A catalytic converter is being tested with an infrared pyrometer. ...

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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

[Ptupou85]

Answer 1

500 degrees F

Answer 2

The outlet should be hotter than the inlet by 10%

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[lindahyatt42]

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