LAUNCH OF SCR ADBLUE ANTI-CONTAMINATION CAP

I am really pleased to be able to announce the launch of our AdBlue® anti-contamination cap.

Increasing government demands that the transport and logistics industry comply to lower emission targets has put pressure on transport companies to reduce their carbon footprint.

Besides the cost and hassle surrounding driver AdBlue® contamination, Transport Managers have to consider the effect this has on their company’s CO2 emissions.

Any company focusing on reducing fleet costs, improving driver efficiency and delivering on time every time will benefit from the AdBlue® Anti Contamination Cap.

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We are pleased to post some images of a recent artical in the Truck and Track magazine highlighting the problems with AdBlue® contamination and the solution: adblue cap

You can view the artical and the latest edition of the magazine online:  http://www.truckandtrack.com/

Adblue - Pollution, Safe Storage, advice for ERS

Safe storage and use of emission reduction

1. Introduction

Stricter exhaust emissions for commercial vehicles with diesel engines, (buses, trucks, HGVs and coaches) have been issued by the EU, (Euro 4 in Oct 2005 and Euro 5 in 2008). To meet these standards the automotive industry has adopted several technologies. One is

 

2. Storing and using ERS.

ERS are usually an aqueous solution of urea. If you store handle and use ERS according to manufacturers’ instructions and our guidelines, they pose minimal risk to operators and a limited risk to the environment. However, urea solution is very polluting to surface water and groundwater and has caused several serious pollution incidents from spills at farms where it was stored and used as a fluid fertiliser.

Because urea solution contains ammonia it’s corrosive to some metals, such as copper and its alloys. If tanks and pipework become corroded there is a higher risk of a spill that could cause pollution – which is against the law.

It’s important that ERS are stored in containers that are specifically designed and manufactured from materials that are suitable for use with urea. This also applies to all storage ancillary equipment, such as valves, dispensing nozzles and pipework.

Urea based ERS are soluble in water and should be kept out of surface water drainage systems discharging to the environment. They

will not be removed in an oil separator so it’s important to isolate drainage from your dispensing area from the surface water system to reduce the possibility of spills and drips causing pollution.

3. Reduce the risk of causing pollution

Tank manufacturers are now producing storage solutions specifically for ERS. Steel and plastic storage systems with integral secondary containment are available. Some companies may supply specialist Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) that are delivered full and then collected when empty. We recommend that you use storage and dispensing systems that are specifically designed for use with ERS.

You should make sure that:

1. Your container, pipework and dispensing equipment are suitable for use with urea.
2. You have secondary containment for the container and ancillary equipment.
3. The dispensing area drainage is isolated from surface water drains.
4. You have a trigger nozzle with an auto shutoff to dispense ERS. Make sure that the nozzle can’t be left in the open position.
5. You have appropriate emergency equipment to deal with large and small spills. For example, you could use proprietary spill kits, drain mats, pipe blockers, or permanent valves on drainage systems to provide containment.
6. You have an emergency plan and suitable training for dealing with spillages or other accidents. See Incident Response Planning: PPG 21 for guidance to help you write your plan and a template you can use.

Please note – currently there are no specific regulations that require you to use and store ERS according to this good practice guidance, but if we believe there is a significant environmental risk from your activities, we could use our enforcement powers to make you do so.

4. Need more information?

Contact your local office on 08708 506 506, or email enquiries@environmment-agency.gov.uk.

For general pollution prevention advice see Pollution Prevention Pays.

Pollution Prevention Guidelines (PPGs) are available free from our offices or our Website www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ppg

5. Other useful references:

The government on-line business advice and support service:

1. For England – Business Link www.businesslink.gov.uk
   
2. For Wales - FS4B www.fs4b.wales.gov.uk

ERS are stored at refuelling sites and are becoming a common feature at filling stations for commercial diesel vehicles and private depots. Vehicles will have an ERS tank, from which the solution is injected into the engine exhaust stream immediately after the combustion chamber. ERS consumption is between 4 and 6% of the diesel consumption.

Selective Catalytic Reduction, where harmful exhaust gases are converted to nitrogen and water by catalytic conversion. AdBlue is a trade name for an emission reduction solution used for this process.

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AdBlue - Urea Solution / SCR CAT

 

Q and A's

1. What is AdBlue?Adblue is a very pure grade of urea that has to meet the automotive DIN 70070 specification which is being converted to an ISO standard.

2. What is the shelf life of AdBlue?As long as the stipulated storage conditions are observed, AdBlue has a shelf life of 12 months. However, if you still have some AdBlue after 12 months you don't need to dispose of it - you can have it analysed to check is still conforms to the AdBlue specification.

3. What happens if I don't put AdBlue in my vehicle?There will be no change in performance of early vehicles although the vehicle will be operating illegally and enforcement authorities such as VOSA have said they'll treat non-compliance seriously. However, in time vehicle's will be fitted with OBD that will reduce the power of the vehicles if they are run without AdBlue.

4. Will AdBlue be subject to tax or duty?Apart from VAT, no. It is understood there are no plans to introduce any duty.

5. Where can I buy AdBlue?As well as Volvo dealers, AdBlue will become available on some forecourts and truckstops. Bulk and IBC solutions are also easily installed at transport home depots/ yards to compliment existing fuel installations.

6. In what form can I buy AdBlue?AdBlue can be bought in packages of 10 litre canisters and 1000 litre IBC's (Intermediate Bulk Container's) as well as in bulk supplied by road tanker.

7. It is hazardous or dangerous?AdBlue is safe therefore not explosive, flammable or toxic and is not subject to any hazardous products regulations such as ADR. Storage installations do need to be bunded however to protect water courses from potential AdBlue ingress due to perhaps a tank failure. AdBlue doesn't directly pollute but can promote the growth of algae which can in turn take away oxygen for other marine life.

8. Do existing vehicles (such as Euro III) need changing or modifying? No, it only affects new vehicles although in certain cases some buses may have retrofit systems. This is due to their age and certain local air quality initiatives.

9. Is AdBlue; blue?No, it is a clear liquid very similar in appearance to water.

10. What is Air1?Air1 is a unique concept developed by Yara to ensure you a secured supply of the high-quality AdBlue needed in your SCR system. Yara has formed a partnership with Europe's largest distributor, Brenntag, to ensure the supply of AdBlue through the Air1 concept all accross Europe.

11. How much AdBlue will I need?It is expected that the average AdBlue consumption will be about 5% by volume of diesel consumption for Euro IV and about 6% for Euro V.

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