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Lean nitrogen oxide emission control system and method

US8041498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2008
Grant dateOct 18, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01N2900/1622
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A control system comprising an NH3 storage level determination module that determines an NH3 storage level in an exhaust system, and a fuel control module that controls an air-to-fuel (A/F) ratio in an engine based on the NH3 storage level. A method comprising determining an NH3 storage level in an exhaust system, and controlling an A/F ratio in an engine based on the NH3 storage level.

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