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=Basics=
*A Device that utilizes [[Catalysts]] to reduces gaseous pollution via converting various substances into less hazardous/polluting substances
**Mainly:
***[[Carbon monoxide]]
***[[Nitrogen oxides]]
***(Unburnt) [[Hydrocarbons]]
*Operating Temperature is usually "?"
*To be run correctly, they typically use an [[Oxygen Sensor]] , to keep the fuel-air ratio optimized (nice to have in two-way, neccisary for the "cycling" in three-way converters)
*Some also have various forms of air addition, and electric pre-heating
**This can help to reduce the "warm up time" or remove it completely, which can aid in reaching various [[Low Emission Vehicle]] standards
 
=Sourcing=
==Automotive==
*Easiest and most available
*Still should work for most use cased
*[https://www.amazon.com/Walker-16351-Ultra-Converter-Compliant/dp/B001DRBYOA/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3IPIA5YIVYDPM&dchild=1&keywords=car+catalytic+converter&qid=1586097192&sprefix=car+cata%2Caps%2C432&sr=8-5 A ~179 USD Inline Device]
*Inline is probably the best due to no need to cut up to "fit"
**Also it may not do NOx converssion which is the main ose use, as CO SHOULD be burnt and/or nonexistent
**There also cheaper ~50 USD, and more expensive ~250 USD models
 
==Wood Stoves==
*It seems some commercial stoves have Catalytic Converters as well
*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0754J81NV/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVVU2TEJaTk5NRkQ5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzAyOTU2QVA0TFdNUTJLUDVZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NDIwNDMxMUJMWUs3QUdBM1dKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsMiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU "Midwest Hearth Wood Stove Catalytic Combustor Replacement Catalyst Dutchwest Englander (6" x 2" Round Ceramic) " ] (~139.95 USD)
 
=Internal Links=
*[[DEF]]
*[[Catalytic Converter Combined Cycle
**Or something similar?  Essentially use the heat of the catalytic converter to aid in the combined cycle aspect?  Added insulation around that "zone" and heat exchange optimization may be promising?
**Especially with a [[Rotary Engine]] / [[Wankel Engine]] which are (usually problematicall) rich/dirty, this could work well, and may add even MORE power to that engine
 
=External Links=
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic_converter The Wikipedia Page on Catalytic Converters]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekQcy6GN1pM A Video by the Youtube Channel "Warped Perception" Titled "See Through Catalytic Converter"] (they may not have used [[Fused Quartz Glass]] and thus it shattered?  Either way it would make a great demo peice)
 
[[Category: Pollution]]

Latest revision as of 07:29, 15 March 2021

Basics

  • A Device that utilizes Catalysts to reduces gaseous pollution via converting various substances into less hazardous/polluting substances
  • Operating Temperature is usually "?"
  • To be run correctly, they typically use an Oxygen Sensor , to keep the fuel-air ratio optimized (nice to have in two-way, neccisary for the "cycling" in three-way converters)
  • Some also have various forms of air addition, and electric pre-heating
    • This can help to reduce the "warm up time" or remove it completely, which can aid in reaching various Low Emission Vehicle standards

Sourcing

Automotive

  • Easiest and most available
  • Still should work for most use cased
  • A ~179 USD Inline Device
  • Inline is probably the best due to no need to cut up to "fit"
    • Also it may not do NOx converssion which is the main ose use, as CO SHOULD be burnt and/or nonexistent
    • There also cheaper ~50 USD, and more expensive ~250 USD models

Wood Stoves

Internal Links

  • DEF
  • [[Catalytic Converter Combined Cycle
    • Or something similar? Essentially use the heat of the catalytic converter to aid in the combined cycle aspect? Added insulation around that "zone" and heat exchange optimization may be promising?
    • Especially with a Rotary Engine / Wankel Engine which are (usually problematicall) rich/dirty, this could work well, and may add even MORE power to that engine

External Links