Optimization and control of induction-heated catalytic converter

众所周知，冷启动的优化管理是完成当前和未来排放立法的关键。冷启动排放导致了高达80%的有害车辆排放。轻型汽车原始设备制造商面临着达到这些目标的挑战(排放标准将在2016-2025年收紧45%。标准催化转化器一旦达到300°C的温度(熄火温度)，就能很好地工作。但是，这可能需要最多5分钟。一种成熟的方法是人为地提高废气温度，以足够快地达到催化剂的起燃温度，以满足排放限制。最近(2013年)，先进技术排放解决方案公司(ATES)开发了一种替代方法，使用名为SI-Cat的经济高效的感应加热催化转化器快速高效地预热催化转化器 (专利US1445280和US14452812)。 该项目的目标是开发ATES SI-Cat系统的电热建模能力，同时考虑电力供应、陶瓷基板内的导线分布、陶瓷基板的尺寸、导线的材料选择和控制策略。电热建模过程的目标是创建表示物理系统的磁和热行为的模型。该项目将汇集瑞尔森大学和ATES的人才，利用瑞尔森的资源，包括经验丰富的研究人员、精力充沛、目标驱动的研究生以及ATES的卓越记录，共同开发和优化ATES SI-Cat系统的电热建模。该项目将为大学和工业界提供一个独特的平台 合作推进阿特斯公司的感应加热催化转化器。此外，该项目还将为HQP的培训提供丰富的环境，让他们参与行业级产品的开发和设计。

It is well known that the optimal management of cold start is crucial to fulfill present and future emission legislation. Cold start emissions are causing up to 80% of our harmful vehicle emissions. Light vehicle OEMs are challenged to meet these targets (Emissions standards will tighten by 45% from 2016 - 2025. Standard catalytic converters work really well once they get up to 300°C temperature (light off temperature). However, this may take up to 5 minutes. A well-established way to reach the catalyst light-off temperature fast enough to fulfill emission limits consists of artificially increasing the exhaust gas temperature. Recently (in 2013), Advanced Technology Emission Solutions Inc. (ATES) developed an alternative way to warm up the catalytic converter in a fast and efficient manner using cost efficient induction-heated catalytic converter called SI-Cat (Patent US1445280 & US14452812). The objective of this project is to develop a capability for the electrothermal modeling of an ATES SI-Cat system in conjunction with considerations for electrical supply, distribution of wires within the ceramic substrate, size of the ceramic substrate, material choices for wire, and control strategy. The objective of the electrothermal modeling process is to create models that represent the magnetic and thermal behavior of the physical system. This project will pull together talents from Ryerson University and ATES and take the advantage of the resources of Ryerson including experienced researchers, energetic and goal-driven graduate students and the track record of excellence of ATES to jointly develop and optimize the electrothermal modeling of an ATES SI-Cat system. This project will provide a unique platform for university and industry to collaborate to advance induction-heated catalytic converter of ATES Inc. In addition, this project will provide a rich environment for the training of HQP by having them engaged in development and design of industry-caliber products.