Simurgh Advanced Industries Development Company maintains a well-equipped laboratory infrastructure dedicated to the development and optimisation of automotive catalysts. This setup is used specifically for the design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of these catalysts. The key equipment and their roles in the automotive catalyst development process are as follows:
Used for quantitative and qualitative analysis of precious metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium. This instrument enables precise control of noble metal loading and assessment of their uniform distribution on the catalyst support.
Used to measure specific surface area, pore volume and pore size distribution of alumina- or zirconia-based supports. These data are essential for achieving optimal noble metal dispersion and ensuring superior performance of automotive catalysts.
Measures the concentration of unburned hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the engine exhaust stream. These results provide a direct indicator of three-way catalyst efficiency.
Used to determine the light-off temperature, i.e. the temperature at which catalytic reactions for pollutant conversion start. A lower light-off temperature reflects higher catalyst activity under cold-start engine conditions.
Used to study the redox behaviour of metals and to determine the number and strength of active surface sites. These results form the basis for designing stable catalyst formulations with high resistance to poisoning and sintering.
Used to evaluate hydrodynamics and pressure drop across catalytic monoliths. The system helps optimise monolith channel design so that minimum pressure drop and maximum gas flow efficiency are achieved.
This system makes it possible to simulate harsh operating conditions, such as high temperatures, water vapour and different reactive gas atmospheres. It is used to assess catalyst durability and to guide the refinement of catalyst formulations.
A set of laboratory furnaces with precise temperature control, used for heat treatment, calcination, reduction and structural stabilisation of catalysts. These furnaces play a key role in preparing and activating automotive catalysts.
Used for accurate measurement of particle size distribution of catalyst powders and supports. Controlling particle size distribution is crucial for achieving suitable physical properties, optimal pressure drop and increased contact surface area in automotive catalysts.
This instrument measures the viscosity of washcoat slurries. Precise control of slurry viscosity is essential in monolith coating to ensure uniform layer thickness and proper adhesion of the coating.
The integration of these laboratory systems enables Simurgh Advanced Industries Development Company to carry out all stages of automotive catalyst development—design, synthesis, ageing, characterization, and performance testing—in a comprehensive and precise manner. This infrastructure provides a reliable platform for producing next-generation catalysts with high efficiency, long service life, and full compliance with international emission standards.