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Catalytic Converters. AP Environmental Sciencer. Catalytic Converters. Why are Catalytic Converters Important. In 1975, the catalytic converter was installed on all new cars.
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Catalytic Converters AP Environmental Sciencer
Why are Catalytic Converters Important • In 1975, the catalytic converter was installed on all new cars. • The job of the catalytic converter is convert harmful pollutants into less harmful emissions before they ever leave the car’s exhaust system.
Catalytic converters • Catalytic converters are designed to reduce all three pollutants: • Carbon monoxide • Hydrocarbons • Nitrogen oxides • Main emissions of the car engine • Nitrogen gas N2 • Carbon dioxide • Water vapor
Video on how C.C.’s work • Catalytic Converter Operations
Removing SO2 from Coal A coal scrubber is designed to remove SO2 and Nox from coal production factories. Please take notes on the Coal Scrubber Notepage while watching this video.
Coal Scrubbers • Coal production & scrubbers