FAD e.V. was founded on July 14, 2000. The members are well-known companies in the engine and vehicle industry, research and development facilities, manufacturers and users of exhaust gas aftertreatment systems as well as companies in the test and measurement technology sector.
The aim of the association is to promote research and development in the field of exhaust gas aftertreatment technologies for internal combustion engines.
The main pillars of FAD e.V.’s activities are the implementation of research and development projects, the transfer of knowledge and the promotion of young talent, technology advice and technology transfer, as well as technology assessment and certification.
- Technology advice
- Technology transfer
- Technology assessment
- Technology certification
- Implementation of research and development projects
- Knowledge transfer
- Promotion of young talent
The Main Tasks of FAD e.V.
The main purpose of the FAD is the promotion of science and research in the field of exhaust aftertreatment technologies for combustion engines. The FAD focuses its main efforts on supporting its members and partners in the fields: development, assessment, application and launch of exhaust aftertreatment systems, to obtain an effective decrease in exhaust emissions of diesel engines.
Furthermore the central task of the FAD is to support the exchange of experiences between members, the realization of research and development projects and to establish a database for all interested user.
With workshops and conferences the FAD contributes considerably to the promotion of exhaust after-treatment technologies and dissemination of environmental information.
Another aim of the FAD is the evaluation and sustainable quality assurance of exhaust aftertreatment systems, especially for the after-market. Due to his the FAD started immediately after its foundation with the development of test criteria. These test criteria are to control the functionality of exhaust aftertreatment systems and components with consideration of specific application conditions.
Several projects and studies laid the basis for the objective and wholistic evaluation of exhaust aftertreatment systems. By means of these scientific findings and the broad practical experiences of the members in manufacturing and application, evaluation and test criteria for exhaust aftertreatment systems that consider the specific application were developed. Resulting from this long year work the FAD-Quality Seal for exhaust aftertreatment technologies was developed.
An important part of the FAD activities are the promotion of academic education. The association allocates diploma theses and traineeships to students under and in connection with FAD research projects. Members of the FAD support with lectures and technical presentations the practice-oriented education at the HTW Dresden.
The emphases of research
The focus of work is the promotion of research, especially fundamental research in the field of exhaust aftertreatment and the realization of own projects. These projects are congenial to fundamental and applied research.
- Systems and components of exhaust aftertreatment for diesel emissions
- Evaluation criteria and test criteria for exhaust aftertreatment systems
- Quality requirements and quality assurance for exhaust aftertreatment systems and components
- Emission measurement- and analysis methods
- Alternative fuels and additives
- New concepts of combustion engines with integrated aftertreatment systems
- Danger potential of secondary emissions
- Maintenance of systems
Members of FAD
Executive Committee
Sebastian Heinecke
DEUTZ AG
Mr. Heinecke studied mechanical engineering with specialization in automotive drive technology at the Ruhr University in Bochum. He then started his career at DEUTZ AG in 2008 as a development engineer for exhaust gas aftertreatment. Since 2018 he has been head of the exhaust gas aftertreatment and fuel analysis department. His area of responsibility includes the development of exhaust aftertreatment systems for the entire DEUTZ engine portfolio in the areas of diesel, gas and alternative fuels.
Mr. Heinecke was elected as member of the executive board 2023.
Dr.-Ing. Georg Hüthwohl
Albonair GmbH
Dr. Hüthwohl studied mechanical engineering / specializing in combustion engines at the RWTH Aachen University. He then did his doctorate here in the field of thermodynamics on the subject of particulate filters in diesel engines. After several professional positions at FEV Motorentechnik, HJS and PUREM GmbH, he has been Managing Director of Albonair GmbH, an internationally operating automotive supplier, since 2008.
Dr. Hüthwohl was elected to the board of FAD e.V. in 2021.
Klaus Schrewe
HJS Emission Technology GmbH & Co. KG
Klaus Schrewe began his professional career in 1991 after successfully completing his mechanical engineering studies, specializing in combustion engines, at the RWTH Aachen University. He has been employed at HJS Emission Technology GmbH & Co. KG since 2000. Until 2020 he was Head of Research & Development and responsible for basic and series development as well as design and simulation of components and systems for exhaust gas aftertreatment. Since the end of 2020 he has been responsible for innovation and strategic product management.
Mr. Schrewe has been on the board of FAD e.V. since December 2010. He has been chairman of the board since January 2021.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gennadi Zikoridse
HTW Dresden/ FIF
Prof. Zikoridse studied automotive engineering with specialization combustion engines. He obtained his doctorate at the Technical University Dresden at the faculty mechanical engineering. In 1994 he started to work for the University of Applied Sciences Dresden as scientific employee. Since 2006 he is director of the vehicle research institute and holds the professorship for automotive engineering/ drive engineering. On his initiative the Research Association for Diesel Emission Control Technologies was established. As scientific head he is the executive director since the foundation and since December 2010 also member of the executive board.
Dr.-Ing. Stephan Schraml
MAN Truck & Bus SE
Dr. Schraml studied physics at the University of Erlangen / Nürnberg and then did his doctorate in the field of thermodynamics. Since 2015, Dr. Schraml Head of Department for Pre-Development of Exhaust Aftertreatment at MAN Truck and Bus SE. His area of responsibility includes research and technology development in the field of catalysis, reducing agent preparation and the creation of new exhaust aftertreatment systems as well as their operating strategy.
He was elected to the board of FAD e.V. in 2018.