Parkhurst & Wendel, L.L.P
Method for detection of performance reduction of exhaust gas purification catalyst
 A method for detection of the performance reduction of an exhaust gas purification catalyst used for reducing the concentration(s) of combustible components or (and) nitrogen oxides all present in an exhaust gas, which method detects a reduction in the heat amount E.sub.g generated from the exhaust gas by the reaction of the exhaust gas catalyzed by the catalyst, or a reduction in the cumulative heat amount generated from the exhaust gas by said reaction in a predetermined temperature range taken by the catalyst during its temperature increase. This method can detect the performance reduction of the catalyst accurately without conducting constant-speed vehicle running for a long time. 
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