Conceptualization, designing, fabricating, and testing of unique three-way catalytic convertor-CuCA-Con

mechanical engineering

The new concept known as “CuCA-Con” was developed to curb the emission levels of automobiles which are directly affecting the atmosphere at increasing alarming rates. It is the new three-way catalytic convertor which has peculiar mechanical and chemical design, which aims at oxidation of harmful Carbon monoxide gas and reduction of the oxides of Nitrogen and Hydrocarbons present in exhaust of vehicles to less harmful pollutants. It also ensures the entrapment of soot particles and removal of bad odor from exhaust gas. The CuCA-Con was conceptualized and designed keeping in mind the important aspect i.e. “Design for manufacturability” and at the same time attaining the prime goal of research i.e. “Reduction of emissions”. Later, on the idea went through phases of modeling, fabrication and testing. The experimental results obtained from five way flue gas analyzer shows that the levels of oxides of Nitrogen, Carbon monoxide and Hydrocarbons in exhaust are reduced to such extent of satisfactory values that they satisfy Bharat stage-IV norms for four two wheelers, operating on gasoline and diesel. The low cost factor, effective catalysis of exhaust gas and versatile application of this catalytic convertor has made this unique invention. The idea and model was awarded overall second prize of Rs.40000 at SAE BAJA-2016, India. The award was solely sponsored by “Continental Group”, the leading automotive giant.

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