The Structural Properties of an Aged Catalytic Converter and Determining the Effects on Engine Characteristics
The Structural Properties of an Aged Catalytic Converter

Resitoglu, Ibrahim Aslan | Sugozu, Banu | Kaya, Husamettin Samet

Catalytic converters are emission control systems used to reduce the pollutant emissions, primarily CO and HC, in vehicles powered by gasoline engines. The establishment of emission limitations (standards) by various organizations makes the use of these control systems mandatory. Catalytic converters are widely used in gasoline engine vehicles to control pollutant emissions. However, the effects of the operating time of these systems on their structure and engine characteristics are an important research topic. This study aims to understand the alteration in the structure of aged catalytic converter and the effect of aged catalytic converter on engine performance and emission characteristics. In this context, the structures of aged and fresh catalytic converters were characterized using SE...