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System for storing an additive and for injecting it into engine exhaust gases

US7818961B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2005
Grant dateOct 26, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system for storing an additive and for injecting the additive into exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine. The system includes a tank for storing the additive, an injector and a pump for conveying the additive from the tank to the injector via an injection line, and a purge device configured to force a purge gas to flow through the entire injection line either from the tank to the injector, or from the injector to the tank.

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