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Dual air circuit for exhaust gas treatment

US8991157B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2012
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01N2550/14
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An exhaust treatment system for an engine includes a regeneration device being in receipt of exhaust from the engine and positioned upstream of a diesel particulate filter. A compressor provides a source of compressed air. An air/fuel nozzle is coupled to the regeneration device, in receipt of a fuel supply as well as the compressed air. The fuel and compressed air are forced through an orifice of the nozzle to atomize the fuel. A bypass line provides compressed air from the compressor to the regeneration device without passing through the orifice of the nozzle. A valve is operable to allow compressed air to flow through the bypass line when a predetermined condition exists.

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