The effect of on-board reformate on PM with different nature has been characterized for GDI engines.
A study categorizing the reformate effects on PM and gaseous emissions has been carried out.
Fuel economy and CO2 emissions have been reduced in 5–6% with a prototype on-board reformer.
It has been proven that the reformer does not act as an extra-source of PM production.
A longer residence time in the three way catalyst is required to oxidize PM.