CATALYTIC CONVERTER [SKYACTIV-D 1.5]

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Purpose, Function

•  The catalytic converter (oxidation catalyst) utilizes chemical reactions to purify contaminants in the exhaust gas.

Construction

•  The catalytic converter is located behind the engine.
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Operation

•  The catalytic converter (oxidation catalyst) converts the noxious carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon in the exhaust gas to non-noxious carbon dioxide and water.
Oxidization process
O2+ HC + CO = CO2+ H2O
•  For details on the catalytic converter (oxidation catalyst), refer to the DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER. (See DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)