Catalytic converter for an internal combustion engine and method for operating a catalytic converter
AssigneeDr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
InventorUli Sofan
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Abstract
A catalytic converter for an internal combustion engine has a housing (2) and a catalyst element (12) formed in the housing (2). The housing (2) is formed such that exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine can flow through the housing (2). The catalyst element (12) is formed such that fluid can flow around and through it. Additionally, the catalyst element (12) has a plurality of ribs (15) on its surface (14) that faces the exhaust gas.
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A catalytic converter for an internal combustion engine, having a housing and a catalyst element in the housing, the housing being formed such that exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine can flow through the housing, wherein
- the catalyst element is formed such that fluid can flow around and through the catalyst element, and a surface of the catalyst element that faces the exhaust gas has a plurality of ribs.
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