National Marine Manufacturers Association

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CATALYZED MARINE ENGINE SALTWATER DURABILITY
Southwest Research InstituteTM
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• National Marine Manufacturers Association
• Miami, Florida
• February 2006
• James N. Carroll
• Southwest Research Institute

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Saltwater Engine/Boat Testing SwRI Joint
Project for EPA and CARB

• Objectives
• Determine the effects of long term operation on
  catalyst efficiency for three vessels on
  saltwater
• Demonstrate the feasibility of monitoring the
  catalyst system for proper operation

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Participants

• National Marine Manufacturers Association
  providing boats and engines
• Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association
  supplying catalysts and emission control support
• United States Coast Guard funding on-water
  operations
• Texas Parks Wildlife conducting on-water
  operations

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Boats
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Malibu Engine Exhaust
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Malibu 5.7L Right Converter Inlet
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Malibu 5.7L Right Converter Outlet
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Malibu 5.7L Left Converter Leaks
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Malibu 5.7L Converter Leaks
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Malibu 5.7L Converter Leaks
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Malibu 5.7L Converter Leaks
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SeaRay Engine In Cell
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SeaRay 5.7L Left Converter Inlet
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SeaRay 5.7L Left Converter Outlet
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Maxum Engine
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Catalyzed Marine Exhaust
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Mist Barrier
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Mist Barrier
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Mist Barrier
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QUESTIONS ?