Pescasen Nigeria Limited ...Emission Control Test
For Gasoline vehicles, the leading indicator of emissions performance is Carbon Monoxide (CO). Any vehicle emissions control programme should be based on a CO test and could be extended by additional analysis to Hydrocarbons (HC). For diesel vehicles the leading pollutant emitted is Particulate Matter (PM). Unfortunately, there is no simple and accurate method for the measurement of Particulate Matter directly in the exhaust. However, Carbon Monoxide is a good substitute because it is easier to measure in the exhaust. CO is also a good indicator of the maintenance condition of an engine. In fact, maintenance problems, which have a negative impact on CO levels, are also responsible for the increase in PM. We always recommend testing for Carbon Monoxide and Hydrocarbon emissions in the raw exhaust.
Reading for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Oxygen (O2) will also be taken to aid interpretation of the emission results. The aim of an emission control programme is to improve air quality and the attendant health benefits and to instill maintenance culture in our people. By this, you can say it has both public and private benefits. The public benefit is reducing air pollution and better well-being of the people. the private benefit is less fuel consumption because a well tuned vehicle typically burns less fuel ( 5% to 15%) and saves money.