Author Question: A catalytic converter is being tested with an infrared pyrometer. Which is an acceptable result? (Read 74 times)

ec501234 · **on:** Aug 13, 2021

Question 1

A catalytic converter has to be at least how hot before it begins to work?
◦ 500 degrees F
◦ 1,000 degrees F
◦ 1,500 degrees F
◦ 2,000 degrees F

Question 2

A catalytic converter is being tested with an infrared pyrometer. Which is an acceptable result?
◦ The inlet should be hotter than the outlet by 10%
◦ The outlet should be hotter than the inlet by 10%
◦ Both the inlet and outlet should be the same temperature after the converter reaches operating temperature
◦ The temperature of a catalytic converter is the best test to perform to locate a restricted unit