Modine Receives Caterpiller EGR Program
18 September 2000
Modine Receives Caterpiller EGR Program
RACINE, Wis.--Sept. 18, 2000--Modine Manufacturing Company has been chosen as a supplier for engine exhaust-gas-recirculation (EGR) coolers for Caterpillar, Inc.Exhaust-gas-recirculation is a technique used to reduce diesel engine emissions, primarily nitrous oxide (NOx), and is one of the solutions being implemented by diesel-engine manufacturers to meet emissions standards going into effect in October 2002. In an EGR system, a portion of the exhaust gas is picked up from the exhaust manifold and sent back, or recirculated, to the intake manifold to be reburned in the engine. When exhaust gases are cooled and mixed with a fresh-air/fuel mixture, the process lowers the temperature of combustion and helps reduce the formation of NOx and particulate matter in the exhaust.
Modine's first EGR cooler deliveries, from its Joplin, Mo., facility, are scheduled for 2001. The EGR coolers will be installed on Caterpillar engines for the on-highway vehicle market. Caterpillar will offer EGRs on several different engines.
Modine is working closely with several customers on EGR cooling applications. "Modine has employed significant technological resources in both North America and Europe to develop leading-edge EGR cooler technology," said Tony DeVuono, vice president, Technical Services. "As a result of our development activity, Modine's engine partners can comply with new emission regulations with the best, cost-effective solution for the industry. As the market evolves, Modine will continue to develop state-of-the-art product technology to meet those changing market needs."
Modine is a world leader at solving heating and cooling problems in vehicles, buildings, and off-highway and industrial equipment. Modine has annual sales of more the $1 billion and has 8,300 employees worldwide. Modine can be found on the Internet at www.modine.com.