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Methods for regeneration and performance of a particulate filter of an internal combustion engine

US7543445B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2004
Grant dateJun 9, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01N2430/04
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for regenerating or improving the regeneration of a particulate filter and for improving the performance of a particulate filter during the operation of an internal combustion engine comprise lubricating the engine with a lubricant composition comprising additives that when combusted can form an ash deposit in the filter. The methods are particularly useful for diesel particulate filters on diesel engines that are equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation system.

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