International Diesel Retrofit Advisory Committee (IDRAC)

This page last reviewed May 29, 2008

Mission Statement

To advise ARB staff on the technical issues associated with the retrofit of diesel PM controls on stationary, portable, and agricultural diesel engines.

Workgroup Objectives

To provide technical information regarding the diesel PM controls for stationary and portable engines, including agricultural engines.
To assist in developing specific demonstration projects for diesel-fueled stationary and portable engines that have not been successfully retrofitted.
To encourage catalyst-based diesel particulate filter manufacturers to participate in the verification and demonstration projects.
To assist in identifying unusual vehicle and/or engine operating modes that would present a technical challenge to catalyst-based diesel particulate filters effectiveness and durability.
To openly share test data from all demonstration programs, as well as, all non proprietary technical data.
To identify costs for retrofit devices.
To enhance communication between manufacturers of retrofit devices, engine and equipment manufacturers, and end-users regarding technical concerns and solutions.
To perform an advisory role in providing technical information regarding diesel PM controls.

Workgroup Meeting Summaries

February 5-6, 2001

California's Diesel Risk Reduction Plan
International Diesel Retrofit Advisory Committee