Investigation using simulations for the development of low cost catalytic converter from non-precious metals

This paper discusses the uses of non-precious metals in catalytic converters to bring down the cost without sacrificing the performance capability. Copper powder and nickel catalyst were chosen as the alternative catalysts to reduce the use of precious group metals (PGMs) platinum, palladium, and r...

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Main Authors:	Mohiuddin, A. K. M., Rahman, Mohammed Ataur
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Trans Tech Publications Ltd., Switzerland 2012
Subjects:	TL1 Motor vehicles
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/22195/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22195/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22195/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22195/1/AMR.445.899.pdf

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spelling	iium-221952012-06-18T02:05:54Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/22195/ Investigation using simulations for the development of low cost catalytic converter from non-precious metals Mohiuddin, A. K. M. Rahman, Mohammed Ataur TL1 Motor vehicles This paper discusses the uses of non-precious metals in catalytic converters to bring down the cost without sacrificing the performance capability. Copper powder and nickel catalyst were chosen as the alternative catalysts to reduce the use of precious group metals (PGMs) platinum, palladium, and rhodium. Simulation by COMSOL has shown that Nickel and copper were very effective in reducing NOx during rich condition of air-fuel mixture while oxidizing CO and HC during lean condition. Simulations using FLUENT and COMSOL have shown the actual characteristics of the catalytic converter performance. The flow throughout catalytic converter and the backpressure have successfully determined. Furthermore, catalyst conversion efficiency also has been shown clearly. On the other hands, the experimental results have excellently validated the simulation results in terms of the nature and trends of the catalytic converter performance as well as its efficiency. Catalyst distribution and application of the non-zoning monolith substrates have further contributes to cut down the production cost. It was found that the low cost catalytic converter was able to meet the EURO 2 emission regulation control and has optimum backpressure at full throttle. Trans Tech Publications Ltd., Switzerland 2012-01-24 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/22195/1/AMR.445.899.pdf Mohiuddin, A. K. M. and Rahman, Mohammed Ataur (2012) Investigation using simulations for the development of low cost catalytic converter from non-precious metals. Advanced Materials Research, 445. pp. 899-904. ISSN 1662-8985 http://www.scientific.net/AMR.445.899 doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.445.899
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description	This paper discusses the uses of non-precious metals in catalytic converters to bring down the cost without sacrificing the performance capability. Copper powder and nickel catalyst were chosen as the alternative catalysts to reduce the use of precious group metals (PGMs) platinum, palladium, and rhodium. Simulation by COMSOL has shown that Nickel and copper were very effective in reducing NOx during rich condition of air-fuel mixture while oxidizing CO and HC during lean condition. Simulations using FLUENT and COMSOL have shown the actual characteristics of the catalytic converter performance. The flow throughout catalytic converter and the backpressure have successfully determined. Furthermore, catalyst conversion efficiency also has been shown clearly. On the other hands, the experimental results have excellently validated the simulation results in terms of the nature and trends of the catalytic converter performance as well as its efficiency. Catalyst distribution and application of the non-zoning monolith substrates have further contributes to cut down the production cost. It was found that the low cost catalytic converter was able to meet the EURO 2 emission regulation control and has optimum backpressure at full throttle.
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author	Mohiuddin, A. K. M. Rahman, Mohammed Ataur
author_facet	Mohiuddin, A. K. M. Rahman, Mohammed Ataur
author_sort	Mohiuddin, A. K. M.
title	Investigation using simulations for the development of low cost catalytic converter from non-precious metals
title_short	Investigation using simulations for the development of low cost catalytic converter from non-precious metals
title_full	Investigation using simulations for the development of low cost catalytic converter from non-precious metals
title_fullStr	Investigation using simulations for the development of low cost catalytic converter from non-precious metals
title_full_unstemmed	Investigation using simulations for the development of low cost catalytic converter from non-precious metals
title_sort	investigation using simulations for the development of low cost catalytic converter from non-precious metals
publisher	Trans Tech Publications Ltd., Switzerland
publishDate	2012
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/22195/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22195/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22195/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22195/1/AMR.445.899.pdf
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Investigation using simulations for the development of low cost catalytic converter from non-precious metals

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