Catalysts for change

AdBlue is a registered trade name owned by the Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) in Germany. It is a urea solution used as a catalyst reductant in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) after-treatment systems. It reduces nitrogen oxide emission from automotive diesel engines. The specification of AdBlue is governed by DIN 70070. AdBlue is mixed with air from the vehicle compressed air system and injected into the exhaust pipe upstream of the SCR catalysts. Exhaust gas hydrolyses the AdBlue to ammonia and carbon dioxide. The ammonia reacts with nitrogen oxides to produce nitrogen and water vapour. This article describes the purchase and storage of AdBlue, consumption rates, AdBlue tanks on vehicles, the price of Adblue, and AdBlue supply networks in the UK.

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• Authors:
  • WILCOX, D
• Publication Date: 2006-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 8-9
• Serial:
  • TRANSPORT ENGINEER
  • Publisher: Institute of Road Transport Engineeers
  • ISSN: 0020-3122

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air quality management; Catalysis; Catalytic converters; Costs; Delivery service; Nitrogen oxides; Standards; Storage facilities; Urea; Vehicles
• ITRD Terms: 7127: Catalysis; 1394: Catalytic converter; 224: Cost; 284: Delivery; 2433: Emission control; 7380: Nitrogen oxide; 187: Specification (standard); 9137: Storage; 7335: Urea; 1255: Vehicle
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Finance; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment; I15: Environment; I90: Vehicles;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01026997
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jul 5 2006 12:17PM