Estimation model for evaporative emissions from gasoline vehicles based on thermodynamics
Hiroo Hata1, Hiroyuki Yamada2, Kazuo Kokuryo3
1Tokyo Metropolitan Research Institute for Environmental Protection, 1-7-5 Sinsuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0075, Japan; Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Chiba 277-8563, Japan.
Diurnal breathing loss (DBL) emissions from gasoline vehicles are linked to temperature, fuel levels, and vapor pressure. A thermodynamic model accurately predicts these evaporative emissions and their ozone formation potential.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
Background:
- Evaporative emissions from gasoline vehicles contribute to air pollution.
- Understanding diurnal breathing loss (DBL) is crucial for emission control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a thermodynamic model for DBL emissions.
- To quantify the impact of environmental and fuel parameters on emissions.
- To assess the Ozone Formation Potential (OFP) of emitted compounds.
Main Methods:
- Conducted seven-day DBL tests on gasoline vehicles.
- Utilized 14 physical parameters to analyze emission dependencies.
- Employed Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-MS/FID) for VOC analysis.
- Developed a thermodynamic model for post-breakthrough emission estimation.
Main Results:
- Total emissions correlated with temperature fluctuations, fuel tank ullage, and fuel vapor pressure.
- The proposed thermodynamic model effectively represented experimental data.
- Calculated OFP for emitted volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Conclusions:
- The thermodynamic model provides a robust method for estimating evaporative emissions.
- Annual evaporative emissions and OFP in Japan were estimated and compared using the model.
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