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Three way catalytic converter

Three way catalytic converter


To clean the exhaust emissions, a catalytic converter is used that can oxidise (C n H m ) and carbon monoxide (CO) to carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and water (H 2 O). The catalytic converter can also contribute to the partial oxidation of particles formed in the exhaust gases from diesel engines. A high sulphur content of the diesel fuel will lead to contamination of the catalytic converter and the risk of the formation of sulphates increases.

The catalytic converter consists of a ceramic monolith with a porous layer that increases the active area. In this layer, there are small particles of the catalytic material platinum (Pt).