In
order to make its engines CPCB 2 ready, Mahindra
Powerol uses two techniques.
One is a time modification to when the fuel makes its way inside an engine's
controlled-explosion room, better known as a combustion chamber. The perfect
timing will allow the fuel to burn more evenly and thoroughly. The other
technique will include an addition of an EGR system. In this the exhaust gases
will be ‘reconstituted’ back into the engines so that the overall carbon
emissions of the CPCB 2 compliant engines will be much lower with the same fuel
consumption per hour producing equal amounts of energy than the CPCB 1
compliant engines.
Mahindra
Powerol has begun production of its CPCB 2 compliant diesel engines and
generators.
Exhaust Gas Reconstituted System (EGR system)
The Exhaust System typically removes the exhaust gases
from the Engine into the atmosphere. The new EGR system will send measured
quantity of exhaust gas into the engine cylinder under various engine operating
conditions. This is achieved by opening the EGR valve to a pre-determined level
and allowing the exhaust gases to pass through the engine. Some models may also
incorporate an Exhaust Cooling Unit.
Exhaust gas is made to pass through EGR cooler which
is cooled by Engine water of the cooling system to reduce the gas temperature.
After passing through the EGR cooler, exhaust gas enters the intake system of
the engine.
EGR cooler: The Mahindra Powerol CPCB 2 compliant diesel
generation also come with an EGR cooler is required to cool the exhaust gas to get
the additional benefit on NOx reduction.
EGR valve: It is a solenoid operated valve for EGR supply. EGR
valve closes or opens according to the ECU input provided by the Dual
Temperature Switch and Speed fluctuations.
Mahindra Powerol’s new CPCB 2 engines and diesel
generators are guaranteed to bring about a positive environmental impact. It
has already produced over 150 engines that are running for several hours in the
field.
