PLATE CATALYSTS

Maximum service life.

Even under extreme

dust conditions.

Ceram plate catalysts are developed for use under extreme dust conditions. Large flow channels, an optimized free cross-section, and high erosion resistance enable reliable SCR performance in the most demanding industrial applications.

CATALYST TECHNOLOGY

Ceramically coated.
Designed for maximum performance and robustness.

Ceram plate-type catalysts consist of a catalytically active coating based on titanium dioxide, vanadium, and tungsten oxides, rolled onto an expanded stainless steel mesh produced in-house. The coated plates are assembled into element boxes and combined into large steel modules.

The wide, rectangular flow channels with minimal edge content ensure optimal flow dynamics, minimal dust accumulation, high erosion resistance, low SO₂ conversion, and low pressure drop. BBased on over 15 years of continuous material and process development, our technology today ensures reliable operation in hundreds of successfully operated plants worldwide.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

Resistant to deposits & erosion: Large, rectangular flow channels minimize dust deposits. The flexible plate structure made of expanded stainless steel mesh and a special catalyst formulation reliably withstand abrasive dusts even under extreme conditions.
High NOx conversion rates: Activity and geometry are individually designed for each application for maximum NOx conversion over the entire operating life.
Low pressure drop: The optimized plate arrangement and channel geometry minimize pressure drop and reduce energy consumption during operation.
Controlled SO₂ conversion: The design of the plate-type catalyst ensures that the SO₂ conversion remains within the specified limit values.
100% made in Austria: Stainless steel mesh and coating from our own production guarantee consistent quality and short supply chains.

CONFIGURATION & DIMENSIONS

Flexibly configured. Precisely tailored to your application.

Ceram Austria offers full flexibility in product composition; the number of plates, plate spacing, plate length, and catalyst type are determined depending on the dust load, flue gas conditions, operating temperature, and space requirements. Expanded metal production, coating, element assembly, and module packaging take place exclusively at the Frauental production site.

PLATE & COATING

Expanded stainless steel mesh in steel grades 1.4016 / 1.4301

The ceramic active mass (TiO₂ + WO₃ + V₂O₅) is automatically rolled onto the expanded mesh. The vanadium content can be adjusted in three catalyst formulations between 0.3% and 2.0% V₂O₅.

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ELEMENT BOXES

66 – 87 plates per element

The coated plates are assembled into element boxes fully automatically in Ceram's modern production facility. Depending on the process requirements and installation situation, both the number of plates per element and the plate length can be adjusted. Between 66 and 87 plates per element box and a plate length of 500 to 1,000 mm enable tailor-made solutions for your project.

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STEEL MODULE

Available in standardized and customized versions

The element boxes are installed in standardized steel modules manufactured in-house at the site for efficient integration into the SCR reactor. Customized module cross-sections are available on request. Ceram handles the design of the modules and, if required, also supplies the necessary grating covers, sealing plates, and lifting gear for installation.

MANUFACTURING IN AUSTRIA

From raw material weighing to delivery.

The plate-type catalyst is created in a manufacturing process tailored to the coating technology. In six controlled steps, each element is fully manufactured at the Frauental site, enabling complete quality control and traceability from raw material receipt to operation in the power plant.

01 Raw material weighing The process begins with the precise weighing of the raw materials. Each batch follows a defined recipe as the basis for consistent quality.

02 Kneading In the kneading process, the processability of the mass is improved and the key properties of the final product are specifically refined.

03 Roll coating The active mass is applied to the stainless steel mesh using special machines in a rolling process.

04 Element assembly The individual coated plates are stacked and assembled into stable element boxes.

05 Calcination The catalyst is calcined in the kiln under controlled conditions to develop its final catalytic properties and mechanical stability.

06 Quality release & delivery Finally, each element undergoes our established quality tests. After release, the elements are prepared for shipment individually or as a module.

APPLICATIONS

Proven in the industry's most dust-intensive processes.

Ceram Austria plate-type catalysts are used wherever SCR systems must deliver high performance under high abrasive loads. The Ceram plate-type system has decisive operational advantages over SCR honeycomb catalysts regarding erosion resistance, tendency to form deposits, and maintenance effort.

Applications

COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTSBituminous coal, lignite, PRB in high-dust SCR configurationOIL-FIRED BOILERSHeavy and light oil

Industry

HEAVY INDUSTRYExhaust gas treatment under high-dust conditions in the cement industryPROCESS INDUSTRYIndustrial exhaust gases with high particle content

DID YOU KNOW?

With CATLife™ catalyst management, Ceram Austria offers holistic catalyst management over the entire operating life: inspection, activity tests, cleaning, and replacement. This ensures your SCR system maintains its performance permanently.

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CONTACT

Your power plant, your OPEX, your challenge —

let's talk about it.

Describe your process conditions to us: exhaust gas composition, fuels, temperature window, required service life, and permissible pressure drop. Our experts will design the plate-type catalyst exactly for your plant.

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