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OCTOBER 19-20, 2012 - YMCA University of Science & Technology

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Proceedings <strong>of</strong> the National Conference on<br />

Trends and Advances in Mechanical Engineering,<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Science</strong> & <strong>Technology</strong>, Faridabad, Haryana, Oct <strong>19</strong>-<strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>12<br />

GREEN VEHICLE: POLLUTION CONTROL THROUGH CATALYTIC<br />

CONVERTER AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF THE SAME<br />

Pankaj Agarwal 1 , Manish Jain 2<br />

1 M.Tech (Pur.), Jagannath <strong>University</strong>, Jaipur, Email:mr.pankajagarwal@gmail.com<br />

2 PhD Scholar, JECRC <strong>University</strong>, Jaipur, Email: manish_jecrc@yahoo.com<br />

Abstract<br />

Regardless <strong>of</strong> how perfect engine is operating, there will always be some harmful byproducts <strong>of</strong> combustion.<br />

When the combustion <strong>of</strong> fuel takes place in an engine <strong>of</strong> an automobile in the presence <strong>of</strong> air, following<br />

reaction takes place:<br />

Hydrocarbons<br />

xCO 2 +yH 2 O+Heat<br />

Fumes <strong>of</strong> un-burnt hydrocarbons produce a number <strong>of</strong> petrochemical oxidants & photochemical smog with<br />

O 2 & N2 which causes adverse effects on physiological activities <strong>of</strong> living beings. Emissions from gasoline<br />

powered vehicles are generally the hydrocarbons like CO, NOx, SO 2 , etc.<br />

Catalytic converter is a device which treats the exhaust emission and converts them into the less harmful<br />

substances. This device is located in-line with the exhaust system and is used to cause a desirable chemical<br />

reaction to take place in the exhaust flow. In this paper the various aspects <strong>of</strong> design, construction, and working<br />

and performance analysis <strong>of</strong> a catalytic converter are discussed. The converter performance is simulated by<br />

considering chemical reactions and heat transfer phenomena as the exhaust gases flow through the catalyst.<br />

Keywords: Green Vehicle, Pollution control<br />

1. Introduction<br />

The three main types <strong>of</strong> automotive vehicles being used in our country are:<br />

1. Motorcars, scooters powered by gasoline engine.<br />

2. Passenger cars powered by four stroke gasoline engines.<br />

3. Large buses & trucks powered by four stroke diesel engines.<br />

Fig 1: Catalytic Converter<br />

A serious issue that is always been debated among the environmentalists over the decades and recent years is air<br />

pollution. As the technology keep on evolving and emerging, it carries along undesirable effects apart from its<br />

broad application and use. One <strong>of</strong> the main contributors is said to be the emission <strong>of</strong> harmful gases produced by<br />

vehicle exhaust lines. The number <strong>of</strong> vehicles miles travels per year continues to increase as a result <strong>of</strong> higher<br />

demand and needs.<br />

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