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Stack testing - Determining pollutants accurately

Posted on January 01, 2016

Depending on the method employed, measuring an engine’s exhaust gas emissions can lead to varying results. Therefore, stack tests need to be performed as carefully and as precisely as possible.
Authors:

Robert Welz

Senior Manager Application Engineering OEM Products

Neil Majeski

Senior Manager Testing — Engineering

Chad Risinger

Emissions Expert, Power Generation

There are several different test methods that may be performed to measure the engine’s exhaust gas emissions. Every method has its advantages and disadvantages, however different methods can lead to different results for the same pollutant being measured. On the following pages, the stack testing process is analysed in regards to the proce- dures required and the factors to be considered from the engine side. In addition, a guideline is provided to help ensure that the results of a stack test are valid and not impacted by either engine malfunctions or errors in the testing process.

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