Measuring Brake Emissions
Ahmad Nabiyar • August 24, 2020
Researchers propose a novel approach to measuring brake emissions using ECO PHYSICS CLD 66 NOx analyzer
Non-exhaust traffic related emissions include tire wear, road wear, dust from resuspension and most importantly brake wear. Although brake wear emissions have been well investigated, no standardized measurement method has yet been established.
In their PhD dissertation, zum Hagen, F., & Ferdinand, H. (2020), propose a novel method for measuring brake emissions both in lab (dynamometer) and under real life (on-road) normal driving conditions. Investigators used ECO PHYSICS CLD 66 NO/NO2/NOx for its sensitivity and the unmatched response time.
Link:http://elpub.bib.uni-wuppertal.de/servlets/DocumentServlet?id=10590
ECO PHYSICS recently visited the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Glenn is NASA’s only research center in the Midwest, officially named after John Glenn in March 1999. This site was established in 1941 and was incorporated into NASA in 1958. It is NASA’s third oldest research center. The purpose of the facility has evolved over the years, it was originally for aircraft propulsion studies and now it creates advanced technology for aviation and space exploration. Their facilities currently include wind tunnels, drop towers, vacuum chambers, and a research aircraft hangar. We were fortunate enough to see some of these and take some photos during our installation and training visit. Glenn is involved with many important projects, such as the International Space Station and the Artemis Program, which is NASA’s latest plan to return to the Moon. We hope to be involved in more of the great work and research that NASA Glenn will do in the future. Thank you to Krystal and Dawn for their time.
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Meet us in Scottsdale, AZ May 21-23 for the Continuous Emissions Monitoring User Group (CEMUG) Meeting!