Optimization of gasoline hydrocarbon compositionsfor reducing exhaust emissions

Effects of hydrocarbon compositions on raw exhaust emissions and combustion processes were studied on an engine test bench. Theoptimization of gasoline hydrocarbon composition was discussed. As olefins content increased from 10.0% to 25.0% in volume, thecombustion duration was shortened by about 2 degree crank angle ( CA), and the engine-out THC emission was reduced by about 15%.On the other hand, as aromatics content changed from 35.0% to 45.0%, the engine-out NOx emissions increased by 4%. An incrementin olefins content resulted in a slight increase in engine-out CO emission, while the aromatics content had little e ect on engine-out totalhydrocarbon (THC) and CO emissions. Over the new European driving cycle (NEDC), the THC, NOx and CO emissions of fuel with25.0% olefins and 35.0% aromatics were about 45%, 21% and 19% lower than those of fuel with 10.0% olefins and 40.0% aromatics,respectively. The optimized gasoline compositions for new engines and new vehicles have low aromatics and high olefins contents.