NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION ON THE ENERGETIC PERFORMANCES OF CONVENTIONAL AND PELLET AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEMS IN FLOW-THROUGH AND REVERSE-FLOW DESIGNS

Abstract

The aim of the paper is the analysis of the energetic performances of structured and pelletized aftertreatment systems in flow-through and reverse-flow designs (passive and active flow control respectively) for diesel internal combustion engines. To this purpose, the influence of the engine operating conditions on the system performances has been investigated adopting a one-dimensional time-dependent model. Specifically, the thermal behaviour and the fuel saving capability of several arrangements have been characterized. The analysis has shown that the active emission control system with pelletized design guarantees higher heat retention capability. Furthermore, the numerical model has revealed the significant influence of the solid and exhaust gas temperature on the energy efficiency of the aftertreatment systems and the large effect of exhaust mass flow rate and unburned hydrocarbons concentration.

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Dates

  • Submission Date2011-07-27
  • Revision Date2011-07-27
  • Acceptance Date2011-09-16

DOI Reference

10.2298/TSCI110727103M

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