Anticipated New Research
- International Tampering Survey
- Cold Test (20 deg. F) Test - only with new facility
- After-market Parts Certification (e.g. C.A.R.B. certification) with
current facility
- I/M 240 Training Programs (if required by EPA)
- Field Evaluation Methods for Catalytic Converter
- Pressure/Purge test training for fuel evaporative system
- Measuring the effectiveness of I/M repairs
- Correlations of BAR 84/90, I/M 240, Remote Sensing
- Alternative fuels and emissions reductions
- Functional testing of emissions control systems
- OBD and HC/CO failures
- Effectiveness of manufacturer's specs at reducing tailpipe pollutants
as measured by FTP
- Methane and Oxygen response of I/M analyzers in use
- CFC - recycle refrigerants
- Safety and the automobile industry (asbestos in brakes, etc.)
- High Altitude Testing on alternative fuels, fuel additives and
after-market devices as states in the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments
- Interdisciplinary research with Engineering, Environmental Health,
Atmospheric Sciences, NREL, etc.
- Intercollegiate research with University of Denver, University of
Colorado, Colorado School of Mines
- Interagency research with Colorado Department of Health, Colorado
Department of Revenue
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