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Method of improving the operation of combustion particulate filters

US7111591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2003
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is disclosed that improves the operation of fuel combustion systems utilizing particulate filters. The method includes the combustion of a fuel emulsion in a fuel combustion system having a particulate filter. The fuel emulsion may comprise water and a fuel with the emulsion including a metal-containing compound, such as, for example, a manganese-containing compound.

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