PCI: Toward cleaner combustion
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.
- OSTI ID:
- 466317
- Journal Information:
- Turbomachinery International, Vol. 38, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: Jan-Feb 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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