CO2 emissions from EU refineries

May 1, 2008

The current focus on climate issues and, more specifically, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is generating much debate regarding emission sources and reduction options. Oil refineries are amongst the so-called ‘energy-intensive industries that do emit large quantities...

Advanced combustion engines for low emissions and high efficiency

May 1, 2008

European road traffic has increased dramatically over the past several decades and the same growth is now being seen in many other parts of the world. This increased demand has brought new challenges for the vehicle and fuel industries, especially the need to lower...

Advanced combustion for low emissions and high efficiency: a literature review of HCCI combustion concepts

Apr 22, 2008

Report no. 4/08: This report reviews an extensive published literature covering a class of advanced combustion concepts for low emissions and high efficiency in internal combustion engines. For diesel engines, these combustion concepts are generically called...

Guidelines for blending and handling motor gasoline containing up to 10% v/v ethanol

Apr 21, 2008

Report no. 3/08: This report provides guidance on handling and blending ethanol at up to 10% v/v concentrations in motor gasoline. The major challenges associated with ethanol containing gasolines are discussed as they relate to the conformity of the finished fuel to...

Impact on the EU of SOx, NOx and primary PM2.5 emissions from shipping in the Mediterranean Sea: Summary of the findings of the Euro Delta Project

Feb 13, 2008

Report no. 1/08: This report discusses the outcome of modelling scenarios comparing the impact of emissions from ships in different areas of the Mediterranean with those from land-based emissions. The modelling uses the results of a recent emission inventory for the...