Method and system for determining temperature set points in systems having particulate filters with regeneration capabilities

A method for determining a particulate filter temperature set point (Tset) value for a particulate filter, wherein the Tset value is used to control regeneration of particulates captured by the particulate filter, the method comprising:

• determining a critical temperature (Tc) value for the filter, the Tc value corresponding with a maximum temperature to which the filter may be desirably exposed during regeneration before risking heat damage;
• determining a temperature adjustment (Ta) value for the filter, the Ta value reflecting thermal inertia of the filter during regeneration;
• and
• determining the Tset value as a function of the Tc and Ta values.