CATALYTIC CONVERTER [SKYACTIV-D 2.2]
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Purpose, Function
• Purifies contaminants in the exhaust gas by utilizing chemical reactions.
Construction
• The catalytic converter is installed to the rear of the engine.
Operation
• The catalytic converter converts the noxious carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon in the exhaust gas to non-noxious carbon dioxide and water.
Oxidization process
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O2+ HC + CO = CO2+ H2O