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SCR: the facts
Fuel saving? But extra cost?
Claims of improved diesel consumption are as yet unproven. Even if this proved to be the case, the cost of AdBlue must be included along with the operational costs of storage, infrastructure, handling, maintenance
and filling.
With extra parts comes extra weight and
extra maintenance?
The AdBlue tank and fluid, electronic management system, sensors, pump,injection system, metering unit, catalytic converter. It all adds up. The result? An increase in chassis weight of around 150kg. And, all equipment needing maintenance to ensure compliance with emissions regulations. For vehicles registered after October 2007, running out of AdBlue can and will have serious consequences for the vehicle
and operator.
Two tanks. Two pumps. Two fills
Alongside your fuel tank, you need a separate AdBlue tank. That takes up valuable space on the chassis. Aparticular concern on 6x2 tractors where additional fuel tanks or ancillary equipment are often required. The fitting of vertical exhaust systems on SCR equipped vehicles can also be problematic. Meanwhile, out on the road, drivers must find and use both diesel and AdBlue pumps, making their job more stressful and
time consuming.
Don’t go too far from home
Some operators will establish their own bulk supplies and storage of AdBlue, with all that added cost and hassle. All others will have to rely on the growth of an AdBlue network across the UK and beyond – nowhere near established yet.
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