Product Selectivity During Regeneration of Lean NOx Trap Catalysts
- ORNL
- University of Wisconsin
NOx reduction product speciation during regeneration of a fully formulated lean NOx trap catalyst has been investigated using a bench-scale flow reactor. NH3 and N2O were both observed during the regeneration phase of fast lean/rich cycles that simulated engine operation. Formation of both products increased with higher reductant concentrations and lower temperatures. Steady flow experiments were used to decouple the regeneration reactions from the NOx storage and release processes. This approach enabled a detailed investigation into the reactions that cause both formation and destruction of non-N2 reduction products. Pseudo-steady state experiments with simultaneous flow of NOx and reductant indicated that high concentrations of CO or H2 drive the reduction reactions toward NH3 formation, while mixtures that are stoichiometric for N2 formation favor N2. These experiments also showed that NH3 is readily oxidized by both NO and O2 over the LNT catalyst. These observations were incorporated into a schematic of the regeneration process that takes into account the spatial and temporal variations occurring within the catalyst.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL); Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center; National Transportation Research Center
- Sponsoring Organization:
- EE USDOE - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- OSTI ID:
- 978218
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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