Catalytic Systems in the Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions in Diesel-Powered Trucks

Jessimon Ferreira, Dana I. Andrade, Maria E. K. Fuziki, Lariana N. B. de Almeida, Leda M. S. Colpini, Giane G. Lenzi and Angelo M. Tusset
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Jessimon Ferreira: Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Paraná-Rua Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire St. 330, Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Brazil
Dana I. Andrade: Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Paraná-Rua Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire St. 330, Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Brazil
Maria E. K. Fuziki: Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of Maringá, Colombo Ave. 5790, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
Lariana N. B. de Almeida: Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of Maringá, Colombo Ave. 5790, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
Leda M. S. Colpini: Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Paraná, Rua Doutor João Maximiano 426, Jandaia do Sul 86900-000, Brazil
Giane G. Lenzi: Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Paraná-Rua Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire St. 330, Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Brazil
Angelo M. Tusset: Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Paraná-Rua Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire St. 330, Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Brazil

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 11, 1-12

Abstract: In recent years, the number of motor vehicles in circulation has increased in proportion to Brazil’s economic growth, resulting in an increase in emissions of toxic gases from combustion, such as nitrogen oxide, particulate matter, carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds, among other polluting compounds. This type of pollution has its impacts potentiated in large cities, accumulating due to the configuration of streets and buildings in large urban centers, and can even penetrate indoor environments, having harmful effects on the health of residents. To minimize the emission of these gases, catalytic converters can be used in the vehicle exhausts. Catalytic converters are a promising technology used to reduce exhaust emissions from the engine. In this context, this paper presents an overview of the emission of toxic gases by heavy transport powered by diesel oil and the influence of the use of automotive catalysts in reducing the emission of toxic gases. Additionally, a proposal for monitoring the useful life of automotive catalysts is presented through an electronic sensing system, which makes it possible to determine the catalyst efficiency and the appropriate point for its reactivation or replacement.

Keywords: automotive catalysts; emission of toxic gases; temperature sensor (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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