Bosch: driving cleaner emissions with Denoxtronic
Vehicle technology provider Bosch has outlined the workings of its Denoxtronic exhaust-gas treatment system, and the advantages of its associated aftermarket service programme.
“Since the manufacture of the first diesel truck in 1924, and the first diesel car in 1936, Bosch has been one of the world’s leading providers of diesel technology,” said the company.
“Denoxtronic – the exhaust-gas treatment and dosing system that is being used in the majority of diesel vehicles – has great significance, and thus potential, for workshops. The system injects an aqueous urea solution (AdBlue) into the exhaust stream and, in combination with the SCR catalytic converter, converts harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) into water and nitrogen.
“A large number of trucks, construction vehicles and agricultural vehicles, as well as stationary systems (generators) are equipped with Denoxtronic. Numerous vehicles already have high mileages. This also increases the demand for services and cost-effective system repairs. To cater to the needs of this diverse market, Bosch has developed a service programme for its aftermarket.”
The Denoxtronic field maintenance process is simple and logical, says Bosch: testing of the components according to manufacturers’ specifications, replacement of defective parts and final testing to verify functionality.
“Bosch provides everything from a single source: equipment, tools and the software that are required for efficient and time-saving service,” said the company.
“Regardless of whether it is the replacement of defective modules or comprehensive repairs that are needed – every workshop can carry out comprehensive diagnostics and replacements of the Denoxtronic components.
“Due to the increasingly strict emissions standards, Denoxtronic systems will continue to be an important part of exhaust-gas treatment in the future.”
According to Bosch, approximately 12 million Denoxtronic systems are built in to commercial vehicles as well as construction and agricultural vehicles around the world.
