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| Release date: October 29, 2007 MIRATECH Unveils Two New Catalyst Substrates NEXT(TM) and VORTEX(TM) are more efficient and durable than traditional industrial engine catalyst substrates. Tulsa, Oklahoma - MIRATECH Corporation (www.miratechcorp.com) has released two new industrial engine catalyst substrates: NEXT(TM), primarily for round catalyst elements and VORTEX(TM), primarily for rectangular catalyst elements. A catalyst substrate is the material on which catalytic precious metals are applied, usually via a wash coat. NEXT and VORTEX both give end-users two important category improvements, according to MIRATECH VP/Sales, Marketing and Engineering Bill Clary. "Because of their designs NEXT and VORTEX provide industrial engine operators greater catalyst element strength, durability and resistance to telescoping, as well as increased catalyst performance and efficiency. Both benefits come while still accommodating back pressure limits," says Clary. Increased "Turbulence Factor" Improves Catalyst Performance Looked at under a microscope the surface of a catalyst substrate's coating is rough and uneven and looks something like the surface of a sponge. This microscopic sponge-like surface where the catalyst's precious metals (usually some combination of platinum, palladium and rhodium) reside is full of nooks, crannies, pockets and pores. It's a design that is anything but flat. To reach the precious metals embedded in this uneven surface, and thus achieve catalysis, good mixing of the engine exhaust with the catalyst precious metals is essential. "Good mixing comes from turbulent exhaust flow," Clary explains. Laminar (straight-line) exhaust flow of most traditional substrates produces mixing only in the first fraction of the total catalyst substrate. With no obstructions - or changes in the velocity of flow - traditional catalyst exhaust goes quickly from turbulent at the beginning of the substrate to laminar (straight-line) flow through the rest of the substrate. With traditional catalyst substrates (sometimes called "open-foil" substrates) exhaust flow is turbulent for less than 15% of the length of the substrate channel. The remaining 85% of the substrate channel length is straight-line laminar flow where little, if any, mixing occurs which means fewer pollutants are exposed to the precious metal compound that lines the walls of the substrate. "Using two very different designs," according to Clary, "NEXT and VORTEX substrates increase catalyst performance and efficiency by maintaining a higher percentage of turbulent exhaust flow across the entire length of each catalyst substrate." Both NEXT and VORTEX produce what MIRATECH calls a high Turbulence Factor - the percent of turbulence across the length of the substrate - according to Clary. NEXT substrate has creases or grooves in the foil to interrupt air flow and create more turbulent zones. Each groove in the NEXT substrate creates a following turbulent zone in the channel. Multiple grooves produce multiple turbulent zones which boosts catalyst performance because more mixing means more pollutants react with more precious metals. NEXT also has a lower backpressure than traditional substrates, says Clary. "NEXT uses 60 degree triangular channels that give a higher percentage of open substrate frontal area than traditional straight-line flow substrates," says Clary. "That means NEXT is optimized not only for maximum catalyst reactivity, but also for low back pressure," he adds. VORTEX substrate, because it's rectangular, takes a different path to a high Turbulence Factor than NEXT, MIRATECH's round substrate. VORTEX achieves a high Turbulence Factor through superior static mixing and mass transfer. VORTEX is a corrugated foil substrate that is layered and stacked in an off-setting, overlapping, angle-channel pattern where each overlap point is electronically resistant welded. The angled overlapping channels, combined with the resistant weld-points design, create turbulent air-flow through the entire length of the VORTEX substrate. Increasing Element Durability and Strength through Advanced Substrate Design Not only do both of the new MIRATECH substrates realize better turbulence for enhanced performance, but both substrates also offer a benefit many industrial engine end-users would say is even more important for catalytic converters - increased strength and durability. The very different designs of NEXT and VORTEX that produce better mixing also make each substrate stronger, more durable and less prone to nesting or telescoping than traditional straight-line flow substrates. The grooves in NEXT that create multiple turbulent zones for better performance also increase substrate strength. The NEXT grooves interlock every layer of the catalyst substrate in a layer by layer pattern across the entire diameter and length of the substrate. This self locking system joins the flat and corrugated strips together and makes the entire matrix stronger and more stable. MIRATECH's VORTEX rectangular substrate likewise traces its strength and durability to the design that also creates its increased turbulence. The off-setting angled channel pattern provides many thousands of electronic resistant weld-points and makes VORTEX a superior strength substrate when compared to straight-line substrate products. Broad Product Application - Better Availability Clary says NEXT and VORTEX substrates will be incorporated across MIRATECH and non-MIRATECH products and a stocking inventory will often allow same-day shipping of elements. NEXT elements will be used in MIRATECH's round product lines (MN, MBA, IQ elements and housings and RC and QC series converter/silencers). NEXT raw materials will be kept in stock as will a wide inventory of finished ready-to-ship elements. VORTEX elements' rectangular structure lets MIRATECH design catalyst elements of any size while providing off-the-shelf availability for many common sizes. In addition, VORTEX elements will be compatible with many non-MIRATECH housings (including GT Exhaust Systems, Johnson Matthey and Maxim Designs). |
| 相关内容http://www.miratechcorp.com MIRATECH Catalyst ElementsMIRATECH catalysts give you reliable, low-cost, no-hassle solutions in emissions control – for rich-burn and lean-burn stationary, reciprocating engines of virtually all shapes and sizes, in virtually any industrial application, They keep your operation on the right side of the non-compliance fine-line, with easy installation and maintenance, less impact on engine performance, and fewer headaches for you and your people. • 3-Way Catalyst: Rich Burn Natural Gas, CNG, LPG Engines Reduction of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrocarbons (HC), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). • Oxidation Catalyst: Lean Burn NG & Dual-Fuel Engines Reduction of NOx, CO, HC, VOCs and HAPs • Diesel Oxidation Catalyst: Diesel Engines Reduction of NOx, CO, HC, VOCs, HAPs, particulates and SOF The MIRATECH Difference: Better Designed, Better Built Catalysts The MIRATECH catalyst difference starts with our unique Flat-Top Bonnet™ design, which eliminates blow-by and evens-out pressure across the catalyst face. In real-world operation, nothing prevents nesting or resists vibration and shock better than the MIRATECH catalyst’s corrugated metal-foil construction, with the multi-layered honeycomb design adding durability. Chemisorption catalyst impregnation produces a cost-effective, long-lasting element that resists masking and catalyst “poisoning.” And the patented MIRATECH banding and pinning process is your assurance of superior mechanical strength and high-temperature tolerance. Each element is wrapped in tough, 304 stainless steel for virtual indestructibility, as well as personnel safety. The hard outer band, with its "Easy-Grab" lift-shelf, protects workers from injury and makes element insertion and removal quick and easy. Bottom line: MIRATECH catalysts work harder, perform better and last longer. The result? Ongoing compliance – with better value and less distraction from what matters most: running your operation. MIRATECH Replacement Catalysts. MIRATECH manufactures replacement elements for our MBA, EQ and IQ catalytic converters, as well as our RCS/RHS Catalyst-Silencer combos. Custom designs to replace elements from other manufacturers are also available. Catalyst HousingsMIRATECH has worked long and hard to design and build catalytic converter housings that are longer lasting, more versatile, and easier to install and maintain. Ask hundreds of satisfied MIRATECH customers, and you’ll find they agree: Mission accomplished! We offer a range of models – each in a wide range of sizes – to meet customer needs: • MN/MBA: Top-quality catalyst housings for stationary natural gas, LPG and diesel engines in the 50 to 400 hp range. • IQ: The low-cost, high-value smart choice for natural gas, propane, diesel and dual-fuel engines from 200 to 8000 hp. • QCC/QCH: Economical, low-maintenance catalytic converter/silencer combos for 50 – 400 hp stationary engines. • RCS/RHS: Cost-effective, easy-to-install catalytic converter/silencer combos for natural gas, propane, diesel and dual-fuel engines from 200 to 8000 hp. Together with long lasting, hard working MIRATECH catalyst elements, these housings deliver ongoing compliance with low maintenance, minimal impact on engine performance, and less disruption of your normal operations. Better Designed. Better Built Housings. MIRATECH catalyst housings are designed for the easiest possible installation and maintenance. Each unit is made of A-36 carbon-steel or 304 stainless – your choice – for durable, long-lasting performance in any operating environment.
When we ship a solution to your job site, that’s the beginning, not the end, of the MIRATECH commitment. We back every product – and every customer – with full support. If there’s a question, we’ll answer it. If there’s a problem, we’ll fix it – no ifs ands, or buts. MIRATECH stands ready to assist you over the longer haul, too, with a full spectrum o ongoing service options, on-site technical support and training programs designed to take emissions control issues off your busy agenda. We also offer prompt, cost-effective, high-value aftermarket support: replacement catalysts, washing and repair services, and more. |
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