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c0alition · 05-08-2008, 01:23 PM

How a catalytic converter works..
1. Reduction of nitrogen oxides to nitrogen and oxygen: 2NOx → xO2 + N2
2. Oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide: 2CO + O2 → 2CO2
3. Oxidation of unburnt hydrocarbons (HC) to carbon dioxide and water: 2 CxHy + (2x+y/2)O2 → 2xCO2 + yH2O

05-08-2008, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
c0alition NECO Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Walker, Louisiana Posts: 215	Re: Fuel leak through Exaust Pipe (HELP) How a catalytic converter works.. 1. Reduction of nitrogen oxides to nitrogen and oxygen: 2NOx → xO2 + N2 2. Oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide: 2CO + O2 → 2CO2 3. Oxidation of unburnt hydrocarbons (HC) to carbon dioxide and water: 2 CxHy + (2x+y/2)O2 → 2xCO2 + yH2O