Positive Test Results for New Enviro Cat Catalytic Converter
6 July 2000
Environmental Solutions Worldwide Reports Positive Test Results for New Enviro Cat Catalytic Converter
MARKHAM, Ontario - ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE, INC. the developer of a high-performance environmentally friendly catalytic converter and spark plug technology, announced today successful results for initial in-house emissions testing of its proprietary Enviro Cat(TM) catalytic converter.The tests on Environmental Solutions Worldwide's second-stage Enviro Cat(TM) prototype were conducted over the past few weeks and the Company reported the following key conclusions:
1. The Enviro Cat(TM)was twice as effective as a new converter made
by an original equipment manufacturer in reducing Nitrous Oxide
(NOx) emissions.
2. Hydrocarbon emissions were within required limits. Carbon Monoxide
(CO) emissions were slightly above required limits. ESWW is
confident that these can both be eliminated in the next round of
testing.
3. The metallic content of the substrate can be doubled to further
increase the Enviro Cat(TM)'s effectiveness.
4. The Enviro Cat(TM) produced acceptable emission reductions even
though the prototype tested was only one-quarter the size of
conventional converters.
"The initial tests demonstrated the effectiveness of the Enviro Cat(TM) and its proprietary technology in dramatically reducing exhaust emissions," stated Mark Nicole, Chief Operating Officer of Environmental Solutions Worldwide. "The Enviro Cat(TM) has also proven to be highly effective in reducing emissions of nitrous oxide, one of the significant greenhouse gases that contributes to global warming," Mr. Nicole added.
Mr. Nicole noted that further testing will be conducted in the near future with independent laboratories and manufacturers.
Test Criteria
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The tests were conducted at an authorized emissions testing station in Pennsylvania in the United States. A prototype Enviro Cat(TM), consisting of 19 (1.5-inch and 0.75 inch in diameter), 400-cell honeycomb extrusions encased in a canister made by an original equipment manufacturer, was used in the tests. The Enviro Cat(TM) extrusions were stacked together and wrapped with high-temperature insulation. The space between the cakes was sealed with a temperature-resistant paste.
The vehicle used in the testing was a 1991 Ford F350 truck powered by a 7.5-liter (460 cubic inch) gasoline engine. The truck, which was in good condition, had 68,540 miles on the odometer and was equipped with an original factory catalytic converter.
The tests, using unleaded gasoline, were conducted within the strict limitations applying to Pennsylvania Test Emission Procedures. Individual tests were made on the vehicle with the catalytic converter removed, with the original catalytic converter installed, on a new catalytic converter made by an original equipment manufacturer and on the Enviro Cat(TM).
Internal Surface Area of Substrates
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The internal surface area of the original and new OEM converter substrate were identical. For test purposes, the internal surface area of the Enviro Cat(TM) substrate was less than a quarter of the size of the other two.
The Enviro Cat(TM) substrate was a combination of 19 small substrates of 1 1/2 and 3/4-inch dimension, bundled together. While the substrates had been fired, the high temperature paste used to fill the space between the extrusions was not, and undoubtedly contributed to high hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide readings through emission leakage, which can be easily remedied.
Strength Results
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Detailed strength tests were previously undertaken by Environmental Solutions Worldwide to determine how extensively the metallic percentage being used in conjunction with ceramic material in the Enviro Cat(TM) can be increased. These tests indicated that the current ratio of metals can be doubled, which will increase the internal strength of the substrate beyond that of current manufactured products. This should substantially increase the effectiveness of the Enviro Cat(TM).
The emissions results are summarized in the following chart with accompanying notes putting the results in perspective. The test covered emissions in parts per million (ppm) for hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrous oxide (NOx), and give percentages for carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen (O2) in the final exhaust emission.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note No Cat New Enviro Enviro Cat(TM) Pennsylvania Refer- Gases Loaded OEM Cat Cat(TM) with Manual State ences EGR Valve (1) Minimum Limits -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) NO(x) (ppm) 1608 1395 1134 243 893 (3) HC (ppm) 39 44 62 78 134 (3) CO % 0.83 0.0 2.44 1.21 1.13 (4) CO2 % 10.5 11.4 9.9 10.0 Not applicable (4) O2 % 5.1 4.4 5.0 5.2 Not applicable --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. On this particular vehicle, an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculating)
valve was fitted. The significance of this is to allow waste
engine gases to be recirculated through the carburetor and be
burned.
2. A new OEM converter cut the amount of NO(x) from 1608 to 1395 ppm
(parts per million), or 213 ppm. The Enviro Cat(TM) improved the
amount of NO(x) from 1608 to 1134 ppm, or 474 ppm. After the
Manual EGR valve was activated, this was reduced further to 243
ppm, which is 27.21% of the required limit.
3. The HC and CO readings for the Enviro Cat(TM) were caused by
emissions of the binder used in the high-temperature-resistant
paste. This had not been fired in a kiln. Further tests with fired
temperature-resistant paste should demonstrate the HC and CO
readings more accurately.
4. The CO2 and O2 emissions are not damaging gases. The significance
of including these results were to identify possible leakage. In
these tests, these results were normal.
Future Plans and Prospects
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Environmental Solutions Worldwide has accelerated its order for full-sized dyes to produce comparative substrates to the latest existing products. These should be delivered beginning in the next two weeks. Environmental Solutions Worldwide has also received offers from other companies, including automobile manufacturers, OEMs for exhaust systems and catalytic converter makers, for potential joint ventures. Environmental Solutions Worldwide plans to establish joint ventures with interested companies, who will be encouraged to test the Enviro Cat(TM) under non-disclosure, non-analysis arrangements.
"Environmental Solutions Worldwide is extremely satisfied with the development process and test results of the Enviro Cat(TM), stated Mr. Nicole, the COO. "We also are pleased to report that Environmental Solutions Worldwide is currently holding discussions with financial institutions in New York and elsewhere to provide capital to take the Company to its next stage of development."
Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc., through its wholly-owned BBL Technologies, Inc., subsidiary, is a developer of proprietary catalytic converter technology used in its prototype Enviro Cat(TM) catalytic converter, which is designed to dramatically reduce toxic emissions, including nitrous oxide, expelled by internal combustion engines. The converter requires no precious metals in the manufacturing process, making it less expensive to produce. The Company also has developed a new, highly efficient spark plug with the potential of increasing the efficiency of internal combustion engines, reducing toxic emissions while increasing fuel economy. Environmental Solutions holds Canadian patents and U.S. patent pending on its technology and is in the process of obtaining worldwide patent protection. For additional information visit the Company's Web site at (www.cleanerfuture.com) or call Bengt Odner, CEO, or Mark Nicole, COO, at 905-947-9923.
