Why are catalytic converters designed with honeycomb surfaces to maximize the surface area inside?
2007-10-29 10:23:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Edit: This is the question, not a guess. I want to know why they are designed with the honeycomb shapes to increase surface area.
2007-10-29 10:31:56 · update #1
It is the same as a muffler. The exhaust has to flow down many halls to escape, therefore is treated more. If it was not honeycomb inside, the cat would be a few feet long...
2007-10-29 10:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by cheechalini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The exhaust gas must come in direct contact with the catalyst so the honeycomb works best. The surfaces of the honeycomb are coated with the catalyst,
2007-10-29 11:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That seems like a good guess.
2007-10-29 10:25:43 · answer #3 · answered by foodcritic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋