In-line adsorber system
US5934069A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A modified in-line adsorber system capable of meeting the California ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) standard using a combination of burn-off catalyst and a modified adsorber constructed with an open flow region of substantially unobstructed flow having a hole or a region of larger cell openings to increase the amount and rate of contact between the exhaust gas and the burn-off catalyst, and thereby reduce the light-off time of the burn-off catalyst. For best effect, the open flow region of the adsorber is positioned along the exhaust stream between the engine and the burn-off catalyst as defined by the exhaust flow path of least resistance.
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