Download: AVL White Paper – Exhaust System Development Through Virtual Prototyping

Fuel combustion in internal combustion engines leads to pollutants classified as harmful for human health and environment. Today, nitrogen oxides are in the center of the public discussion on air pollution. Related emission limits are continuously exceeded in metropolitan areas and regulators are asking for stringent measures to improve air quality.

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) allows reducing nitrogen oxides contained in exhaust gases of both, industrial and automotive combustion systems. While SCR is one of the most efficient technologies available to help reduce engine emissions, their development and integration into vehicles is particularly demanding.

Virtual prototyping is a proven way to achieve full component functionality under diverse operating conditions and to avoid malfunctioning and mechanical damage.