DETROIT, April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Emitec, Inc. has combined two metal foils
with different turbulent flow profiles in order to produce an oxidation
catalyst that increases efficiency, reduces overall installation size and
saves cost.
The new diesel oxidation catalyst contains flat layers made from
perforated foil (PE) and corrugated layers made from foil with a longitudinal
structure (LS). The LS primarily improves the mass transfer, which is
particularly important for the lower carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbon (HC)
emission levels of diesel engines. The PE foil facilitates the exchange
between the individual channels, increasing efficiency.
Tests with modern four- and six-cylinder diesel engines have shown that
Emitec's new oxidation catalyst with a 30 percent reduced volume performs as
well or better than compared to a conventional oxidation catalyst at treating
emissions. The new turbulent oxidation catalyst is much more efficient due to
the smaller catalyst volume. Also, the reduced need for precious metals makes
this oxidation catalyst system much less expensive than conventional models.
"Oxidation catalysts lower CO and HC emissions of diesel engines and
support the functions of PM filter catalysts," said Mike Kerby, president of
Emitec, Inc. "Ideally oxidation catalysts should be coupled as closely as
possible to the engine, it is important to achieve a high performance to
volume ratio."
About Emitec
Emitec GmbH is the leading designer and manufacturer of metallic
substrates METALIT(R) and diesel PM METALIT(R) for exhaust gas aftertreatment
and evaporative emissions. Its METALIT(R) products are used by nearly every
major automaker worldwide. Founded in 1986, Emitec is headquartered in
Lohmar, Germany and currently holds more than 1,600 international patents.
The company's North American operations, Emitec Inc., are headquartered in
Auburn Hills, Mich. Manufacturing facilities are located in Fountain Inn,
S.C. as well as Lohmar and Eisenach, Germany, and Pune, India. Research and
development centers are located in Lohmar and Eisenach, Germany.
SOURCE Emitec, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Stefanie Allen of Eisbrenner Public
Relations, +1-248-641-1446, cell: +1-248-767-2881,
sallen@eisbrenner.com , for Emitec, Inc.
NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information, visit Emitec at the 2006
SAE World Congress and Exposition in Booth 2821 in Detroit Hall.
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