burns the fuel residue in the exhaust. it is a ceramic element that gets very hot and then burns things. some wood stoves also have a cat in their flue. it does the same thing and eleminates pollutants. in this case the heat given off is useful for heating the house.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.