For many years, the primary consideration for determining motor gasoline volatility specifications has been good car performance, i.e., fast start-ups, freedom from vapor lock, and good driveability. Now, for late-model cars, there is a new consideration for volatility control. This is exhaust emissions. Fuel volatility has been found to have a significant effect on the exhaust emissions of many late-model vehicles. A decrease of 5 psi RVP from current levels increased exhaust CO an average of 28% at 70°F and 22% at 30°F in a group of eleven cars. Exhaust hydrocarbons were increased an average of about 5% at both temperatures. Now, before lowering fuel volatility, it is important to consider the effect the change will have on exhaust emissions as well as car performance.
The Effect of Gasoline Volatility on Exhaust Emissions
Sae Technical Papers
National Fuels and Lubricants and Transportation Meetings ; 1972
1972-02-01
Conference paper
English
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