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Natural gas – Vehicle fuel

Authors: Richard TILAGONE, Bertrand LECOINTE

Publication date: January 10, 2015, Review date: October 1, 2020 | Lire en français

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    8. Glossary – Definitions

    Biogas

    Raw gas resulting from the fermentation of organic waste, whose composition can vary widely.

    Biomethane

    Biogas purified to the minimum quality required for injection into the natural gas network.

    Close-Coupled

    The positioning of an aftertreatment system as close as possible to the engine to limit heat loss, rather than under the vehicle floor.

    OBD (On Board Diagnostic )

    On-board system (hardware and software) to monitor the correct operation of all processes involved in controlling exhaust pollutant emissions.

    Lean burn

    Combustion in which the mass quantity of air consumed is greater than the quantity corresponding to stoichiometry: in this case, we speak of...

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