Date of Award
2020
Document Type
Open Access Master's Report
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MS)
Administrative Home Department
Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
Advisor 1
Jeffrey Naber
Committee Member 1
David Kubinski
Committee Member 2
Jason Blough
Abstract
The radio frequency (RF) measurement technique has been shown to be a viable method for measurement of the amount of soot loaded onto DPF’s [1] and the amount of NH3 stored on SCR catalysts [2]. In one of the configurations, a microwave resonant cavity is formed by the metal can encasing the enclosed catalyst. Two metal probes acting as antennas are placed on either side of the catalyst. Power transmitted between the antennas is monitored as the frequency of the signal is swept. At certain frequencies, resonance is achieved. Measurements of the resonance frequencies, amplitude at resonance, and the mean amplitude over a frequency range give information regarding dielectric properties of the catalyst. We show how the RF response is influenced by soot and NH3 loading on the SDPF. We demonstrate the comparative responses and show how the soot loading can be determined with little influence by the stored NH3.
Recommended Citation
Sethia, Shreyans, "Radio Frequency Studies of Soot Loading and Ammonia Storage on a Diesel Particulate Filter with a SCR Catalyst Coating", Open Access Master's Report, Michigan Technological University, 2020.
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