wc_tx003871gb_FM10.fm155Machines with Aftertreatment Exhaust System15 Machines with Aftertreatment Exhaust System15.1 How the Aftertreatment Exhaust System WorksBackground Many Wacker Neuson Generators with Tier 4 engines use an aftertreatmentexhaust system to reduce emissions. There are five main components to thesystem:■ Heat■ Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)DEF is a urea-based chemical reactant designed specifically for use in SCRsystems to reduce nitrogen oxides (NO x) emissions.■ Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systemAn SCR is a catalytic converter which houses a catalyst made of base metaloxides (such as titanium, vanadium, and tungsten oxides).■ Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)A DOC is a catalytic converter that oxides pollutants such as carbon monoxide,hydrocarbons, and organic diesel particulates.■ Decomposition Reactor Tube (DRT)A DRT is a tube between the DOC and the SCR into which the DEF isintroduced (dosed) into the exhaust stream.How it works ► The exhaust is first treated by the DOC.► Exhaust (NOx ) emissions flow through the DOC into the DRT.► DEF is injected into the DRT.The amount and frequency is controlled by the DEF supply module.► The DEF vaporizes and decomposes to form ammonia and carbon dioxide.Within the SCR catalyst, the NOx are catalytically reduced by the ammonia intowater and nitrogen. These are then released through the exhaust elbow.Interaction The system requires very little interaction by the operator. Items that requireattention are:■ DEF tank—refill as required■ DEF supply module filter—change every 4500 hours■ Manual regeneration—a manual regeneration of the system may be necessaryif the engine is unable to complete an automatic regeneration cycle.DEF TankDOC SCRDRTDEF SupplyModulewc_gr012291
