Delivering Industry Leading Diesel Exhaust Fluid Solutions
RelaDyne is ready to supply our customers with industry leading DEF solutions throughout the Midwest and Gulf Coast Regions. RelaDyne's world class manufacturing partners provide our DEF customers with the highest standard in diesel exhaust fluid supply and service in the industry today.
When you choose RelaDyne DEF, you get an entire DEF solution that goes beyond product. RelaDyne backs up the world's leading DEF product with service, equipment, and reliability second to none.
Understanding DEF
The market for DEF is being created due to the new emission requirements promulgated by the EPA to meet the most recent Clean Air Act specifications. As depicted below, the progressive reduction in diesel emissions has driven tremendous changes in engine requirements over the past 15 years. These efforts have been focused on reducing particulates, sulphur, and NOX emissions. DEF is focused on meeting the 2010 requirement for NOX emissions reductions.
The specific approach used to reduce NOX emissions requiring DEF is referred to as SCR or Selective Catalytic Reduction. SCR uses a chemical called Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF / Urea) and a SCR catalytic converter to significantly reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in diesel engines. SCR has been selected by all but one major engine manufacturer (International being the exception) as their method to meet the 2010 specification.
Diagram 1: (A) Particulate matter trapped in aftertreatment device. NOx continues to flow downstream. (B) DEF injected into the exhaust stream. (C) DEF mixes with NOx. (D) NH3 and NOx react in the catalyst to form nitrogen and water. (E) Nitrogen and water vapor enter the environment.
Engine manufacturers chose SCR over competing technologies due to the fuel economy benefits of SCR as compared with other options. SCR is expected to improve overall fuel economy by approximately 5%.
In summary DEF is:
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) or Urea
- 32.5% Aqueous Urea Solution (ammonia) in demineralized water
- DEF consumption approximately 2% of fuel consumption
- DEF is a non-toxic, non-polluting and non-flammable substance.
- May have slightly pungent odor similar to ammonia.
- YES - DEF Does Freeze at 11 degrees F, and may need to be stored inside or in heated storage units
- SCR system is designed to provide heating for the DEF tank and supply lines.
- If DEF freezes, it can be thawed and used.
- DEF is not damaged or destroyed because it is frozen.
- SCR System will add ~200 lbs to each truck
- Maintenance, performance, drivability & durability the same as today