THE CHALLENGE

Nations relying on high-output generators face strict emissions regulations and rising fuel costs. CSU's Engines Lab tested a Caterpilliar 3512 diesel generator at 1000w load to determine whether CN1 could improve performance and cut pollutants-without engine modification

THE RESULTS

Following a 70-hour conditioning run, the CN1-treated fuel was evaluated. Emissions and fuel consumption were measured across five load points using calibrated 5-gas analyzers, FTIR spectroscopy, and particulate dilution tunnel systems at Colorado State University’s Engines and Energy Conversion Lab.

The CN1 catalyst delivered:

• 10.5% lower fuel consumption

• 34.8% reduction in particulate matter (PM)

• 15% reduction in carbon monoxide (CO)

• 8% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx)

All results were independently validated and required no engine modifications;
demonstrating that CN1 improves combustion efficiency while reducing emissions in real-world, high-load diesel applications.

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