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Face crack reduction strategy for particulate filters

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1034616

A system comprises a particulate matter (PM) filter that comprises an upstream end for receiving exhaust gas, a downstream end and at least one portion. A control module initiates combustion of PM in the PM filter using a heater and selectively adjusts oxygen levels of the exhaust gas to adjust a temperature of combustion adjacent to the at least one portion of the PM filter. A method comprises providing a particulate matter (PM) filter that comprises an upstream end for receiving exhaust gas, a downstream end and at least one portion; initiating combustion of PM in the PM filter using a heater; selectively adjusting oxygen levels of the exhaust gas to adjust a temperature of combustion adjacent to the at least one portion of the PM filter.

Research Organization:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC04-03AL67635
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Patent Number(s):
8,105,417
Application Number:
12/019,980
OSTI ID:
1034616
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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