Systems, devices, and methods for regenerating a particulate filter
AssigneeJtsmcdp, LLC
InventorsMark Colaw, John Stiles, David Philips
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Abstract
Embodiments described herein methods can be used in particulate filter regeneration, such as particulate filters used for filtering the exhaust of an engine, e.g., a diesel engine. Systems herein can be configured to dispense combustion gas(es) into housing were a particulate filter is contained and to ignite the combustion gases. Methods for conducting a safety verification process of such systems are disclosed, as well as methods for regenerating the filters. Still other embodiments are described.
Claims5
An exhaust pipe fitting comprising:
- a sidewall having a first end and a second end and defining a conduit extending between the first end and the second end, where the sidewall comprises an opening disposed between the first end and the second end that is in fluid communication with the conduit;
- a lock coupled to the sidewall and configured to releasably couple to one or more fluid supply lines when the one or more fluid supply lines are extend through the opening;
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- the first end and the second end each configured to couple to an exhaust pipe or to a particulate filter housing such that the sidewall defines a portion of an engine exhaust path that is upstream or downstream of the particulate filter housing.
A method of testing a particulate filter regeneration system, the method comprising:
- opening a first valve downstream of a first fuel reservoir, a fuel pressure regulator, a second valve, and a pressure sensor disposed between the first valve and the second valve, where the first valve and the second valve each define a portion of a first conduit;
- closing the first valve;
- after closing the first valve, comparing a pressure between the first valve and the second valve to a first threshold value;
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- if the pressure between the first valve and the second valve is below the first threshold value, opening the second valve, closing the second valve, comparing the pressure between the first valve and the second valve to a second threshold value.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.