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Dynamic behavior of three-way catalysts

Journal Article · · J. Catal.; (United States)

Three-way catalysts (TWC's) are employed in the exhaust treatment for gasoline-fueled vehicles to achieve simultaneous control of CO, hydrocarbons (HC's) and NO emissions. A typical TWC contains precious metals (Pt, Pd, or Rh) and metal oxides which are beneficial for stability of the catalyst support (..gamma..-alumina) or enhancement of the catalyst activity under dynamic operating conditions. When the TWC is used in vehicles with closed-loop control of the air/fuel (A/F) ratio near the stoichiometric point for the control of the exhaust emissions, its performance has been found, in general, to be better than predicted from steady-state catalyst efficiency. This improved performance relates to several characteristic processes occurring under dynamic operating conditions, including oxygen storage, water-gas shift (WGS) reaction, and HC retention on the catalyst. The authors note here salient observations from a study of the dynamic behavior of a monolith TWC with the ultimate goal to obtain quantitative descriptions of the transient reactions involved. 17 references.

Research Organization:
Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI (USA)
OSTI ID:
5306294
Journal Information:
J. Catal.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Catal.; (United States) Vol. 99:2; ISSN JCTLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English