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AssigneeFleetguard, Inc.
InventorsBradlee J. Stroia, Robert C. Yu, Rahul Mital, Michael J. Cunningham
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Exhaust flow from an internal combustion engine is divided in a predetermined ratio between two adsorber catalysts arranged in parallel during lean operation. A regeneration cycle time is predetermined and regeneration is accomplished by injecting hydrocarbons into a catalyst leg having a reduced exhaust flow. Upon regeneration of the catalyst, the exhaust gas flow distribution is reversed and the opposite catalyst is regenerated while the regenerated catalyst bears the brunt of the exhaust flow. The exhaust flow then reverts to a normal (e.g. 50—50) flow distribution until another regeneration cycle is warranted. A catalytic soot filter placed upstream of each adsorber is also regenerated by hydrocarbon injection. The addition of the catalytic soot filter provides more time and surface area for the hydrocarbon to react with the oxygen. Some of the diesel fuel is reformulated into hydrogen and carbon monoxide for superior regeneration.
An internal combustion engine aftertreatment system for treating exhaust gases exiting an engine, the system comprising:
An internal combustion engine aftertreatment system for treating exhaust gases exiting an engine, the system comprising:
An internal combustion engine aftertreatment system for treating exhaust gases exiting an engine, the system comprising:
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