18411685. ELECTRICALLY HEATED CATALYST SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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ELECTRICALLY HEATED CATALYST SYSTEM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Shinobu Shimasaki of Toyota-shi (JP)
Takahiro Sadamitsu of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
Katsumi Saiki of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Ryosuke Sakai of Nagoya-shi (JP)
ELECTRICALLY HEATED CATALYST SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18411685 titled 'ELECTRICALLY HEATED CATALYST SYSTEM
The abstract describes an electrically heated catalyst system that includes a conductive catalyst support with metal terminals, a buck-boost converter, an inverter, and a controller to control the system.
- The catalyst support is made of a conductive material and has an outer surface.
- Metal terminals are attached to the outer surface of the catalyst support.
- A buck-boost converter applies a voltage across the two metal terminals.
- An inverter is placed between the metal terminals and the buck-boost converter to switch the direction of energization.
- A controller controls the inverter and switches the direction of energization when a prescribed time interval is reached.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for catalytic converters in vehicles. - Industrial processes requiring catalytic reactions. - Energy-efficient heating systems in various applications.
Problems Solved: - Efficiently heating catalysts for chemical reactions. - Controlling the direction and timing of energization for optimal performance.
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in catalytic reactions. - Energy savings due to precise control of heating. - Extended catalyst lifespan.
Commercial Applications: Title: Electrically Heated Catalyst Systems for Enhanced Performance in Automotive and Industrial Applications This technology can be utilized in automotive catalytic converters, industrial chemical processes, and energy-efficient heating systems, providing improved performance and energy savings.
Questions about Electrically Heated Catalyst Systems: 1. How does the inverter switch the direction of energization in the system? The inverter switches the direction of energization by controlling the flow of electricity between the metal terminals and the buck-boost converter. 2. What are the potential long-term benefits of using electrically heated catalyst systems in industrial applications? Electrically heated catalyst systems can lead to increased efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and cost savings in industrial processes over time.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electrically heated catalyst system includes a catalyst support that is made of a conductive material and includes an outer surface, a pair of metal terminals attached to the outer surface of the catalyst support, a buck-boost converter that applies a voltage across the two metal terminals, an inverter that is disposed between the two metal terminals and the buck-boost converter and switches a direction of energization to the two metal terminals, and a controller that controls the inverter. When an energization time to the two metal terminals reaches the end of a prescribed time interval, the controller switches the direction of energization to the two metal terminals.
