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Method for detecting the degree of aging of catalytic converters

US10036298B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

UMICORE AG & CO. KG · DE

Inventors

Gregor Beulertz · Bayreuth, DE
Martin Votsmeier · Bruchköbel, DE
Ralf Moos · Friedrichshafen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 8, 2015
Grant date	Jul 31, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 8, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T10/40
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention is directed to a method for determining the state of aging of a catalytic converter (2). The disclosed method functions in a non-contacting manner as resonances formed when the catalytic converter (2) located in a housing is excited with high-frequency electromagnetic waves are analyzed.

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