{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "Process for monitoring the function of a three-way catalyst in the exhaust gas channel of an IC engine comprises determining the lambda region; acquiring the size of the NOx signal and/or the value of a gradient of the NOx signal in a prescribed measuring interval within the lambda region; and…",
  "path": "/patents/1109901",
  "publishedAt": "2001-09-26T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "F01N11/00",
    "VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]"
  ],
  "textContent": "Process for monitoring the function of a three-way catalyst in the exhaust gas channel of an IC engine comprises determining the lambda region; acquiring the size of the NOx signal and/or the value of a gradient of the NOx signal in a prescribed measuring interval within the lambda region; and comparing with threshold values and indicating damage to the catalyst on exceeding the threshold values. An Independent claim is also included for a device for monitoring the function of a three-way catalyst in the exhaust gas channel of an IC engine. Preferred Features: The lambda region comprises a stoichiometric operating point of the IC engine. During the function monitoring by a control device, a NOx signal of a NOx-sensitive measuring device and a lambda value are acquired using at least one lambda probe. A mixture composition to be burned in the direction of an actual operating point is influenced depending on the gradient of the lambda value and the NOx signal until a prescribed theoretical value for the gradient of the NOx signal is reached.",
  "title": "Monitoring device and method of a 3-way catalyst in the exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine"
}