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Catalytic Converter: Description and Operation

Description

The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst. It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from
the oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
There are two types of three-way catalyst; Palette type and Monolith type.

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