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Description and Operation
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).