low temperature activity

low temperature activity
A description of the ability of a catalytic converter to purify exhaust gases in the warm-up phase following a cold start. This phase is included in most of the current exhaust emission test procedures, as CO and HC concentrations are particularly high when engines are operated below normal operating temperatures

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