Contractor conducted research and development project to improve understanding of dual-fuel diesel/compressed natural gas (CNG) combustion chemistry; developed analytic tools to enable optimization of engine performance; demonstrated resultant technology on Caterpillar 3176 engines; and investigated the commercialization potential of the new low-emission engine technology.
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To date, there has been no implementation. Manufacturers are becoming increasingly aware of the emission reduction scenario, so it is only a matter of time before the demand for Micropilot will be realized.
The research concluded that micropilot technology could reduce diesel emissions, the lack of implementation of that technology has prevented a prediction of the actual emissions which could be eliminated.
Research documentation - except those portions deemed proprietary by the contractor.