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AFTERMARKET CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

AFTERMARKET CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. August 23, 2012. Other Topics Considered. Performance Parts. Diesel Programmers/Tuners. Alternative Fuels/Plug-In Hybrids. Reasons for Choosing the topic:. Catalytic converter – main emission control component in your vehicle

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AFTERMARKET CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

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  1. AFTERMARKET CATALYTIC CONVERTERS August 23, 2012

  2. Other Topics Considered Performance Parts Diesel Programmers/Tuners Alternative Fuels/Plug-In Hybrids

  3. Reasons for Choosing the topic: • Catalytic converter – main emission control component in your vehicle • Helpful if you need to buy a catalytic converter for an old vehicle • Aftermarket catalytic converter – a well-designed program that works!

  4. What is a Catalyst? cat-a-lyst (ˈkat-əl-əst) n. Chem. A substance usually present in small amounts relative to the reactants, that modifies and esp. increases the rate of chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. Source: Merriam-Webster dictionary

  5. Automotive Catalytic Converter • Located in exhaust stream • Its substrate is coated with precious metals that act as a catalyst to convert pollutants to H20, CO2, N2, and O2

  6. Aftermarket Catalytic Converters(Background) • Lower in cost than OEM replacement • Must be evaluated and approved by ARB before sale in CA (obtain Executive Order) • Required to meet new evaluation procedures and requirements starting 01/01/2009

  7. Aftermarket Catalytic Converters(Requirements to Obtain EO) • Performance criteria • Meet useful life emission standards • Durable for 5 years/50,000 miles • OBD II compatible • Non-OBD II vehicles to use OBD II converters • Warranty – 5 years/50,000 miles • Labeling • Vehicle application catalog • Quality control procedures • Installation requirements

  8. Aftermarket Catalytic Converters(Requirements to Ensure Compliance) • Confirmatory testing • Proper vehicle installation: Smog Check • Reporting: Quality Control, Warranty • ARB may inspect manufacturer/installer facilities • Audit testing • Enforcement

  9. ARB Activities Related to A/M Catalytic Converters • Issued 185 EOs – for vehicles with ULEV I and less stringent standards • Set-up database of available catalytic converters (DDSS-designed and supported) • ARB Public Information Helpline staff handles calls (125 to150 per week) • Pre-screening test to identify cat converters for audit testing

  10. Catalytic Converter Database https://ssl.arb.ca.gov/PartsSearchTool/CatalystSearchTool.aspx

  11. Pre-Screening Tests

  12. Pre-Screening Test Results (Cars)

  13. Pre-Screening Test Results (Trucks)

  14. A/M Catalytic Converters Produced

  15. A/M CAT Program A. Lyons M. McCarthy A. Wang

  16. A/M CAT Program 01-01-2009

  17. A/M CAT Program AMP

  18. A/M CAT Program • Cat Mfrs.: • Airtek • CarSound • Eastern • IMCO • Valina • Walker • Equipo • DDSS Aging Lab Testing Lab OBD II Staff EO

  19. A/M CAT Program EO AMP ARB Testing Lab

  20. A/M CAT Program Vehicle Owner Muffler Shop Smog Technician BAR ARB Helpline Cat Mfrs. AMP Cat

  21. A/M CAT Program ♫ Dem “Cats!” ♫ Dem “Cats!” Dem “Cats!” ♫ Dem “Cats!” ♫ Cat ♫ Dem “Cats!”

  22. Aftermarket Parts Section Staff • Jose Arguelles • Richard Carranza • Jae Do • Sidd Futaba • Dean Hermano • Dan Kim • Rich Muradliyan • Curt Schreiber

  23. Questions??

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