A Computational Investigation of Industrial Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems for NOx Control

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oghare Victor Ogidiama ◽  
Tariq Shamim
Keyword(s):  
Selective Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Inlet Temperature ◽  
Complex Processes ◽  
Fast Scr ◽  
Conversion Performance ◽  
Nox Control ◽  
No2 Reduction ◽  
Scr System ◽  
Reaction Processes

The selective catalytic reduction (SCR) is a promising NOx (a mixture of NO and NO2) reduction technology for various applications. The SCR process entails the conversion of NOx by the use of a reducing agent such as ammonia and a suitable catalyst. Due to increasingly stricter NOx emission regulations, the SCR technology for NOx control needs continuous improvement. The improvement requires better understanding of complex processes occurring in the SCR system. The current study employs a mathematical model to elucidate the effect of key operating and geometric parameters on the performance of SCR systems. The model considers both standard and fast SCR reaction processes. The model was used to investigate the effects of NH3/NOx and NO2/NOx ratios in the exhaust on the SCR performance and the effect of using a dual layer SCR system. Furthermore, the effect of different operating parameters and the interdependence of parameters is analyzed by using a factorial approach. The results show that the SCR performance is very sensitive to NH3/NOx ratio. The SCR performance is also affected by the NO2/NOx ratio particularly at low temperatures. The optimal NOx conversion performance requires a combination of NH3/NOx ratio of 1.0, NO2/NOx ratio of 0.5, low space velocities, and high inlet temperature. The results depict that adding a second catalyzed layer results in increased reaction activity especially when the concentration is still high after the first layer.

Perspective on SCR NOx control for diesel vehicles

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 969-974 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine K. Lambert
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Selective Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
System Research ◽  
Reduction Of No ◽  
Diesel Vehicles ◽  
Aqueous Urea ◽  
Nox Control ◽  
Scr System

The selective catalytic reduction of NOx with aqueous urea (“urea SCR”) is originally a steady-state technology that has been successfully applied to diesel vehicles worldwide. This Perspective summarizes 20+ years of SCR system research, design, and future improvements.

Effect of Mass Transfer on the Performance of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems

2010 ◽  
Vol 133 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nimrod Kapas ◽  
Tariq Shamim ◽  
Paul Laing
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Selective Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Single Channel ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Mass Transfer Rate ◽  
Isothermal Model ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Scr Catalysts ◽  
Fast Scr ◽  
Conversion Performance

This paper presents a computational investigation of the effect of mass transfer on the performance of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts, which are employed to reduce NOx emissions from diesel engines. The paper employs a single-channel based, one-dimensional, isothermal model. The heterogeneous surface chemistry is modeled by considering standard and fast SCR mechanisms, and the mass transfer rate is described by using a one-dimensional film model and dimensionless Sherwood (Sh) number. The paper investigates the effect of Sh numbers on the catalyst conversion performance at various temperatures and space velocities. The results show that the effect of the Sh number on the SCR catalyst performance is temperature dependent and is more pronounced at high space velocities. In general, higher Sh numbers lead to increased conversion efficiencies.

Modelling and parametric investigation of NOx reduction by oxidation precatalyst-assisted ammonia-selective catalytic reduction

2009 ◽  
Vol 223 (9) ◽  
pp. 1193-1206 ◽  
Author(s):  
S-C Jung ◽  
W-S Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Selective Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Nox Reduction ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Kinetic Scheme ◽  
Space Velocity ◽  
Gas Temperature ◽  
Scr System ◽  
Very High

Nitrogen oxide (NO x) reduction by the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system assisted by an oxidation precatalyst is modelled and analytically investigated. The Langmuir—Hinshelwood SCR kinetic scheme with vanadium-based catalyst and ammonia (NH3) reductant in conjunction with the NO—NO2 conversion reaction over a platinum-based catalyst is used. The effects of the ratio of the oxidation precatalyst to the SCR monolith volume, the gas temperature, the space velocity, and the NH3-to-NO x concentration ratio on the de-NO x performance are parametrically examined. The oxidation precatalyst promotes NO x conversion at low temperatures. At intermediate temperatures, the NO x reduction is either activated or deactivated with increase in the space velocity. A higher oxidation precatalyst-to-SCR monolith volume ratio tends to promote the NO x reduction of higher space velocities. At high temperatures, the de-NO x efficiency is very high and insensitive to the space velocity. The NO x conversion efficiency depends on the NH3-to-NO x ratio at low temperatures.

Isothermal Physical Flow Modeling of a Gas Turbine Simple-Cycle Selective-Catalytic-Reduction (SCR) System

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry Swanson ◽  
Hua Zhang ◽  
Doug Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Selective Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Transport Processes ◽  
Simple Cycle ◽  
Minor Effect ◽  
Tracer Injection ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Scr System ◽  
The Impact

A physical flow model of a gas turbine (GT) simple-cycle Selective-Catalytic-Reduction (SCR) system was constructed to a 1/16 geometric scale to validate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) predictions and examine the impact of tempering air injection on system performance. Repeatable velocity contours and tempering air dispersion profiles were developed for baseline (no tempering air), and 12- and 6-lance tempering air injector configurations. The conclusions from the study are: (1) relative to the no lance baseline case, the 12-lance configuration tends to force more of the inlet flow towards the top of the duct, whereas the 6-lance configuration does not affect the upstream profile significantly, (2) adding tempering air does not have a significant impact on the diffuser inlet velocity distribution and has a minor effect on the velocity and dispersion profiles at the NOX-catalyst inlet, (3) at the NOX-catalyst inlet, the 6-lance configuration with tempering air exhibits a slightly skewed flow toward the lower right corner of the duct with a coefficient of variation (COV) of 19.4%, which is slightly better than that for the 12-lance configuration, (4) at the NOX-catalyst inlet, the 12-lance configuration disperses tempering air best because its COV is 20.8% relative to a 27.3% COV for the 6-lance configuration, and (5) a comparison between the local mixing-cup temperature contours for both 12- and 6-lance configurations, based on tracer injection into the tempering air flow, confirms that the CFD model does a good job of qualitatively predicting the heat and mass transport processes in the GT simple-cycle SCR system.

Flow Modeling for a Simple Cycle Turbine Equipped With Selective Catalytic Reduction System for NOx Control

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khoa Nguyen ◽  
Dani Fadda ◽  
Mark Buzanowski
Keyword(s):  
Selective Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Velocity Profiles ◽  
Design Flow ◽  
Simple Cycle ◽  
Cfd Modeling ◽  
Compact Design ◽  
Calculated Velocity ◽  
Scr System ◽  
Flow Devices

A selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, when designed for a simple cycle turbine, presents a significant calculation and modeling challenge due to its compact design and stringent performance requirements. In particular, uniform flue gas velocity profiles, required by environmental catalysts installed in the ductwork of this system, must be met. Custom flow devices optimized for the turbine. SCR system and ductwork are required. Cold flow and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling are employed to design flow devices that provide adequate velocity profiles. The purpose of this paper is to present (1) steps taken to optimize the ductwork internals and (2) measured and calculated velocity profiles.

Observer-Based Estimation of Aging Condition for Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems in Vehicle Applications

2016 ◽  
Vol 139 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Ma ◽  
Junmin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Selective Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Estimation Error ◽  
Nox Reduction ◽  
Observer Design ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
Aging Condition ◽  
Entire Vehicle ◽  
Scr System

This paper presents two observers for estimating the aging condition of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems in vehicle applications. SCR systems have been widely recognized as one of the leading engine exhaust gas aftertreatment systems for reducing diesel powertrain tailpipe NOx emissions in ground vehicle applications. While fresh SCRs are quite effective in reducing tailpipe NOx emissions, their NOx reduction capabilities and performances may substantially degrade with in-service aging. To maintain the emission control performance of a SCR system for a diesel engine during the entire vehicle service life, it is thus critical to have an accurate estimation of the SCR system aging condition. In this paper, two Lyapunov-based observers utilizing the measurements of NOx and ammonia concentrations are analytically developed and verified in simulations for estimating the SCR aging condition. The measurement uncertainty is explicitly considered in the observer design process. A sufficient condition for the boundedness of the estimation error is derived. Simulation results under the US06 test cycle demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed observers.

Modeling Species Inhibition of NO Oxidation in Urea-SCR Catalysts for Diesel Engine NOx Control

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maruthi Devarakonda ◽  
Russell Tonkyn ◽  
Diana Tran ◽  
Jong Lee ◽  
Darrell Herling
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Kinetic Models ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
No Oxidation ◽  
Dissociation Kinetics ◽  
Scr Catalysts ◽  
Fast Scr ◽  
Standard Scr ◽  
Heavy Duty Diesel ◽  
Nox Control

Urea-selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts are regarded as the leading NOx aftertreatment technology to meet the 2010 NOx emission standards for on-highway vehicles running on heavy-duty diesel engines. However, issues such as low NOx conversion at low temperature conditions still exist due to various factors, including incomplete urea thermolysis, inhibition of SCR reactions by hydrocarbons and H2O. We have observed a noticeable reduction in the standard SCR reaction efficiency at low temperature with increasing water content. We observed a similar effect when hydrocarbons are present in the stream. This effect is absent under fast SCR conditions where NO ∼ NO2 in the feed gas. As a first step in understanding the effects of such inhibition on SCR reaction steps, kinetic models that predict the inhibition behavior of H2O and hydrocarbons on NO oxidation are presented in the paper. A one-dimensional SCR model was developed based on conservation of species equations and was coded as a C-language S-function and implemented in Matlab/Simulink environment. NO oxidation and NO2 dissociation kinetics were defined as a function of the respective adsorbate’s storage in the SCR catalyst. The corresponding kinetic models were then validated on temperature ramp tests that showed good match with the test data.

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