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System for detecting deterioration of catalyst in catalytic converter

US5060473A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 1989
Grant dateOct 29, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system for detecting deterioration of a catalyst monitors temperature of catalyst. The system sets a temperature criterion which represents possible lowest temperature when the catalyst is in a normal condition. Abnormality of the catalyst is detected by detecting the catalyst temperature lower than the temperature criterion.

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