Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on August 27, 1973.
As of Saturday, October 12th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1966-1973 model year vehicles

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-16
  • Executive Order 16 / D16
  • ARB # D-16
  • Executive Order No: D-16
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-16
  • Resolution D-16
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Download: Executive Order D-16 PDF

D-16 Document:

CARB_D-16

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—16 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 _ of the Vehicle Code AMERICAN ECOLOGENICS CORPORATION "CDS 84" Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Section 39023 of the Health and Safety Code; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLYED: That the installation of "CDS 84" ignition system manufactured by American Ecologenics Corporation has been found to not reduce the effectiveness of required motor vehicle pcllution control devices and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for 1966—1973 model—year vehicles. The device consists of a d—c to d—c converter, capacitor, and electronic switch {silicon con— trolled rectifier). This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for this device will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different than those listed by the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or cperating conditions of the device as originally submitted to the Air Resources Board for evaluation that adversely affect the vehicle‘s pollution control devices shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of this device using an identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of this device for an application other than those listed in this Executive Order shall have prior approval of the Air Resources Board.

EXECUTIVE ORDER D—16 "CDS 84" THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOYT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT B¥ THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF ANY CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF THE "CDS 84" DEVICE. No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by Air Resources Bqard may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other oral or written communication. Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code makes unlawful, untrue or misleading advertising and Section 17534 makes viclation punishable as a misdemeanor. Section 39130 and 39184 of the Health and Safety Code provide as follows: "39130. No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an application to the board for certification of a device, represent, any device as a motor vehicle pollution control device unless that device has been certified by the board. No person shall sell, offer for sale, advertise, or represent any motor vehicle pollution control device as a certified device which, in fact, is not a certified device. Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor." "39184. No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an application to the board for accreditation of a device, represent, any device as a motor vehicle pollution control device for use on any used motor vehicle unless that device has been accredited by the board. No person shall sell, offer for sale, advertise, or represent any motor vehicle pollution control device as an accredited device. Any violation of this section is a mis— demeanor." Any apparent violation of the policy or laws will be submitted to the Attorney General of California for such action as he deems advisable. Executed at Sacramento, California, this 4 day of August, 1973. JOHN A. MAGA Executive Officer

State of california AIR RESOURCES BOARD | August 16, 1973 ' Staff Report Evaluation of American Ecologenics Corporation "CDS 84" Capacitive Discharge Ignition Systems for Exemption to the Prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Motor YVehicle Code Introduction American Ecologenics Corporatfon, Westminster, California, has applied for exemption to the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Motor Vehicle Code for the "COS 84" capacitive discharge ignition system. Section 27156 prohibits the installation of any device which reduces the effectiveness of motor vehicle emission control systems. The applicant intends to sell the device as an "add—on" part to the standard ignition system. 11. System Description For a general description of capacitive discharge ignition systems; see staff report "Evaluation of Capacitive Discharge and Transis— torized Ignition Systems for Compliance with the Requirements of Section 27156 of the Motor Yehicle Code", dated February 14, 1973. The "CDS 84" device consists of circuits for a d—c to d—c converter, a storage capacitor and a silicon controlled rectifier which serves as an electronic switch, and a trigger conditioner. The manufacturer

"CDS 84" . August 16, 1973 states that the device produces'up to 60,000 volts for secondary circuit output with a voltage rise time of 2 microsecond. III. Emission Testing The "CDS 84" device was tested by the Air Resources Board Laboratory. The device was installed on a 1969 302 CID Ford. The vehicle engine and exhaust systems were checked to insure proper operation. For all tests, with and without the device, the engine settings were adjusted to the vehicle manufacturer‘s specifications. Baseline and device hot start CVS and 60 MPH cruise tests were per— formed. Fuel consumption was measured during the CVS test. Engine RPM and total spark advance were recorded during the 60 MPH cruise test. Open circuit spark voltages were noted at idle and at 3,000 RPM. The results of the ARB tests are shown below: Hot CYS Fuel Grams/Mile Consumption HC C0 NOx Grams/Test Baseline (Avg. of 3 tests) 4.07 23.21 5.5 1,331 Device 4.27 27.49 6.0 1,338

) ‘ "CDS$ 84" _ August 16, 1973 60 MPH Cruise Engine Total Spark HC(ppm) CO{(%) NOx(ppm) RPM _ __Advance Baseline (Avg. of 3 tests) 197 0.37 2,666 2,400 32° BTDC Device 195 0.32 2,599 2,400 32° BTDC Open Circuit Spark Voltage Idie {(550 RPM) 3,000 RPM Baseline 26,000 16,000 Device 26,000 27,000 INV. Conclusions and Recommendations It is the staff‘s opinion that the American Ecologenics Corporation "CDS 84" capacitive discharge ignition system will not adversely effect motor vehicle exhaust emissions when evaluated with respect to the exhaust emissions obtained with a conventional ignition system of a "tuned" engine. This device may also have a beneficial effect in the control of exhaust emissions if it maintains the "tuned" condition of the engine for a longer period of time. There— fore, the "CDS 84" capacitive discharge ignition system should be — . exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Motor Vehicle Code.


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Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:41:36

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