Handheld AdBlue Concentration Testing

A new sensor has been developed for testing concentrations of urea in AdBlue, although the quality of AdBlue (consisting of 32% urea in deionised water) should be correct when leaving the production facility things can go wrong before it ends up in the vehicle tank, sometimes with disastrous results for the SCR.  This simple testing device would eliminate that and could potentially save firms thousands of pounds if levels were incorrect.

The Japanese manufactured digital refractometer measures the Urea concentration within 3 seconds and has a measuring range of 0.0~40.0% Urea and within ±0.2% accuracy.

The size of a small mobile phone the instrument is sturdy and water resistant (IP65), the simple operation makes it very suitable for use in the field.

The AdBlue refractometer is available from Commercial Fuel Solutions Ltd, more information on how the sensor can save your fleet money is available from www.adblueonline.co.uk

The Show must go on!

Despite eight of the major manufacturers pulling out of next year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, organisers have assured the show will go on and be a success.

Iveco, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Volvo, Scania, Isuzu and DAF have all announced that they will not be exhibiting at the show next year.  DAF trucks have also pulled out of the European Road Transport Show in Amsterdam next year.

London’s Low Emission Zone Catching On

The London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) began in February 2008 with phase one coming into effect, this was for standard Euro 3 for particulate matters, with lorries between 3.5 and 12 tonnes, buses and coaches having to comply.  Phase two is due to follow in October 2010 with larger vans and minibuses coming in under the same controls and from January 2012 Euro 4 for PM comes into effect.

With the scheme proving a success other local authorities are now considering following suit.  Norwich has already implemented a similar venture with buses and coaches however because of the success of London’s scheme they are considering extending it to trucks as well. 

Others areas looking into the possibility of introducing schemes are Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Cambridge, Leeds, Derby, Oxford, Bristol and Glasgow.

As the scheme potentially widens some people are voicing their concerns over the cost implications forced upon hauliers who have to buy costly retrofit devices to comply.  For more information visit www.lowemissionzones.eu where you can find which areas/cities are currently running such schemes and guides to having cleaner engines.

Yara increases storage capacity at their Sluiskil depot

In a move that will establish them more in the industry Yara have increased the storage capacity at their Dutch production plant from 5 million to 7 million litres. 

Air1 AdBlue is already known as the best brand available and is renowned for its quality, this increase in capacity will secure this position as the demand for AdBlue continues to grow.

Air1 Sales Manager (BeNeLux) Caroline de Jonge quotes:

“The market faced tremendous development over the last few years and nobody knew which position the product AdBlue would achieve.  SCR technology has been established as standard equipment in transport vehicles over the last 2 years and now it is difficult to imagine a transport sector without AdBlue.  As such, limited supply and availability has become extremely important.  The entire Air1 team from production through to sales has this in mind.”

“The takeover of Dureal and the price fluctuations on the market have been difficult over recent months.  With good support, communication, understanding and “goodwill” of our customers we succeeded in managing as a team.”

“I have full confidence in our motivated team to continue our good service and with the increase in storage capacity, we are well prepared for the further growth of the AdBlue market.”

AdBlue and SCR come of age

SCR technology which relies on Adblue to cleanse harmful exhaust gas emissions is now the clear system of choice for trucks and buses, according to leading AdBlue supplier GreenChem.

Speaking on the eve of the important IAA Commercial Vehicle Exhibition in Hanover today, GreenChem Founder and Managing Director Teun de Bruijn said: “In the face of dramatically increasing fuel prices, consumption tests at Euro 5 which demonstrate SCR’s superiority over the rival EGR system and Cummins’ decision to opt for SCR in the US market because of fuel consumption and cost concerns, mean that SCR is firmly established and here to stay”.

He added: “Now even the car makers are incorporating SCR into their future engine strategies because of the need to achieve lower emissions limits but not increase fuel consumption in the process”.

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