Catalytic converter function detection

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2005-02-22

2005-02-22

Denion, Thomas (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Internal combustion engine with treatment or handling of...

Having sensor or indicator of malfunction, unsafeness, or...

C060S274000, C060S276000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06857262

ABSTRACT:
A method and system detects the function of a catalytic converter in a vehicle using data received from an open path emissions sensor. The factors considered include whether the vehicle moving on a road is operating in a closed loop operating condition, whether the vehicle is operating in a cold start mode, and the hydrocarbon and other tailpipe emissions concentrations in an exhaust stream of the vehicle as measured by the open path sensor.

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