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Method, device and computer program product for diagnosing of at least one exhaust emission control unit

US8156728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2005
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method, device and computer program product are provided for diagnosing of a NOx-reducing catalyzer that can be regenerated and/or of a three-way valve for directing the flow of exhaust gases into a bypass pipe, and/or of a clean-up catalyzer. All the components can be included in one and the same exhaust emission control system. The diagnosing of the NOx-reducing catalyzer and of the three-way valve is carried out by method steps comprising measurement of the drop in pressure across the NOx-reducing catalyzer. The diagnosing of the clean-up catalyzer is carried out by method steps comprising measurement of the increase in temperature in the clean-up catalyzer. In the event of reduced functionality of the NOx catalyzer, a deSOx is carried out. A fault code is generated in the event of reduced functionality of the three-way valve or of the clean-up catalyzer.

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