Abstract
A method and apparatus for testing the durability of a catalytic converter incorporating a catalyst support honeycomb supported by a resilient mounting material within an exterior converter enclosure, the method comprising vibrating the exterior of the converter enclosure while the converter is heated to a predetermined testing temperature and while the force or acceleration applied to the catalyst support honeycomb by the vibrating exterior enclosure and resilient mounting layer is measured.
Patent Number
6,298,729
Date Of Issue
Inventors
Robert J. Locker; Constance B. Sawyer; Douglas J. Fox; James F. Unruh