The three-way catalytic converter

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The three-way catalytic converter provided by OpenLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 12 hours worth of material. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from OpenLearn. The course is taught in Englishand is Free Certificate. Visit the course page at OpenLearn for detailed price information.

Overview
  • This free course is concerned primarily with the chemistry that underpins the operation of the three-way catalytic converter that is placed in the exhaust systems of motor vehicles in order to ...

Syllabus
    • Introduction
    • Learning outcomes
    • 1. Overview
    • 4.1 Exhaust pollutants
    • 4.2 The three-way catalytic converter
    • 4.2.1 Composition
    • 4.2.2 Catalyst performance
    • 4.3 Exhaust emission characteristics
    • 4.4 The chemical reactions
    • 4.4.1 Introduction
    • 4.3.2 Removal of CO
    • 4.3.3 Removal of hydrocarbons
    • 4.3.4 Removal of NO
    • 4.3.5 Postscript
    • 4.3.6 The role of CeO2
    • 4.3.7 Chemical reactions: summary
    • 4.5 Catalyst deterioration
    • 4.5.1 Introduction
    • 4.5.2 Thermal effects
    • 4.5.3 The effect of poisons
    • 4.5.4 Phosphorus
    • 4.5.5 Sulfur
    • 4.5.6 Catalyst deterioration: summary
    • Conclusion
    • Acknowledgements