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Experimental analysis and simulation of catalytic converters

The purpose of this chapter is to present the results of an experimental study ofthe performance of ceramic monolith three-way catalytic converters (TWCC) employed in automotive exhaust lines for the reduction of gasoline emissions. Two ceramic converters of different cell density, substrate length...

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Main Author: Mohiuddin, A. K. M.
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Language:English
Published: IIUM Press 2011
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TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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spelling my.iium.irep.196222012-07-30T07:52:20Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/19622/ Experimental analysis and simulation of catalytic converters Mohiuddin, A. K. M. TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery The purpose of this chapter is to present the results of an experimental study ofthe performance of ceramic monolith three-way catalytic converters (TWCC) employed in automotive exhaust lines for the reduction of gasoline emissions. Two ceramic converters of different cell density, substrate length, hydraulic channel diameter and wall thickness were investigated. After completing the test, the converters were cut to extract the substrate or 'honeycomb' inside the housing and being analyzed for microstructure and materials composition using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Analysis (EDX). Simulation program using commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software packages, GAMBIT and FLUENT 6.1 was used to verify experimental results. IIUM Press 2011 Book Chapter REM application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/19622/1/Chapter_2.pdf Mohiuddin, A. K. M. (2011) Experimental analysis and simulation of catalytic converters. In: Engine and auxiliary systems. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 8-13. ISBN 978-967-418-216-8 http://rms.research.iium.edu.my/bookstore/default.aspx
institution Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
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topic TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
spellingShingle TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Mohiuddin, A. K. M.
Experimental analysis and simulation of catalytic converters
description The purpose of this chapter is to present the results of an experimental study ofthe performance of ceramic monolith three-way catalytic converters (TWCC) employed in automotive exhaust lines for the reduction of gasoline emissions. Two ceramic converters of different cell density, substrate length, hydraulic channel diameter and wall thickness were investigated. After completing the test, the converters were cut to extract the substrate or 'honeycomb' inside the housing and being analyzed for microstructure and materials composition using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Analysis (EDX). Simulation program using commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software packages, GAMBIT and FLUENT 6.1 was used to verify experimental results.
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title Experimental analysis and simulation of catalytic converters
title_short Experimental analysis and simulation of catalytic converters
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title_fullStr Experimental analysis and simulation of catalytic converters
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title_sort experimental analysis and simulation of catalytic converters
publisher IIUM Press
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url http://irep.iium.edu.my/19622/1/Chapter_2.pdf
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