Current Projects
Projects are focused on building long-term understanding and filling in gaps in the scientific body of knowledge that informs emissions reduction strategies.
Methane Emissions from Combustion Slip in Compression Engines
Research Team:
Colorado State University
Energy Institute
Principle Investigator: Dr. Tim Vaughn
Research Objective: This project will examine factors and events that result in the elevated release of unburned methane in exhaust (known as “combustion slip”) from lean-burn natural gas-fueled compression engines. Exhaust emissions measurements from active engines in the field will be collected using continuous monitoring technology and analyzed with operational and maintenance parametric data to identify opportunities for reducing combustion slip above baseline performance.