cross sectional areas of EP and ISP. The dilution air flow rate is measured with the flow measurement device FM1. The dilution ratio is calculated from the dilution air flow rate and the split ratio.

Figure 5Partial flow dilution system with isokinetic probe and fractional sampling (PB control)

Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the transfer tube TT by the isokinetic sampling probe ISP. The differential pressure of the exhaust gas between exhaust pipe and inlet to the probe is measured with the pressure transducer DPT. This signal is transmitted to the flow controller FC1 that controls the pressure blower PB to maintain a differential pressure of zero at the tip of the probe. This is done by taking a small fraction of the dilution air whose flow rate has already been measured with the flow measurement device FM1, and feeding it to TT by means of pneumatic orifice. Under these conditions, exhaust gas velocities in EP and ISP are identical, and the flow through ISP and TT is a constant fraction (split) of the exhaust gas flow. The split ratio is determined from the cross sectional areas of EP and ISP. The dilution air is sucked through DT by the suction blower SB, as the flow rate is measured with FM1 at the inlet to DT. The dilution ratio is calculated from the dilution air flow rate and the split ratio.

Figure 6Partial flow dilution system with CO2 or NOX concentration measurement and fractional sampling

Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT. The concentrations of a tracer gas (CO2 or NOX) are measured in the raw and diluted exhaust gas as well as in the dilution air with the exhaust gas analyser(s) EGA. These signals are transmitted to the flow controller FC2 that controls either the pressure blower PB or the suction blower SB to maintain the desired exhaust split and dilution ratio in DT. The dilution ratio is calculated from the tracer gas concentrations in the raw exhaust gas, the diluted exhaust gas, and the dilution air.

Figure 7Partial flow dilution system with CO2 concentration measurement, carbon balance and total sampling

Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT. The CO2 concentrations are measured in the diluted exhaust gas and in the dilution air with the exhaust gas analyser(s) EGA. The CO2 and fuel flow GFUELsignals are transmtted either to the flow controller FC2, or to the flow controller FC3 of the particulate sampling system (see Figure 14), FC2 controls the pressure blower PB, while FC3 controls the particulate sampling system (see Figure 14), thereby adjusting the flows into and out of the system so as to maintain the desired exhaust split and dilution ratio in DT. The dilution ratio is calculated from the CO2 concentrations and GFUELusing the carbon balance assumption.

Figure 8Partial flow dilution system with single venturi, concentration measurement and fractional sampling

Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT due to the negative pressure created by the venturi VN in DT. The gas flow rate through TT depends on the momentum exchange at the venturi zone, and is therefore affected by the absolute temperature of the gas at the exit of TT. Consequently, the exhaust split for a given tunnel flow rate is not constant, and the dilution ratio at low load is slightly lower than at high load. The tracer gas concentrations (CO2 or NOX) are measured in the raw exhaust gas, the diluted gas, and the dilution air with the exhaust gas analyser(s) EGA, and the dilution ratio is calculated from the values so measured.

Figure 9Partial flow dilution system twin venturi or twin orifice, concentration measurement and fractional sampling

Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT by a flow divider that contains a set of orifices or venturis. The first one (FD1) is located in EP, the second one (FD2) in TT. Additionally, two pressure control valves (PCV1 and PCV2) are necessary to maintain a constant exhaust split by controlling the backpressure in EP and the pressure in DT. PCV1 is located downstream of SP in EP, PCV2 between the pressure blower PB and DT. The tracer gas concentrations (CO2 or NOX) are measured in the raw exhaust gas, the diluted exhaust gas, and the dilution air with the exhaust gas analyser(s) EGA. They are necessary for checking the exhaust split, and may be used to adjust PCV1 and PCV2 for precise split control. The dilution ratio is calculated from the tracer gas concentrations.

Figure 10Partial flow dilution system with multiple tube splitting, concentration measurement and fractional sampling

Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the transfer tube TT by the flow divider FD3 that consists of a number of tubes of the same dimensions (same diameter, length and bed radius) installed in EP. The exhaust gas through one of these tubes is lead to DT, and the exhaust gas through the rest of the tubes is passed through the damping chamber DC. Thus, the exhaust split is determined by the total number of tubes. A constant split control requires a differential pressure of zero between DC and the outlet of TT, which is measured with the differential pressure transducer DPT. A differential pressure of zero is achieved by injecting fresh air into DT at the outlet of TT. The tracer gas concentrations (CO2 or NOX) are measured in the raw exhaust gas, the diluted gas, and the dilution air with the exhaust gas analyser(s) EGA. They are necessary for checking the exhaust split and may be used to control the injection air flow rate for precise split control. The dilution ratio is calculated from the tracer gas concentrations.

Figure 11Partial flow dilution system with flow control and total sampling

Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT. The total flow through the tunnel is adjusted with the flow controller FC3 and the sampling pump P of the particulate sampling system (see Figure 16). The dilution air flow is controlled by the flow controller FC2, which may use GEXH, GAIR or GFUELas command signals, for the desired exhaust split. The sample flow into DT is the difference of the total flow dilution air flow. The dilution air flow rate is measured with flow measurement device FM1, the total flow rate with the flow measurement device FM3 of the particulate sampling system (see Figure 14). The dilution ratio is calculated from these two flow rates.

Figure 12Partial flow dilution system with flow control and fractional sampling

Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT. The exhaust split and the flow into DT is controlled by the flow controller FC2 that adjusts the flows (or speeds) of the pressure blower PB and the suction blower SB, accordingly. This is possible since the sample taken with the particulate sampling system is returned into DT. GEXH, GAIR or GFUEL may be used as command signals for FC2. The dilution air flow rate is measured with the flow measurement device FM1, the total flow with the flow measurement device FM2. The dilution ratio is calculated from these flow rates.

Description- Figures 4 to 12

- EP exhaust pipe

The exhaust pipe may be insulated. To reduce the thermal inertia of the exhaust pipe a thickness to diameter ratio of 0.015 or less is recommended. The use of flexible sections shall be limited to a length to diameter ratio of 12 or less. Bends will be minimized to reduce inertial deposition. If the system includes a test bed silencer, the silencer may also be insulated.

For an isokinetic system, the exhaust pipe must be free of elbows, bends and sudden diameter changes for at least six pipe diameters upstream and three pipe diameters downstream of the tip of the probe. The gas velocity at the sampling zone must be higher than 10 m/s except at idle mode. Pressure oscillations of the exhaust gas must not exceed ± 500 Pa on the average. Any steps to reduce pressure oscillations beyond using a chassis-type exhaust system (including silencer and after-treatment device) must not alter engine performance nor cause the deposition of particulates.

For systems without isokinetic probes, it is recommended to have a straight pipe of six pipe diameters upstream and three pipe diameters downstream of the tip of the probe.

- SP Sampling probe (Figures 6 to 12)

The minimum inside diameter shall be 4 mm. The minimum diameter ratio between exhaust pipe and probe shall be four. The probe shall be an open tube facing upstream on the exhaust pipe centre-line, or a multiple hole probe as described under SP1 in section 1.1.1.

- ISP isokinetic sampling probe (Figures 4 and 5)

The isokinetic sampling probe must be installed facing upstream on the exhaust pipe centre-line where the flow conditions in section EP are met, and designed to provide a proportional sample of the raw exhaust gas. The minimum inside diameter shall be 12 mm.

A control system is necessary for isokinetic exhaust splitting by maintaining a differential pressure of zero between EP and ISP. Under these conditions exhaust gas velocities in EP and ISP are identical and the mass flow through ISP is a constant fraction of the exhaust gas flow. The ISP has to be connected to a differential pressure transducer. The control to provide a differential pressure of zero between EP and ISP is done with blower speed or flow controller.

- FD1, FD2 flow divider (Figure 9)

A set of venturis or orifices is installed in the exhaust pipe EP and in the transfer tube TT, respectively, to provide a proportional sample of the raw exhaust gas. A control system consisting of two pressure control valves PCV1 and PCV2 is necessary for proportional splitting by controlling the pressures in EP and DT.

- FD3 flow divider (Figure 10)

A set of tubes (multiple tube unit) is installed in the exhaust pipe EP to provide a proportional sample of the raw exhaust gas. One of the tubes feeds exhaust gas to the dilution tunnel DT, whereas the other tubes exit exhaust gas to a damping chamber DC. These tubes must have the same dimensions (same diameter, length, bend radius), so that the exhaust split depends on the differential pressure of zero between the exit of the multiple tube unit into DC and the exit of TT. Under these conditions, exhaust gas velocities in EP and FD3 are proportional, and the flow TT is a constant fraction of the exhaust gas flow. The two points have to be connected to a differential pressure transducer DPT. The control to provide a differential pressure of zero is done with the flow controller FC1.

- EGA exhaust gas analyser (Figures 6 to 10)

CO2 or NOX analysers may be used (with carbon balance method CO2 only). The analysers shall be calibrated like the analysers for the measurement of the gaseous emissions. One or several analysers may be used to determine the concentration differences.

The accuracy of the measuring systems has to be such that the accuracy of GEDFW,,i or VEDFW,,i is within ± 4%.

- TT Transfer tube (Figures 4 to 12)

The particulate sample transfer tube shall be:

If the tube is 1 metre or less in length, it is to be insulated with material with a maximum thermal conductivity of 0.05 W/(m . k) with a radial insulation thickness corresponding to the diameter of the probe. If the tube is longer than 1 metre, it must be insulated and heated to a minimum wall temperature of 523 K (250°C).

Alternatively, the transfer tube wall temperatures required may be determined through standard heat transfer calculations.

- DPT differential pressure transducer (Figures 4, 5 and 10)

The differential pressure transducer shall have a range of ± 500 Pa or less.

- FCI flow controller (Figures 4, 5 and 10)

For the isokinetic systems (Figures 4 and 5) a flow controller is necessary to maintain a differential pressure of zero between EP and ISP. The adjustment can be done by:

(a)controlling the speed or flow of the suction blower (SB) and keeping the speed of the pressure blower (PB) constant during each mode (Figure 4);

(b)adjusting the suction blower (SB) to a constant mass flow of the diluted exhaust and controlling the flow of the pressure blower PB, and therefore the exhaust sample flow in a region at the end of the transfer tube (TT) (Figure 5).

In the case of a pressure controlled system the remaining error in the control loop must not exceed ± 3 Pa. The pressure oscillations in the dilution tunnel must not exceed ± 250 Pa on average.

For a multi-tube system (Figure 10) a flow controller is necessary for proportional exhaust splitting to maintain a differential pressure of zero between the outlet of the multi-tube unit and the exit of TT. The adjustment can be done by controlling the injection air flow rate into DT at the exit of TT.

- PCVI, PCV2 pressure control valve (Figure 9)

Two pressure control valves are necessary for the twin venturi/twin orifice system for proportional flow splitting by controlling the backpressure of EP and the pressure in DT. The valves shall be located downstream of SP in EP and between PB and DT.

- DC damping chamber (Figure 10)

A damping chamber shall be installed at the exit of the multiple tube unit to minimise the pressure oscillations in the exhaust pipe EP.

- VN venturi (Figure 8)

A venturi is installed in the dilution tunnel DT to create a negative pressure in the region of the exit of the transfer tube TT. The gas flow rate through TT is determined by the momentum exchange at the venturi zone, and is basically proportional to the flow rate of the pressure blower PB leading to a constant dilution ratio. Since the momentum exchange is affected by the temperature at the exit of TT and the pressure difference between EP and DT, the actual dilution ratio is slightly lower at low load than at high load.

FC2 flow controller (Figures 6, 7, 11 and 12, optional)

A flow controller may be used to control the flow of the pressure blower PB and/or the suction blower SB. It may be connected to the exhaust flow or fuel flow signal and/or to the CO2 or NOX differential signal.

When using a pressurized air supply (Figure 11) FC2 directly controls the air flow.

FM1 flow measurement device (Figures 6, 7, 11 and 12)

Gas meter or other flow instrumentation to measure the dilution air flow. FM1 is optional if PB is calibrated to measure the flow.

FM2 flow measurement device (Figure 12)

Gas meter or other instrumentation to measure the diluted exhaust gas flow. FM2 is optional if the suction blower SB is calibrated to measure the flow.

PB pressure blower (Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12)

To control the dilution air flow rate, PB may be connected to the flow controllers FC1 or FC2. PB is not required when using a butterfly valve. PB may be used to measure the dilution air flow, if calibrated.

For fractional sampling systems only, SB may be used to measure the dilute exhaust gas flow, if calibrated.

- DAF dilution air filter (Figures 4 to 12)

It is recommended that the dilution air be filtered and charcoal scrubbed to eliminate background hydrocarbons. The dilution air shall have a temperature of 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K.

At the manufacturer's request the dilution air shall be sampled according to good engineering practice to determine the background particulate levels, which can then be subtracted from the values measured in the diluted exhaust.

- PSP particulate sampling probe (Figures 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12)

The probe is the leading section of PTT and

- DT dilution tunnel (Figures 4 to 12)

The dilution tunnel:

May be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel.

May be insulated

The engine exhaust shall be thoroughly mixed with the dilution air. For fractional sampling systems, the mixing quality shall be checked after introduction into service by means of a CO2 profile of the tunnel with the engine running (at least four equally spaced measuring points). If necessary, a mixing orifice may be used).

Note: If the ambient temperature in the vicinity of the dilution tunnel (DT) is below 293 K (20°C), precautions should be taken to avoid particle losses onto the cool walls of the dilution tunnel. Therefore, heating and/or insulating the tunnel within the limits given above is recommended.

At high engine loads, the tunnel may be cooled by a non-aggressive means such as a circulating fan, as long as the temperature of the cooling medium is not below 293 K (20°C).

- HE heat exchanger (Figures 9 and 10)

The heat exchanger shall be sufficient capacity to maintain the temperature at the inlet to the suction blower SB within ± 11 K of the average operating temperature observed during the test.

Full flow dilution system (Figure 13)

1.2.1.2. A dilution system is described based upon the dilution of the total exhaust using the constant volume sampling (CVS) concept. The total volume of the mixture of exhaust and dilution air must be measured. Either a PDP or a CFV system may be used.

Descriptions-Figure 13

- EP exhaust pipe

The exhaust pipe length from the exit of the engine exhaust manifold, turbocharger outlet or after-treatment device to the dilution tunnel is required to be not more than 10 m. If the system exceeds 4 m in length, then all tubing in excess of 4 m shall be insulated, except for an in-line smoke-meter, if used. The radial thickness of the insulation must be at least 25 mm. The thermal conductivity of the insulating material must have a value no greater than 0.1 W/(m.K) measured at 673 K (400°C). To reduce the thermal inertia of the exhaust pipe a thickness to diameter ratio of 0.015 or less is recommended. The use of flexible sections shall be limited to a length to diameter ratio of 12 or less.

Figure 13Full flow dilution system

The total amount of raw exhaust gas is mixed in the dilution tunnel DT with the dilution air.

The diluted exhaust gas flow rate is measured either with a positive displacement pump PDP or with a critical flow venturi CFV. A heat exchanger HE or electronic flow compensation EFC may be used for proportional particulate sampling and for flow determination. Since particulate mass determination is based on the total diluted exhaust gas flow, the dilution ratio is not required to be calculated.

- PDP positive displacement pump

The PDP meters total diluted exhaust flow from the number of the pump revolutions and the pump displacement. The exhaust system back pressure must not be artificially lowered by the PDP or dilution air inlet system. Static exhaust back pressure measured with the CVS system operating shall remain within ± 1.5 kPa of the static pressure measured without connection to the CVS at identical engine speed and load.

The gas mixture temperature immediately ahead of the PDP shall be within ± 6 K of the average operating temperature observed during the test, when no flow compensation is used.

Flow compensation can only be used if the temperature at the inlet of the PDP does not exceed 50°C (323 K).

- CFV critical flow venturi

CFV measures total diluted exhaust flow by maintaining the flow at choked conditions (critical flow). Static exhaust backpressure measured with the CFV system operating shall remain within ± 1.5 kPa of the static pressure measured without connection to the CFV at identical engine speed and load. The gas mixture temperature immediately ahead of the CFV shall be within ± 11 K of the average operating temperature observed during the test, when no flow compensation is used.

- HE heat exchanger (optional if EFC is used)

The heat exchanger shall be sufficient capacity to maintain the temperature within the limits required above.

- EFC electronic flow compensation (optional if HE is used)

If the temperature at the inlet to either the PDP or CFV is not kept within the limits stated above, a flow compensation system is required for continuous measurement of the flow rate and control of the proportional sampling in the particulate system.

To that purpose, the continuously measured flow rate signals are used to correct the sample flow rate through the particulate filters of the particulate sampling system (see Figures 14 and 15), accordingly.

- DT dilution tunnel

The dilution tunnel:

The engine exhaust shall be directed downstream at the point where it is introduced into the dilution tunnel, and thoroughly mixed.

When using single dilution, a sample from the dilution tunnel is transferred to the particulate sampling system (section 1.2.2, Figure 14). The flow capacity of the PDP of CFV must be sufficient to maintain the diluted exhaust at a temperature of less than or equal to 325 K (52°C) immediately before the primary particulate filter.

When using double dilution, a sample from the dilution tunnel is transferred to the secondary dilution tunnel where it is further diluted, and then passed through the sampling filters (section 1.2.2, Figure 15).

The flow capacity of the PDP or CFV must be sufficient to maintain the diluted exhaust stream in the DT at a temperature of less than or equal to 464 K (191°C) at the sampling zone. The secondary dilution system must provide sufficient secondary dilution air to maintain the doubly-diluted exhaust stream at a temperature of less than or equal to 325 K (52°C) immediately before the primary particulate filter.

- DAF dilution air filter

It is recommended that the dilution air be filtered and charcoal scrubbed to eliminate background hydrocarbons. The dilution air shall have a temperature of 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K. At the manufacturer's request the dilution air shall be sampled according to good engineering practice to determine the background particulate levels, which can then be subtracted from the values measured in the diluted exhaust.

- PSP particulate sampling probe

The probe is the leading section of PTT and

Particulate sampling system (Figures 14 and 15)

1.2.2. The particulate sampling system is required for collecting the particulates on the particulate filter. In the case of total sampling partial flow dilution, which consists of passing the entire dilute exhaust sample through the filters, dilution (section 1.2.1.1, Figures 7 and 11) and sampling system usually form an integral unit. In the case of fractional sampling partial flow dilution or full flow dilution, which consists of passing through the filters only a portion of the diluted exhaust, the dilution (section 1.2.1.1, Figures 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 and section 1.2.1.2, Figure 13) and sampling systems usually form different units.

In this Directive, the double dilution system DDS (Figure 15) of a full flow dilution system is considered as a specific modification of a typical particulate sampling system as shown in Figure 14. The double dilution system includes all important parts of the particulate sampling system, like filter holders and sampling pump, and additionally some dilution features, like a dilution air supply and a secondary dilution tunnel.

In order to avoid any impact on the control loops, it is recommended that the sample pump be running throughout the complete test procedure. For the single filter method, a bypass system shall be used for passing the sample through the sampling filters at the desired times. Interference of the switching procedure on the control loops must be minimised.

Descriptions-Figures 14 and 15

- PSP particulate sampling probe (Figures 14 and 15)

The particulate sampling probe shown in the figures is the leading section of the particulate transfer tube PTT.

The probe:

Figure 14Particulate sampling system

A sample of the diluted exhaust gas is taken from the dilution tunnel DT of a partial flow or full flow dilution system through the particulate sampling probe PSP and the particulate transfer tube PTT by means of the sampling pump P. The sample is passed through the filter holder(s) FH that contain the particulate sampling filters. The sample flow rate is controlled by the flow controller FC3. If electronic flow compensation EFC (see Figure 13) is used, the diluted exhaust gas flow is used as command signal for FC3.

Figure 15Dilution system (full flow system only)

A sample of the diluted exhaust gas is transferred from the dilution tunnel DT of a full flow dilution system through the particulate sampling probe PSP and the particulate transfer tube PTT to the secondary dilution tunnel SDT, where it is diluted once more. The sample is then passed through the filter holder(s) FH that contain the particulate sampling filters. The dilution air flow rate is usually constant whereas the sample flow rate is controlled by the flow controller FC3. If electronic flow compensation EFC (see Figure 13) is used, the total diluted exhaust gas flow is used as command signal for FC3.

- PTT particulate transfer tube (Figures 14 and 15)

The particulate transfer tube must not exceed 1020 mm in length, and must be minimised in length whenever possible.

The dimensions are valid for:

The transfer tube:

- SDT secondary dilution tunnel (Figure 15)

The second dilution tunnel should have a minimum diameter of 75mm and should be sufficient length so as to provide a residence time of at least 0.25 seconds for the doubly-diluted sample. The primary filter holder, FH, shall be located within 300 mm of the exit of the SDT.

The secondary dilution tunnel:

- FH filter holder(s) (Figures 14 and 15)

For primary and back-up filters one filter housing or separate filter housings may be used. The requirements of Annex III, Appendix 1, section 1.5.1.3 have to be met.

The filter holder(s):

- P sampling pump (Figures 14 and 15)

The particulate sampling pump shall be located sufficiently distant from the tunnel so that the inlet gas temperature is maintained constant (± 3 K), if flow correction by FC3 is not used.

- DP dilution air pump (Figure 15) (full flow double dilution only)

The dilution air pump shall be located so that the secondary dilution air is supplied at a temperature of 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K.

- FC3 flow controller (Figures 14 and 15)

A flow controller shall be used to compensate the particulate sample flow rate for temperature and backpressure variations in the sample path, if no other means are available. The flow controller is required if electronic flow compensation EFC (see Figure 13) is used.

- FM3 flow measurement device (Figures 14 and 15) (particulate sample flow)

The gas meter or flow instrumentation shall be located sufficiently distant from the sample pump so that the inlet gas temperature remains constant (± 3 K), if flow correction by FC3 is not used.

- FM4 flow measurement device (Figure 15) (dilution air, full flow double dilution only)

The gas meter or flow instrumentation shall be located so that the inlet gas tempertaure remains at 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K.

- BV ball valve (optional)

The ball valve shall have a diameter not less than the inside diameter of the sampling tube and a switching time of less than 0.5 seconds.

Note: If the ambient temperature in the vicinity of PSP, PTT, SDT, and FH is below 239 K (20°C), precautions should be taken to avoid particle losses onto the cool wall of these parts. Therefore, heating and/or insulating these parts within the limits given in the respective descriptions is recommended. It is also recommended that the filter face temperature during sampling be not below 293 K (20°C).

At high engine loads, the above parts may be cooled by a non-aggressive means such as a circulating fan, as long as the temperature of the cooling medium is not below 293 K (20°C).

Regulations 2(3) and 9(1)

Schedule 6

Appendix 1TEST RESULTS

Regulations 2(3) and 9(5)

Schedule 7(ANNEX VII to Directive 97/68/EC)APPROVAL CERTIFICATE NUMBERING SYSTEM(see Article 4(2))

1. The number shall consist of five sections separated by the (*) character.

2. Example of the third approval (with, as yet, no extension) corresponding to application date A (stage I, upper powerband) and to the application of the engine for specification A of mobile machinery, issued by the United Kingdom.

3. Example of the second extension to the fourth approval corresponding to application date E (stage II, medium powerband) for the same specification of machinery (A), issued by Germany:

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

1. These Regulations implement Directive 97/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws of the member States relating to the measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery (the Directive(20)).

2. These Regulations apply to Compression Ignition (CI) engines with a net power of 18 kw and up to and including 560 kw operating under intermittent speed when used in non-road mobile machinery. Examples of the types of applications which would be covered by these Regulations are provided in regulation 3(2) and include industrial drilling rigs, construction equipment and forestry equipment, which normally are not for the use of passenger or goods transport (regulation 2(1)(b)).

3. Regulation 6(1) and (2) sets emmission standards for these engines for the first time and these standards come into force in two stages commencing with the coming into force of these Regulations. A type approval certificate cannot be issued to a manufacturer unless the engines are approved to these new standards.

4. The procedures for applying for type approval are set out in regulation 8. This describes the information which should accompany an application for type approval and also provides for a fee to be paid by the manufacturer on application to the approval authority. Regulation 9 sets out the criteria which must be met in order for the type approval authority to issue a certificate. The basic requirements are that the engine should have passed all the test procedures and requirements which are set out in the Schedules to the Regulations, that the engine conforms to the information which accompanied the application and that adequate arrangements are in place to ensure effective control over conformity of production. Provision is also made for the approval authority to restrict the scope of the approval certificate for example in circumstances where the performance of the engine is dependent upon operating in conjunction with other machinery parts.

5. Where changes to the type approval are required for example because the particulars of the engine have altered since the granting of type approval, regulation 10 requires manufacturers to apply to the approval authority for an amendment or extension to the original type approval on payment of a fee.

6. Transitional arrangements have been included in these Regulations to enable manufacturers to continue to sell stocks of engines which have been made prior to the relevant production date. Regulation 7 enables manufacturers to continue to place these engines on the market for a further period of two years up to the final date specified.

7. The conformity procedures are set out in regulation 11 and the basic requirements are that once a type approval has been issued, the manufacturer must affix to each engine unit the markings defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 which includes the type approval number. Furthermore where the type approval incorporates restrictions on use, these should be specified in a document accompanying the engine unit and indicating any conditions for fitting. Where a series of engine type is involved there is provision for only one such document to be provided. This information should be delivered to the manufacturer of machinery no later than when the first such engine is despatched.

8. Regulation 11 requires manufacturers to maintain records of engines which have received type approval for a minimum of 20 years. Powers are also included to enable the approval authority to request from manufacturers information about such engines, including dates when production ceased, as and when required by the authority.

9. A type approval certificate can be withdrawn by the approval authority in circumstances where it believes that an engine bearing a type approval marking does not conform with the original type approval. The type approval certificate cannot be withdrawn unless the manufacturer has been given time to rectify the position and has demonstrated that it is unwilling or unable to do so. The approval authority is requirted to provide notice to the manufacturer of the intention to withdraw the certificate and the reason for doing so (regulation 13).

10. For the purposes of these Regulations the "approval authority" is the Vehicle Certification Agency.

11. Certain categories of engines are exempt from the Regulations. These include engines produced for use by the armed services and engines which have been type approved by the approval authorities of other member States.

12. There is also provision for engine manufacturers to apply for a derogation from these Regulations for engines which remain in stock once the final date for placing on the market has been passed. In order to take advantage of this derogation the engines must have been produced before the appropriate production date set out in regulation 7. The derogation is limited to ten per cent of all new engines placed on the market in the United Kingdom in the previous year. To acquire a derogation manufacturers are required to apply to the approval authority with details of the engines concerned before the final date for placing the engines on the market. This derogation is available for twelve months from the appropriate date for placing the engines on the market (regulation 15).

13. Regulations 16 to 20 relate to the enforcement of the Regulations. The enforcement authorities will be the Secretary of State and the Weights and Measures Authorities and the Department of Economic Development in Northern Ireland. Regulation 17 provides for offences and regulation 18 for penalties. Regulation 19 includes provision for the defence of due diligence and regulation 20 provides for the liability of persons other than the principal offender.

(1)

S.I. 1998/745.

(3)

OJ L No. 59, 27.2.98, p.1.

(5)

OJ L No. 42, 23.2.1970, p.1.

(6)

OJ L No. 225, 10.8.1992, p.1.

(7)

OJ L No. 225, 10.8.1992, p.72.

(8)

OJ L No. 84, 28.3.1974, p.10.

(9)

OJ L No. 378, 31.12.82, p.45.

(10)

OJ L No. 36, 9.2.1988, p.33.

(11)

OJ L No. 295, 25.10.1991, p.1.

(12)

OJ L No. 40, 17.2.1996, p.1.

(14)

OJ L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 46. Directive as last amended by Directive 89/491/EEC (OJ L 238, 15.8.1989, p.43).

(15)

This means that, contrary to the requirements of section 5.1.1.1. of Annex 1 to Directive 80/1269/EEC, the engine cooling fan must not be installed during the test for the check of the engine net power; if on the contrary the manufacturer carries out the test with the fan installed on the engine, the power absorbed by the fan itself must be summed up to the power so measured.

(16)

where x is any one of the individual results obtained with the sample n.

(17)

Identical with C1 cycle of the draft ISO 8178-4 standard.

(18)

In the case of NOX, the NOX concentration (NOXconc or NOXconcc) has to be multiplied by KHNOX(humidity correction factor for NOX quoted in the previous section 1.3.3) as follows:

KHNOX× conc or KHNOX× conc.

(19)

The particulate mass flow rate PTmass has to be multiplied by Kp (humidity correction factor for particulates quoted in section 1.4.1).

(20)

OJ No. L 59, 27.2.98, p.1.


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