DOE OSTI · 1041019
Electrically heated DPF start-up strategy
Abstract
An exhaust system that processes exhaust generated by an engine has a diesel particulate filter (DPF) that is disposed downstream of the engine and that filters particulates in the exhaust. An electrical heater is disposed upstream of the DPF and selectively heats the exhaust to initiate combustion of the particulates. Heat generated by combustion of particulates in the heater induces combustion of particulates within the DPF. A control module selectively enables current flow to the electrical heater for an initial period of a DPF regeneration cycle, and limits exhaust flow while the electrical heater is heating to a predetermined soot combustion temperature.
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Gonze, Eugene V, Ament, Frank. 2012-04-10. Electrically heated DPF start-up strategy. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1041019
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