Diesel Emissions Conference India 2011

Abstract

Johnson Matthey India Pvt Ltd, Plot 12, Sector 3, IMT Manesar, 122050, Haryana, Gurgaon, India Email: kapoorm@mattheyasia.com Introduction The 2nd Diesel Emissions Conference India 2011, held in Delhi on 5th–7th September 2011 (1), brought together over 200 leading stakeholders from India and beyond to discuss the industry’s progress in meeting the Bharat Stage III and IV legislation which also applies to commercial vehicle diesel applications over 3.5 tonnes (2). The conference also showcased the latest emissions reduction technologies being used in India and across the world, and acted as a platform for networking among Indian diesel emission industry delegates. There were 27 presentations given over three days which included topics such as:  Government strategy for supplying Bharat Stage IV (BS IV) diesel fuel;  The crucial development of AUS 32 (aqueous urea solution, 32.5%, also known as AdBlue®) supply infrastructure and AUS 32 price analysis in India;  New fuel economy standards in India and their impact on the automotive industry;  Emissions control for onand off-road vehicles in India to further improve air quality;  Case study on the implementation of Euro IV in China and lessons for the Indian market. This review focuses on the use of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology for controlling diesel nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions and the development of the AUS 32 market in India. Papers can be purchased from the Diesel Emissions Conference website (1).