MI-TRAP
The MI-TRAP project (Mitigating Transport-Related Air Pollution) aims to address and reduce the significant impact of transportation on air quality in Europe. This collaborative initiative brings together leading institutions, universities, and companies from various countries to develop innovative solutions for monitoring, controlling, and mitigating air pollution.
Key objectives
- Developing advanced technologies for real-time monitoring of air pollutants.
- Implementing strategies to reduce emissions from transport sources.
- Enhancing public awareness and informing policy-making through data-driven insights.
- Collaborating with industry and government stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of solutions.
Catalytic Instruments GmbH & Co.KG is a key partner in the MI-TRAP project, bringing in specialized technology and expertise in air pollution measurement and control. Our focus is on the design and manufacture of catalytic strippers, which are essential tools for the project’s success.
Innovation: We are developing a compact version of our Catalytic Stripper specifically for the MI-TRAP project. This advanced device is designed for low flow rates (0.2 – 0.8 l/min), making it highly efficient in removing volatile and semi-volatile particles from the air. Its small and compact housing makes it ideal for deployment in both mobile and stationary air quality monitoring stations within the project.
Effectiveness: The compact catalytic stripper is notable for its ability to ensure more accurate measurements of particulate matter by effectively removing contaminants. Its design and functionality provide enhanced precision and reliability, making it a crucial component for detailed pollutant analysis in urban environments.
Standard Catalytic Strippers
In addition to the compact version, our standard catalytic strippers will be deployed throughout the project. These devices are known for their reliability and precision in removing unwanted particles, enhancing the accuracy of air pollution data collected.
Importance of Our Technology
Catalytic Instruments’ catalytic strippers are crucial for ensuring the MI-TRAP project meets its goals. By providing accurate and reliable measurements of air pollutants, these devices enable the project team to:
- Assess the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
- Monitor air quality in real-time.
- Make informed decisions based on precise data.
- Support the development of policies aimed at reducing transport-related air pollution.
Through our involvement in the MI-TRAP project, Catalytic Instruments reaffirms its commitment to advancing air quality measurement technologies and contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment.
Catalytic Core (CCS)
Features and Benefits
– Euro 7 ready (PMP compliant)
– Small size
– Low power requirements
– Customisable for flow & voltage
– Easy to install
– Guaranteed 2-year lifetime
Applications
– Volatile Particle Removal (VPR)*
– PTI testing
– PN-PEMS
– Aircraft turbine measurement**
– OEM integration
– Drone measurement
Inlet flowrate
– 0.2 – 1 L/min (at STP)
(Please contact us for higher flow rates)
Oxidation efficiency
– > 99.9% of Tetracontane
– As per SPN10 PMP regulation; – CMD > 50 nm – Integrated mass > 1 mg/m3
Solid particle penetration
– 60% at 10 nm
– 89% at 30 nm
– 94% at 50 nm
– 98% at 100 nm
Power
– 12 VDC
Dimensions & Weight
– 115 mm x 65 mm | ® 140 g – 180 g
The °Catalytic Stripper (CS) is a PMP-required EURO VII vehicle emission measurement component
Evermore stringent emissions regulations aim to improve internal combustion engine efficiency and air quality. For particulate emissions, this requires precise and repeatable measurement of particulate matter and number (PM; PN), which is achieved through the use of a Volatile Particle Remover (VPR). The VPR both dilutes the sample aerosol to manageable measurement levels and aims to remove all non-solid (i.e. non-soot) particles for more accurate measurement. Improvements in technology and understanding have led to the most stringent emissions controls yet conceived; where PN down to 10 nm now faces strict targets (Solid Particle Number 10nm; SPN10).
The ºCatalytic Stripper is now required in order to meet these measurement conditions, as the previous technology of a simple evaporation tube is not sufficiently able to reliably remove all volatile components from the aerosol, resulting in measurement artefacts and incorrect data, and interpretation.