Engine-out HC emissions were investigated during cold and hot start. The tests were conducted according to engine cooling temperatures which were controlled by simulated coolant temperatures of cold and hot start, on a 1.5L, 4-cylinder, 16valve, multi...
Engine-out HC emissions were investigated during cold and hot start. The tests were conducted according to engine cooling temperatures which were controlled by simulated coolant temperatures of cold and hot start, on a 1.5L, 4-cylinder, 16valve, multipoint-port-fuel-injection gasoline engine. Hydrocarbons, CO and CO2 emitted at the cold coolant temperature were much higher than those of hot coolant temperatures. And the main source of high HC emissions at cold coolant temperature was confirmed as partial burning. The effect of higher torque starter on engine-out emissions were investigated. The results obtained indicate that higher torque starter provides the potential for start-up engine-out emissions reduction of HC, CO.