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Title: PCI: Toward cleaner combustion

Abstract

Westinghouse Electric Corp. and Precision Combustion Inc. (PCI) have announced that they will cooperate on the development of a catalytic combustion system for possible use in the upcoming A.T.S. engine. As we learned during a recent visit, this is only one of many catalyst applications being explored by PCI. This paper discuses these developments and applications, which include: an ultra-low-emission catalytic converter for reciprocating auto exhaust systems, which would meet the American U.L.E.V. (ultra-low emission vehicle) regulations (0.2 gm/mi NO{sub x}, 1.7 gm/mi CO, 0.04 gm/mi hydrocarbons). This is named Microlith{sup TM}; a `flashback arrestor` to limit flash-back in gas turbines; a catalytic igniter, particularly suited to aero gas turbines. This would replace the spark ignition system, and would provide lean flame stabilization, as well as re-ignition in case of a flameout; a catalytic glow plug for diesel engines; and a catalytic muffler for very small reciprocating engines, such as those on lawn mowers.

Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
466317
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Turbomachinery International
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 38; Journal Issue: 1; Other Information: PBD: Jan-Feb 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; 42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES; 54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; COMBUSTORS; DESIGN; GAS TURBINES; INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES; CATALYSTS; MANUFACTURERS; AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

Citation Formats

. PCI: Toward cleaner combustion. United States: N. p., 1997. Web.
. PCI: Toward cleaner combustion. United States.
. 1997. "PCI: Toward cleaner combustion". United States.
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title = {PCI: Toward cleaner combustion},
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abstractNote = {Westinghouse Electric Corp. and Precision Combustion Inc. (PCI) have announced that they will cooperate on the development of a catalytic combustion system for possible use in the upcoming A.T.S. engine. As we learned during a recent visit, this is only one of many catalyst applications being explored by PCI. This paper discuses these developments and applications, which include: an ultra-low-emission catalytic converter for reciprocating auto exhaust systems, which would meet the American U.L.E.V. (ultra-low emission vehicle) regulations (0.2 gm/mi NO{sub x}, 1.7 gm/mi CO, 0.04 gm/mi hydrocarbons). This is named Microlith{sup TM}; a `flashback arrestor` to limit flash-back in gas turbines; a catalytic igniter, particularly suited to aero gas turbines. This would replace the spark ignition system, and would provide lean flame stabilization, as well as re-ignition in case of a flameout; a catalytic glow plug for diesel engines; and a catalytic muffler for very small reciprocating engines, such as those on lawn mowers.},
doi = {},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/466317}, journal = {Turbomachinery International},
number = 1,
volume = 38,
place = {United States},
year = {Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1997},
month = {Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1997}
}