EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEMS
Fundamental development of the science and engineering underlying the design of exhaust aftertreatment (catalyst) systems for automotive (internal combustion engine containing) systems. Emphasis is on gasoline and diesel, spark-ignition and compression-ignition combustion engines, though the same fundamentals may be applied to other fuels or combustion types. Introductory material is included on aspects that are related to emissions, including regulatory standards, gasoline and diesel engine basics, fuels, lubricants, combustion, instrumentation, and formation of pollutants. Several causes of emissions and pollutants are intertwined throughout the various topics and the control and treatment of specific emissions species are discussed by device type.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the process that drive emissions formation, know what a catalyst is, and be familiar with the ever-changing landscape of regulations. Audience: Graduate 2. Compare/contrast emissions testing protocols and emissions measurement equipment to be able to choose the ones best suited to their needs Audience: Graduate 3. Explain the purpose of the Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EAS) and its reliance on On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) for operations and warranty issues Audience: Graduate 4. Analyze and describe the operations of the Oxidation Catalysts (OCs) and describe the operations of the Three-Way Catalyst (TWC) Audience: Graduate 5. Analyze and describe the operations of the Particulate Filters Audience: Graduate 6. Analyze and describe the operations of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst and include Ammonia Slip Catalysts Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the process that drive emissions formation, know what a catalyst is, and be familiar with the ever-changing landscape of regulations. Audience: Graduate 2. Compare/contrast emissions testing protocols and emissions measurement equipment to be able to choose the ones best suited to their needs Audience: Graduate 3. Explain the purpose of the Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EAS) and its reliance on On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) for operations and warranty issues Audience: Graduate 4. Analyze and describe the operations of the Oxidation Catalysts (OCs) and describe the operations of the Three-Way Catalyst (TWC) Audience: Graduate 5. Analyze and describe the operations of the Particulate Filters Audience: Graduate 6. Analyze and describe the operations of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst and include Ammonia Slip Catalysts Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027