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Design Considerations for Diesel Flow-Through Converters
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The large frontal area cordierite ceramic flow-through converter for diesel emissions must meet the 290K vehicle mile durability requirement, almost a six fold increase over that of automotive converters. This paper compares the size, the geometry and the operating conditions of automotive vs. diesel converters and suggests ways to design the converter system to meet the challenging durability requirements without compromising its performance with respect to back pressure and conversion efficiency. It is shown that the mechanical durability of the system, which is critical for meeting the 290K vehicle mile durability, can best be met by ensuring good compatibility between the substrate and washcoat and by designing a rugged packaging system with positive mounting pressure under all driving conditions. The back pressure and conversion efficiency requirements can also be met by optimizing the cell geometry and converter size within the constraints of space availability and without sacrificing durability goals.
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Gulati, S., "Design Considerations for Diesel Flow-Through Converters," SAE Technical Paper 920145, 1992, https://doi.org/10.4271/920145.Also In
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