Meeting the fuel quality of Euro IV/V which world is heading for is a big challenge. Emission from the exhaust of a vehicle depends upon four major factors namely Fuel Quality, Engine compatibility, the road conditions and the traffic condition. In India first two factors Fuel Quality and Engine Quality is world class but other two factors road conditions and traffic conditions are of major concern” said Dr MO Garg, Director CSIR-IIP after inaugurating a seminar on Trends in Emission Regulation at IIP campus on Friday.
Automotive Fuel and lubricant Application Division (AFlAD) is one of the specialized divisions of the CSIR-IIP with proven competence in the field of engine exhaust emissions. It is equipped with state-of-the-art test facilities to conduct basic and applied research in the field of application of various fuels and lubricants in I.C. Engine. CSIR-IIP being authorized testing agency as per CMVR 126 is also associated with Conformity of Production (COP) & Homologation activity. It also plays a vital role in formulation of policies related to automotive industry at the national level by providing the technical support to the Ministry.
AVl is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains and provide first-hand information on the latest trends and innovations in the field of automotive emissions. Indian automotive industry is also gearing up to meet Euro V and VI emissions norms in near future. The chief guest of the function Ajay Gogia, Director, Sales, AVl said that automobile industry is well set to develop/ design the engines for Euro V norms.
The panelists spoke on topics including HD Engine Testing (Off & On-Road) - Euro VI & EPA 1065; light Duty Vehicle Testing; WlTP, Real Driving Emissions; Ultrafine particle emissions; New generation transport fuel for emission reduction; Dimethyl ether- A promising fuel for 21st century and Hybrid Testing The presentations were focused on the emissions and were form of invited lectures by reputed international and national experts and provided ample opportunities to exchange ideas and forge business relationships. We believe this conference will be a highly rewarding educational and networking experience for all.
The main speakers of the seminar were Nilesh Auchare, Business Unit Head-Emission; Shashi Singh, MD-AVl India Pvt. ltd; Uwe Krummenoehler; Kurt Engeljehringer; Dr Thomas Kauffeldt from AVl Emission Test Systems GmbH and Sunil Pathak,Dr Ankur Bordoloi and Devender Singh from CSIR-IIP.