Newport Convertible Engineering emissions service capabilities include exhaust and evaporative emissions testing within our 24,000 square foot emissions laboratory.
The laboratory which is located in Building C on the grounds of Newport Convertible Engineering (the Center) Research Park. The Laboratory provides engine- and chassis dynamometer-based exhaust emissions and fuel economy testing, hydrocarbon speciation, and particulate measurement to any SAE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Air Resource Board (CARB), or other industry standard.
Experience
- Gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel engines and vehicles
- Light-duty vehicle, motorcycle and all-terrain vehicles
- Lawn and garden utility to heavy duty diesel engine stand testing
- Exhaust and evaporative emissions certification: EPA, Air Resources Board (ARB) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
- Fuel, additive , lubricant and aftermarket parts validation
- Intake valve and port fuel injector deposit testing
- Fuel blending, storage, and dispensing
- Fuel and lubricant analysis
- Fuel system component durability and fuel compatibility testing
Capabilities
- Analytical and fuel analysis laboratories
- Fuel and Emission Hydrocarbon (HC) Speciation via Liquid Chromatograph (LC) and Gas Chromatograph (GC) Analysis
- Fuel Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) – American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) D1591 Gasoline and Diesel Distillation Curve – ASTM D86
- Fuel Sulfur Concentration ASTM D5453
- Fuel Gum Test – ASTM B381
- Mileage Accumulation: 15-minute driving, 45-minute hot soak cycles = 335 miles/day
- Periodic injector flow restriction measurement
- Intake Valve Deposit (IVD) testing
- CARB BMW 10,000-mile intake valve test = 900 miles a day
- Road load coastdowns
- All U.S. chassis emissions testing and most European and Japanese chassis emissions testing can be conducted at the Emissions Lab