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Pulsed plasma regeneration of a particulate filter

US8679209B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2011
Grant dateMar 25, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2031

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

Abstract

A method for removing matter from a filter is disclosed. The method may include measuring loading conditions of a filter media. The method may also include applying at least one voltage pulse between an electrode external to the filter media and a housing of the filter media to induce a plurality of shock waves directed toward the filter media, based on the loading conditions.

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