Method for reducing engine exhaust emissions
US6907725B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Exhaust gas temperature is increased to improve the effectiveness of an after-treatment system having an activation temperature by deactivating one or more engine cylinders to increase the exhaust gas temperature from the remaining cylinders (during acceleration) or to decreasing exhaust gas flow rate (during deceleration or idling). In the system of the invention, a controller effects the deactivation and reactivation of cylinders and/or decrease and increase of exhaust gas flow in response to one or more sensors providing input of exhaust gas temperature or information from which exhaust gas temperature can be approximated. By achieving and maintaining the activation temperature, the present invention improves the effectiveness of after-treatment devices thereby lowering regulated emissions to desired levels.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.