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Air injection control for preheated catalysts

US5390488A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1993
Grant dateFeb 21, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

When a preheater elevates internal combustion engine exhaust gas treatment means temperature above a threshold temperature and prior to and during engine cranking, supplemental air is provided to an internal combustion engine exhaust gas path at a controlled rate responsive to parameters indicating excess engine emission levels during an engine startup period.

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