[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 31]
[Revised as of July 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR1048.505]

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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 1048_CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW, LARGE NONROAD 
SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES--Table of Contents
 
                        Subpart F_Test Procedures
 
Sec.  1048.505  How do I test engines using steady-state duty cycles, 
including ramped-modal testing?

    This section describes how to test engines under steady-state 
conditions. In some cases, we allow you to choose the appropriate 
steady-state duty cycle for an engine. In these cases, you must use the 
duty cycle you select in your application for certification for all 
testing you perform for that engine family. If we test your engines to 
confirm that they meet emission standards, we will use the duty cycles 
you select for your own testing. We may also perform other testing as 
allowed by the Clean Air Act.
    (a) You may perform steady-state testing with either discrete-mode 
or ramped-modal cycles, as follows:
    (1) For discrete-mode testing, sample emissions separately for each 
mode, then calculate an average emission level for the whole cycle using 
the weighting factors specified for each mode. Calculate cycle 
statistics for the sequence of modes and compare with the specified 
values in 40 CFR 1065.514 to confirm that the test is valid. Operate the 
engine and sampling system as follows:
    (i) Engines with lean NOX aftertreatment. For lean-burn engines that 
depend on aftertreatment to meet the NOX emission standard, 
operate the engine for 5-6 minutes, then sample emissions for 1-3 
minutes in each mode.
    (ii) Engines without lean NOX aftertreatment. For other engines, 
operate the engine for at least 5 minutes, then sample emissions for at 
least 1 minute in each mode. Calculate cycle statistics for the sequence 
of modes and compare with the specified values in 40 CFR part 1065 to 
confirm that the test is valid.
    (2) For ramped-modal testing, start sampling at the beginning of the 
first mode and continue sampling until the end of the last mode. 
Calculate emissions and cycle statistics the same as for transient 
testing.
    (b) Measure emissions by testing the engine on a dynamometer with 
one or more of the following sets of duty cycles to determine whether it 
meets the steady-state emission standards in Sec.  1048.101(b):
    (1) For engines from an engine family that will be used only in 
variable-speed applications, use one of the following duty cycles:
    (i) The following duty cycle applies for discrete-mode testing:

                                           Table 1 of Sec.  1048.505
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                                                                                   Minimum  time
                   C2 Mode No.                     Engine speed      Observed         in mode        Weighting
                                                        \1\         torque \2\       (minutes)        factors
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1...............................................    Maximum test              25             3.0            0.06
                                                           speed
2...............................................    Intermediate             100             3.0            0.02
                                                      test speed
3...............................................    Intermediate              75             3.0            0.05
                                                      test speed
4...............................................    Intermediate              50             3.0            0.32
                                                      test speed
5...............................................    Intermediate              25             3.0            0.30
                                                      test speed

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6...............................................    Intermediate              10             3.0            0.10
                                                      test speed
7...............................................            Idle               0             3.0            0.15
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\1\ Speed terms are defined in 40 CFR part 1065.
\2\ The percent torque is relative to the maximum torque at the given engine speed.

    (ii) The following duty cycle applies for ramped-modal testing:

                                           Table 2 of Sec.  1048.505
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                                       Time in mode
              RMC mode                   (seconds)       Engine speed \1,2\         Torque  (percent) \2,3\
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1a Steady-state.....................             119  Warm Idle..............  0
1b Transition.......................              20  Linear Transition......  Linear Transition.
2a Steady-state.....................              29  Intermediate Speed.....  100
2b Transition.......................              20  Intermediate Speed.....  Linear Transition.
3a Steady-state.....................             150  Intermediate Speed.....  10
3b Transition.......................              20  Intermediate Speed.....  Linear Transition.
4a Steady-state.....................              80  Intermediate Speed.....  75
4b Transition.......................              20  Intermediate Speed.....  Linear Transition.
5a Steady-state.....................             513  Intermediate Speed.....  25
5b Transition.......................              20  Intermediate Speed.....  Linear Transition.
6a Steady-state.....................             549  Intermediate Speed.....  50
5b Transition.......................              20  Linear Transition......  Linear Transition.
6a Steady-state.....................              96  Maximum test speed.....  25
6b Transition.......................              20  Linear Transition......  Linear Transition.
7 Steady-state......................             124  Warm Idle..............  0
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\1\ Speed terms are defined in 40 CFR part 1065.
\2\ Advance from one mode to the next within a 20-second transition phase. During the transition phase, command
  a linear progression from the torque setting of the current mode to the torque setting of the next mode.
\3\ The percent torque is relative to maximum torque at the commanded engine speed.

    (2) For engines from an engine family that will be used only at a 
single, rated speed, use one of the following duty cycles:
    (i) The following duty cycle applies for discrete-mode testing:

                                           Table 3 of Sec.  1048.505
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                                                                                   Minimum time
            D2 mode No.                      Engine speed           Torque \1\        in mode        Weighting
                                                                                     (minutes)        factors
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1..................................  Maximum test...............             100             3.0            0.05
2..................................  Maximum test...............              75             3.0            0.25
3..................................  Maximum test...............              50             3.0            0.30
4..................................  Maximum test...............              25             3.0            0.30
5..................................  Maximum test...............              10             3.0            0.10
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\1\ The percent torque is relative to the maximum torque at maximum test speed.

    (ii) The following duty cycle applies for ramped-modal testing:

                                           Table 4 of Sec.  1048.505
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                                       Time in mode
              RMC mode                   (seconds)          Engine speed            Torque  (percent) \1,2\
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1a Steady-state.....................              53  Engine Governed........  100
1b Transition.......................              20  Engine Governed........  Linear transition.

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2a Steady-state.....................             101  Engine Governed........  10
2b Transition.......................              20  Engine Governed........  Linear transition.
3a Steady-state.....................             277  Engine Governed........  75
3b Transition.......................              20  Engine Governed........  Linear transition.
4a Steady-state.....................             339  Engine Governed........  25
4b Transition.......................              20  Engine Governed........  Linear transition.
5 Steady-state......................             350  Engine Governed........  50
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\1\ The percent torque is relative to maximum test torque.
\2\ Advance from one mode to the next within a 20-second transition phase. During the transition phase, command
  a linear progression from the torque setting of the current mode to the torque setting of the next mode.

    (3) Use a duty cycle from both paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this 
section if you will not restrict an engine family to constant-speed or 
variable-speed applications.
    (4) Use a duty cycle specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section 
for all severe-duty engines.
    (5) For high-load engines, use one of the following duty cycles:
    (i) The following duty cycle applies for discrete-mode testing:

                                           Table 5 of Sec.  1048.505
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                                                                                   Minimum time
            D1 mode No.                      Engine speed           Torque \1\        in mode        Weighting
                                                                                     (minutes)        factors
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1..................................  Maximum test...............             100             3.0            0.50
2..................................  Maximum test...............              75             3.0            0.50
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\1\ The percent torque is relative to the maximum torque at maximum test speed.

    (ii) The following duty cycle applies for discrete-mode testing:

                                           Table 6 of Sec.  1048.505
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                                       Time in mode
              RMC modes                  (seconds)    Engine speed  (percent)       Torque  (percent) \1,2\
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1a Steady-state.....................             290  Engine Governed........  100
1b Transition.......................              20  Engine Governed........  Linear Transition.
2 Steady-state......................             290  Engine Governed........  75
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\1\ The percent torque is relative to maximum test torque.
\2\ Advance from one mode to the next within a 20-second transition phase. During the transition phase, command
  a linear progression from the torque setting of the current mode to the torque setting of the next mode.

    (c) If we test an engine to confirm that it meets the duty-cycle 
emission standards, we will use the steady-state duty cycles that apply 
for that engine family.
    (d) During idle mode, operate the engine with the following 
parameters:
    (1) Hold the speed within your specifications.
    (2) Set the engine to operate at its minimum fueling rate.
    (3) Keep engine torque under 5 percent of maximum test torque.
    (e) For full-load operating modes, operate the engine at wide-open 
throttle.
    (f) See 40 CFR part 1065 for detailed specifications of tolerances 
and calculations.
    (g) For those cases where transient testing is not necessary, 
perform the steady-state test according to this section after an 
appropriate warm-up period, consistent with 40 CFR part 1065, subpart F.

[70 FR 40476, July 13, 2005]

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