Feasibility of Ceramic Foam as a Diesel Particulate Trap The Pennsylvania State University Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Tutko, J. J., author.

Conference Name:

SAE International Congress & Exposition (1984-02-27 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1984

Summary:

A series of tests were run to evaluate the feasibility of using open-pore ceramic foams as a filter media for the trapping of automobile diesel particulate emissions. The effects of the two independent variables -- pore size and filter depth -- ware studied under steady state engine operating conditions.Results of tests using a 1982 Oldsmobile 4.3 liter V-6 diesel engine with various ceramic foam diesel trap configurations are reported. Of particular concern were the relations between the independent variables and the trap collection efficiency, ηc, and pressure drop, Δ P.Under the test conditions, a maximum trapping efficiency of 72.9% was achieved. This value is encouraging and further study of ceramic foam for this application is warranted

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Publisher Number:

840073

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