Bharat Stage 6 (BS VI)- Emission Norms and Control Strategies

Explore the stringent Bharat Stage 6 (BS VI) emission norms with our focused course on Emission Norms and Control Strategies. This program provides a deep dive into the BS VI standards, which significantly reduce vehicular emissions in India. Participants will learn about the technological advancements and control strategies required to meet these norms, including advancements in fuel formulations, engine design modifications, exhaust after-treatment systems, and real-time emission monitoring. The course is designed for automotive engineers, environmental consultants, and policymakers aiming to understand and implement effective emission control strategies in line with global best practices.

Course Overview

The story of vehicle emission controls began in India when mass emission norms were enforced for the first time for petrol vehicles in 1991 and for diesel vehicles in 1992. Emission norms were further tightened in 1996 with the compulsory fitment of catalytic converters in petrol cars. Bharat Stage emission norms (equivalent to Euro norms for four-wheeled vehicles) were first introduced in 2000. These norms specify the maximum permissible emission limit for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), nitrous oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM).

While the application of a stricter emission norm may sound good, especially amidst the mounting concerns over the ever-rising pollution levels in the country, there’s a lot more to it than just that. Firstly, it takes years for automakers to develop a new kind of engine or to tweak around with the current ones used in their vehicles. Once the research and development are over, the task of setting up full-scale production comes up. All of this comes at a cost that eventually makes the vehicle more expensive for the end customer of the product and that can be a cause of concern for automakers given how price-sensitive the Indian market is.

What you’ll learn – Syllabus

A better understanding of different emission norms.
Deep know-hows about European and Bharat Stage Norms.
How pollutants are generated and what are the corrective measures to be taken.
Thorough knowledge of all the technological shifts which are implemented by automotive giants.
Understanding consumer mindsets and what are the brighter and darker sides of BS 6 norms.

Introduction