Catalysts Against Pollution

Synopsis

A negative aspect of automotive transport is increasing levels of air pollution. Engineering improvements and materials science help to solve that problem. The catalytic converter is an advanced example of applied chemistry and materials engineering of a mass-produced item. Shows in microscopic detail the internal construction of these devices and the molecular engineering behind their design. Explains the basic chemistry of pollutants and pollutant removal, and engineer Brian Randall explains the implications for engine design and how results are tested. Shows the testing of cars on ‘rolling roads’ and under engine test conditions.

Series

Materials: Engineering and Science, Course T203

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Chemistry; Engineering

Keywords

air quality; cars; catalytic converters; engineering design; materials science

Credits

Producer

Philip Ashby

Cast

Mark Endean

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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