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Title: Zone heated inlet ignited diesel particulate filter regeneration

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1055450

An exhaust system that processes exhaust generated by an engine is provided. The system includes: a particulate filter (PF) that is disposed downstream of the engine and that filters particulates from the exhaust; and a grid that includes electrically resistive material that is segmented by non-conductive material into a plurality of zones and wherein the grid is applied to an exterior upstream surface of the PF.

Research Organization:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC04-03AL67635
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Patent Number(s):
8,205,441
Application Number:
11/561,100
OSTI ID:
1055450
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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