PR-179-13202-R01 Field Evaluation of a Continental Controls Corp. NSCR NOx Sensor Control System

Emissions compliance of stationary engines can be successful with the application of a non-selective catalytic reduction (NSCR) after treatment system. To accomplish this, the equivalence ratio (?) must be precisely controlled within a narrow range near stoichiometric conditions. The ability for Air Fuel Ratio (AFR) control systems to maintain the engine equivalence ratio in the required narrow operating range long term under field conditions has not been established. This project builds upon prior work at the Colorado State University (CSU) Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory (EECL) to develop a NOx sensor minimization control algorithm utilizing an AFR controller manufactured by Continental Controls Corporation. Testing was performed on a Waukesha VGF-series L36GSI engine utilized for power generation.