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Ceramic foam prefilter for diesel exhaust filter system

US5053062A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1989
Grant dateOct 1, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S55/30
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter device for trapping particulates for diesel engine exhaust gases including an electrical heating element for regenerating the primary monolithic ceramic filter and a porous cermaic disc pre-filter between the heating element and the primary filter to provide a practical secondary source of heat when particulates on it combust during regeneration.

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