design & construction 

The research activities of LAT have been published in more than 150 papers in international journals and Congresses. In the last 5 years, an average of 7 research works are published in international scientific journals, and 5 papers are presented in international congresses annually.

 

Emissions characterization & control

Publications in peer reviewed journals

Pattas, K., N. Kyriakis and Z. Samaras, "A New Approach to the Oxidizing Behaviour of a Porous Ceramic Diesel Particulate Trap", SAE Transactions, Section 1, Vol. 94, pp.1.90-1.97, 1985. Also in Diesel Particulate Emissions: Measurement Techniques, Fuel Effects and Control Technology, SAE PT-42, J.H.Johnson, T.M. Baines and J.C. Clerc (eds.), pp.335-342, ISBN 1-56091-304-5, Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, USA, 1992.

Pattas, K., N. Patsatzis, C. Michalopoulou, A. Stamatellos, P. Kikidis, Z. Samaras and H. Sowul, "Ceramic Trap Regeneration Rate Control through By-pass Technique", SAE Transactions, Journal of Passenger Cars, Section 4, Vol. 97, pp.4.1-4.8, 1988.

Pattas, K., Z. Samaras, N. Patsatzis, C. Michalopoulou, A. Stamatellos, O. Zogou and M. Barkis, "On-Road Experience with Trap Oxidiser Systems Installed on Urban Buses", SAE Transactions, Journal of Commercial Vehicles, Section 2, Vol. 99, pp.20-32, 1990.

Pattas, K., N. Kyriakis and Z. Samaras, "Actual Emissions of Vehicles of the N1 Category", The Science of the Total Environment, 146/147, pp.191-199, 1994.

Lemaire J. and Z. Samaras "Le cerium contribue a limiter la presence de particules dans les gaz rejetes par les moteurs diesel", La Technique Moderne, No 5-6, pp.9-16, 1995.

Samaras Z., "Inspection and maintenance to reduce emissions of in-use cars - an overview in the European context", International Journal of Vehicle Design, Vol. 18, Nos. 3/4 (Special Issue), pp.263-279, 1997.

Koltsakis, G.C., Konstantinidis, P.A. and A.M. Stamatelos: Development and Application Range of Mathematical Models for Automotive 3-Way Catalytic Converters, Applied Catalysis Â: Environmental, Vol.12, Issue 2-3, pp. 161-191, (1997)

Konstantinidis, P.A., Koltsakis, G.C. and A.M. Stamatelos: Computer-aided Assessment and Optimization of Catalyst Fast Light-off Techniques. Proc. Instn. Mech. Engrs.,Vol.211, Part D (Journal of Automobile Engineering), pp.21-37.

Konstantinidis, P.A., Koltsakis, G.C. and A.M. Stamatelos: Transient Heat Transfer Modelling in Automotive Exhaust Systems Proc. Inst. Mech. Engrs., Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol.211 Part C, pp. 1-15, C11395 IMechE 1997.

Koltsakis, G.C. and A.M. Stamatelos: Catalytic Automotive Exhaust Aftertreatment. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, Vol.23, pp. 1-39 (1997).

Koltsakis, G.C. and A.M. Stamatelos: Konzept zur Katalysator-ueberpruefung durch Reaktionswaermeentwicklung. MotorTechnische Zeitschrift, MTZ 57 (1997), 3 (Marz 1997), S.178-184

Koltsakis G. C.: Warm-up Behavior of Monolithic Reactors Under Non-Reacting Conditions. Chemical Engineering Science, Vol.52, No. 17, pp. 2891-2899, 1997.

Konstantinidis, P.A., Koltsakis, G.C. and A.M. Stamatelos: The Role of CAE in the Design Optimization of Automotive Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems. Proc. Inst. Mech. Engrs.,Part D, Journal of Automobile Engineering, Vol. 212 (1998), pp. 169-186.

Koltsakis, G.C., Kandylas, I.P. and A.M. Stamatelos: Three-Way Catalytic Converter Modeling and Applications. Chemical Engineering Communications, 1998, Vol.164, pp.153-189.

Pattas, K., N. Kyriakis, Z. Samaras, T. Manikas, A. Michailidis, W. Mustel and P. Rouveirolles "The Behaviour of Metal DPFs at Low Temperatures in Conjunction with a Cerium Based Additive", SAE Transactions, Journal of Engines, pp. 781-789, 1998.

Pattas K., N. Kyriakis, Z. Samaras, Th. Manikas, P. Pistikopoulos, W. Mustel and P. Rouveirolles "Parametric Study for a Ceramic Diesel Particulate Trap Application on a Light Duty Truck", Int. J. of Vehicle Design, Vol.20, Nos 1-4 (Special Issue), pp.219-230, 1998.

Samaras Z., T. Manikas, P. Pistikopoulos, Th. Zachariadis and K. Pattas (1998) "Replacement Catalysts for In-Use Cars", Int. J. of Vehicle Design, Vol.20, Nos 1-4 (Special Issue), pp.253-262.

Samaras Z., T. Zachariadis, R.Joumard, I. Vernet, D. Hassel, F.-J. Weber and R. Rijkeboer (1998) "Alternative short tests for Inspection & Maintenance of in-use cars with respect to their emissions performance", Int. J. of Vehicle Design, Vol.20, Nos 1-4 (Special Issue) , pp.292-303.

Koltsakis, G.C. and A.M. Stamatelos: Modes of Catalytic Regeneration in Diesel Particulate Filters. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 36 (10) pp.4155-4165 (1997).

Stamatelos, A.M.; Koltsakis, G.C. and I.P. Kandylas: Computergestuetzter Entwurf von Abgasnachbehandlungsystemen. Teil I. Ottomotor. Motortechnische Zeitschrift, MTZ 60 (1999), 2 (Februar 1999), S. 116-124

Stamatelos, A.M.; Koltsakis, G.C. and I.P. Kandylas: Computergestuetzter Entwurf von Abgasnachbehandlungsystemen. Teil ÉI: Dieselmotor. Motortechnische Zeitschrift , MTZ 60 (1999), 3 (Marz 1999), S. 194-204

Koltsakis G.C, Stamatelos A. M.: Dynamic Behavior Issues in Three-Way Catalyst Modeling. AIChE Journal, Vol. 45, No.3, March 1999.

Kandylas, I., G.C. Koltsakis and A.M. Stamatelos: Mathematical Modelling of Precious Metals Catalytic Converters for Diesel NOx Reduction. Proc. Inst. Mech. Engrs.,Part D, Journal of Automotive Engineering, Vol. 213 (1999), pp. 279-292.

Stamatelos A.M., Koltsakis G.C., Kandylas I.P., Pontikakis G.N. : Computer Aided Design of Diesel Aftertreatment Systems. Proceedings of the Insitution of Mechanical Engineers, Journal of Automobile Engineering, Vol. 213, pp. 545-560, 1999

Koltsakis, G.C. and A.M. Stamatelos: Modelling Dynamic Phenomena in 3-Way Catalytic Converters. Chemical Engineering Science 54 (1999) 4567-4578

Pontikakis G. N., Koltsakis G.C., Stamatelos A. M.: 'A Mathematical Model for the Dynamic Particulate Filtration in Diesel Foam Filters'. Particulate Science and Technology: An International Journal, Volume 17, Issue 3 pp. 179-200, Jul-Sep 1999.

Samaras Z. (1999) "Emissions Reductions via Improvements in Engines and Fuels: The Tehran Case", Journal of Urban Technology, Volume 6, Number 1, pp.63-87.

Koltsakis G. C., Stamatelos A. M.: Thermal Response of Automotive Hydrocarbon Adsorber Systems. ASME Journal of Gas Turbines & Power, Vol. 122, January 2000, pp.112-118.

Ntziachristos L., Z. Samaras, P. Pistikopoulos and N. Kyriakis "Statistical Analysis of Diesel Fuel Effects on Particle Number and Mass Emissions", Environmental Science and Technology, 34, pp. 5106-5114, 2000.

Ntziachristos L. and Z. Samaras "Sampling Conditions Effects on Real Time Particulate Measurements from a Light Duty Vehicle", SAE paper 2000-01-2049, 2000 SAE Transactions, 2000.

Pattas K., Æ. Samaras, Í. Kyriakis, Ô. Manikas, P. Pistikopoulos, T. Seguelong and P. Rouveirolles "Comparative Assessment of DPFs of Different Materials: A Case Study on a Euro I Light Duty Truck" SAE paper 2001-01-1287, 2001 SAE Transactions, 2001.

Pontikakis G. N., Koltsakis G.C., Stamatelos A. M.: 'Dynamic Filtration Modeling in Foam Filters for Diesel Exhaust'. Chemical Engineering Communications, 2001, Vol. 188, pp. 21-46.

Zachariadis T. and Samaras Z. "Validation of Road Transport Statistics through Energy Efficiency Calculations", Energy 26 (2001) 467-491.

Samaras Z. and I. Kitsopanidis "Methodology and Results of the Evaluation of Alternative Short Tests Applied in Inspection and Maintenance Programmes", Transportation Research Part D, 6/2, pp. 111-122, 2001.

Samaras Z., T. Zachariadis, R. Joumard, D. Hassel, F.-J. Weber and R. Rijkeboer "An Outline of the 1994-1998 European Inspection and Maintenance Study - Part I: Design, tests and results of experimental methods", J. Air & Waste Manage. Assoc. 51:913-938, 2001.

Pattas K., Z. Samaras, N. Kyriakis, P. Pistikopoulos, T. Manikas and T. Seguelong "An experimental study of catalytic oxidation of particulates in a Diesel filter installed on a direct injection turbo-charged car", Topics in Catalysis, Vols. 16/17, 255-262, 2001.

Kyriakis N., T. Manikas, P. Pistikopoulos, E. Vouitsis, L. Ntziachristos and Z. Samaras "Effects of Low Aromatics and Low Sulphur Diesel Fuels on Particulate Emissions", Int. J. of Vehicle Design, Vol. 27, Nos. 1-4, pp.31-43, 2001.

Tsinoglou D., Koltsakis G. C., Peyton Jones J.: "Oxygen Storage Modeling in 3-Way Catalysts". Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 41, Issue 5, 2002, pp. 1152-1165.

Kandylas I.P., Koltsakis G. C.: "NO2 Assisted Regeneration of Diesel Particulate Filters: A Modeling Study ". Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Volume 41, Issue 9 (April 24, 2002).

Tsinoglou D., Koltsakis G. C.: "Potential of thermal methods for catalyst on-board diagnosis" Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, Vol. 216, No 7, p. 565 July 2002

Kandylas I.P., Koltsakis G. C.: "Simulation of Continuously Regenerating Diesel Particulate Filters in Transient Driving Cycles", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, Vol. 216, No 7, p. 591 July 2002.

Haralampous O., Koltsakis G. C.: "Intra-Layer Temperature Gradients During Regeneration Of Diesel Particulate Filters " Chemical Engineering Science, Volume 57, Issue 13, July 2002, Pages 2345-2355.

Kandylas I. P., Haralampous O. A., Koltsakis G. C: "Diesel Soot Oxidation with NO2: Engine Experiments and Simulations" Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 41, pp. 5372-5384, 2002.

Tsinoglou D., Koltsakis G. C.: "Effect of perturbations in the exhaust gas composition on 3-way catalyst light off ", Chemical Engineering Science, Vol. 58/1, pp. 179-192, 2003.

Tsinoglou D., Koltsakis G. C, Samaras Z.: "Evaluation of On-Board Diagnostic Methods for 3-Way Catalytic Converters", Environmental Science and Technology, 2002, 36, 5270-5278.

Haralampous O. A., Kandylas I. P., Koltsakis G. C, Samaras Z. C.: "Experimental Evaluation of Apparent Soot Oxidation Rates in Diesel Particulate Filters", International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2003, in print.

Tsinoglou D. N., Koltsakis G. C., Misirlis D., Yakinthos K.: "Modeling of Flow Distribution During Catalytic Converter Light-Off", International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2003, in print.

 

Publications in International Congresses

Pattas, K., N. Kyriakis, Z. Samaras and J. Aidarinis, "Comparative Measurement of the Efficiency of Catalytic After-Burning Devices on a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine", Proceedings of the 1984 SAE International Congress, Diesel Particulate Traps, P-140, pp.89-96, SAE paper 840171, Detroit Michigan, 1984.

Pattas, K., A. Stamatellos, N. Patsatzis, P. Kikidis, J. Aidarinis and Z. Samaras, "Forced Regeneration by Exhaust Gas Throttling of the Ceramic Diesel Particulate Trap", Proceedings of the 1986 SAE International Congress, Advances in Diesel Particulate Control, P-172, pp.195-201, SAE paper 860293, Detroit Michigan, 1986.

Pattas, K., Z. Samaras and P. Kikidis, "Operation Characteristics of the Ceramic Diesel Particulate Trap during Forced Regeneration", Proceedings of the 1987 SAE International Congress, Diesel Particulates: an update, SP-702, pp.113-122, SAE paper 870252, Detroit Michigan, 1987.

Pattas, K., Z. Samaras, A. Stamatellos and N. Patsatzis, "Size Determination of the Ceramic Diesel Particulate Trap", Proceedings of the 1987 SAE International Congress, Diesel Particulates: an update, SP-702, pp.123-126, SAE paper 870253, Detroit Michigan, 1987.

Pattas, K., N. Kyriakis, Z. Samaras and J. Aidarinis, "Air Pollution by Road Traffic in Greater Athens", Proceedings of the 1987 SAE Passenger Car Meeting, SAE paper 871990, Dearborn, Michigan, 1987.

Pattas, K. and Z. Samaras, "Computational Simulation of the Ceramic Trap Transient Operation", Proceedings of the 1989 SAE International Congress, Developments in Diesel Particulate Control Systems, SP-775, pp.87-98, SAE paper 890403, Detroit Michigan, 1989.

Pattas, K., N. Patsatzis and Z. Samaras, "Transient Performance Prediction of Trap Systems", Proceedings of the 1990 SAE International Congress, Advances in Diesel Particulate Control, SP-816, pp.87-98, SAE paper 900322, Detroit Michigan, 1990.

Pattas, K., Z. Samaras, D. Sherwood, K. Umehara, C. Cantiani, O. Auguerre Chariol, P. Barthe and J. Lemaire, "Cordierite Filter Durability with Cerium Fuel Additive: 100,000 km of Revenue Service in Athens", Proceedings of the 1992 SAE International Congress, SP-896, pp.289-301, SAE paper 920363 Detroit Michigan, 1992.

Lemaire, J. and Z. Samaras, "Cerium Based fuel Additive for Diesel Particulate Emission Control", Proceedings of the 27th International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation (ISATA), Dedicated Conference on "The Motor Vehicle and the Environment", pp.81-88, ISATA paper 94EN064, Aachen, Germany, 1994.

Pattas, K., Z. Samaras, N. Kyriakis, A. Mihailidis and T. Manikas, "Diesel Particulate Trap Protection against Uncontrolled Regeneration via Selective Flow Modulation", Proceedings of the 1996 SAE International Congress, Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment, SP-1140, pp.11-18, SAE paper 960128, Detroit Michigan, 1996.

Pattas, K., Z. Samaras, A. Roumbos, J. Lemaire, W. Mustel and P. Rouveirolles, "Regeneration of DPF at Low Temperatures with the Use of a Cerium Based Fuel Additive", Proceedings of the 1996 SAE International Congress, Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment, SP-1140, pp.71-84, SAE paper 960135, Detroit Michigan, 1996.

Pattas, K., N. Kyriakis, Z. Samaras, W. Mustel and P. Rouveirolles, "The Effect of Size and Positioning of Ceramic DPFs on the Regeneration Induced by a Cerium Based Additive", Proceedings of the 1997 SAE International Congress, SAE paper 970184, Detroit Michigan, 1997.

Pattas, K.N.; A.M. Stamatelos, G.C. Koltsakis, I. Kandylas and W. Mustel: Computer Aided Engineering in the Design of Diesel Particulate Trap Systems.(SAE paper 970472) SAE International Congress, Detroit, USA, 1997.

Friedmann S., C. Jones, R. Mestiti, M. Andre, P. Carminot, M. Audinet, A. Kunzer, N. Kyriakis, "Hybrid Vehicle Technology: A Sustainable Development for Efficient Zero Emission Mobility?", 6th International EAEC, Italy 1997.

Pattas K., N. Kyriakis, Z. Samaras, P. Pistikopoulos, L. Ntziachristos, "Effect of DPF on Particulate Size Distribution Using an Electrical Low Pressure Impactor", SAE Paper 980544, 1998.

Andre M., N. Kyriakis, U Hammarstrom, J. Hickman, Z. Samaras, "Traffic Characteristics", 8th CRC On - Road Vehicle Emissions International Conference, USA 1998.

Samaras Z., Th. Zachariadis, R.Joumard, I. Vernet, D. Hassel, F.-J. Weber, R. Rijkeboer and T. Barlow "The Potential of Inspection and Maintenance Programmes to Reduce Emissions of in-use Cars in Europe", Proceedings of the 1998 FISITA, Paris 1998

Koltsakis, G.C. and A.M. Stamatelos: Modelling Dynamic Phenomena in 3-Way Catalytic Converters USPC-3, St. Petersbourgh, Russia (June 1998)

Stamatelos, A.M., Koltsakis, G.C. and I.P. Kandylas: Computer-Aided Engineering in SI Engine Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems Design. FISITA World Automotive Congress, Paris, September 1998.

Stamatelos, A.M., Koltsakis, G.C. I.P. Kandylas and G. N. Pontikakis: Computer-Aided Engineering in the Development of Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems. (SAE paper 1999-01-0458). SAE International Congress, Detroit, USA, 1999.

Pattas K., Z. Samaras, N. Kyriakis, P. Pistikopoulos and T. Manikas "Investigation of the Operation of a DPF Installed on a Direct Injection Turbo Charged Vehicle with the Use of a Cerium Based Catalytic Additive", SAE paper 2000-01-0483, Detroit Michigan, 2000.

Ntziachristos L. and Z. Samaras "Characterisation of Exhaust Particles from Diesel and Gasoline Vehicles of Different Emission Control Technologies", Proceedings of the IMechE International Conference "21st Century Emissions Technology" C588/023/2000, 93-103, London, UK, December 2000.

Kyriakis N., Z. Samaras E. Vouitsis, T. Manikas, P. Pistikopoulos, K. Pattas, T. Seguelong and G. Blanchard "A Novel Method for the Experimental Evaluation of Fuel-Borne Catalyst Effect on the Soot Auto-Ignition", Proceedings of the 2002 SAE International Congress, SAE paper 2002-01-0429, Detroit Michigan, 2002.

Samaras Z., L. Ntziachristos and B. Giechaskel "Characterisation of Exhaust Particulate Emissions from Road Vehicles", invited paper, Paper F02E331, FISITA 2002, Helsinki Finland, June 2002.

Tsinoglou D. N., Koltsakis, G.C.: Thermal response of close coupled catalysts during light-off”, JSAE/SAE International Spring Fuels & Lubricants Meeting, May 2003.

Haralampous O. A., Koltsakis, G.C. and Samaras Z. C.: Partial regenerations in diesel particulate filters”, JSAE/SAE International Spring Fuels & Lubricants Meeting, May 2003

 

Emissions Inventorying & Forecasting

Publications in peer reviewed journals

Samaras, Z., D. Zafiris, D. Pethainos and K.-H. Zierock, "Forecast of Road Traffic Emissions in the European Community up to the Year 2000", The Science of the Total Environment, 134, pp.251-262, 1993.

Samaras, Z. and K.-H. Zierock, "Evolution of Road Traffic Emissions in Urban Areas of the European Community", The Science of the Total Environment, 146/147, pp.253-261, 1994.

Metz, N. and Z. Samaras, "Comparative Assessment of two Forecasting Models for Road Traffic Emissions - A German Case Study", The Science of the Total Environment, 146/147, pp.339-349, 1994.

Joumard, R., D. Zafiris and Z. Samaras, "Comparative Assessment of two Forecasting Models for Road Traffic Emissions - A French Case Study", The Science of the Total Environment, 146/147, pp.351-358, 1994.

Samaras, Z., N. Kyriakis and T. Zachariadis, "Reconciliation of Macroscale and Microscale Motor Vehicle Emission Estimates", The Science of the Total Environment, 169, pp.231-239, 1995.

Samaras, Z. and K.-H. Zierock, "Off-Road Vehicles: A Comparison of Emissions with those from Road Traffic", The Science of the Total Environment, 169, pp.249-255, 1995.

Zachariadis, T., Z. Samaras and K.-H. Zierock, "Dynamic Modeling of Vehicle Populations: An Engineering Approach for Emissions Calculations", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 50, pp.135-149, 1995.

Zachariadis, Th. and Samaras, Z. (1997) "Comparative Assessment of European Tools to Estimate Traffic Emissions", Int. J. of Vehicle Design, Vol. 18, Nos. 3/4 (Special Issue), pp.312-325.

Zachariadis T and Z. Samaras (1999) "An Integrated Modeling System for the Estimation of Motor Vehicle Emissions", J. Air & Waste Manage. Assoc. 49:1010-1026.

Samaras Z., T. Zachariadis, T. Holtmann, O. Rentz and K.-H. Zierock (1999) "A Methodology and a Database for Forecasting Anthropogenic Atmospheric Emissions in Europe", Atmospheric Environment 33 (1999) 3389-3404.

Samaras, Z. and T. Zachariadis (1998) "Chapter3: Modelling the Emissions of Road Vehicles at Macroscale and Microscale", invited in Air Pollution Emissions Inventory, Series Advances in Air Pollution, Volume 3, pp.71-134, J. Baldasano & H. Power (eds), Computational Mechanics Publications, ISBN 1853125172.

Samaras, Z. and S. Sorenson (1999) "Chapter 5: Mobile Sources", invited in Urban Air Pollution - European Aspects, pp.63-91, J. Fenger, O. Hertel and F. Palmgren (eds), Kluwer Academic Publishers, ISBN 0-7923-5502-4.

Eerens, H., L. Bozo, S. Larssen, M. Millan and Z. Samaras (1999) "Chapter 25: Air Quality in European Cities - A Final Overview", invited in Urban Air Pollution - European Aspects, J. Fenger, O. Hertel and F. Palmgren (eds), Kluwer Academic Publishers, ISBN 0-7923-5502-4.

Ntziachristos L. and Z. Samaras "An Empirical Method for Predicting Exhaust Emissions of Regulated Pollutants from Future Vehicle Technologies", Atmospheric Environment, 35/11, pp. 1985-1999, 2001.

Zachariadis T and Z. Samaras "An Integrated Modeling System for the Estimation of Motor Vehicle Emissions", J. Air & Waste Manage. Assoc. 49:1010-1026, 1999.

Ntziachristos L. and Z. Samaras "Speed Dependent Representative Emissions Factors for Catalyst Passenger Cars and Influencing Parameters", Atmospheric Environment 34/27, pp. 4611-4619, 2000.

 

Energy Policy & Renewable Sources

Publications in peer reviewed journals

Koufodimos G. and Z. Samaras "Waste Management Options in Southern Europe Using Field and Experimental Data", Waste Management 22 (2002), 47-59

Maxoulis C., Tsinoglou D. N., Koltsakis G. C., "Modeling of Automotive Fuel Cell Operation in Driving Cycles", Energy Conversion & Management, 2003, in print.

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