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Division 7.8.3.1 Performing an NRTC test

United Kingdom

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Pre-test procedures according to point 7.3.1 shall be performed, including pre-conditioning, cool-down and analyzer calibration.

Testing shall be started as follows:

  • The test sequence shall commence immediately after the engine has started from cooled down condition specified in point 7.3.1.2 in case of the cold-start NRTC or from hot soak condition in case of the hot-start NRTC. The sequence in point 7.4.2.1 shall be followed.

  • Data logging, sampling of exhaust gas and integrating measured values shall be initiated simultaneously at the start of the engine. The test cycle shall be initiated when the engine starts and shall be executed according to the schedule of Appendix 3 of Annex XVII.

  • At the end of the cycle, sampling shall be continued, operating all systems to allow system response time to elapse. Then all sampling and recording shall be stopped, including the recording of background samples. Finally, any integrating devices shall be stopped and the end of the test cycle shall be indicated in the recorded data.

Post-test procedures according to point 7.3.2 shall be performed.