Control apparatus for optimizing the regeneration of an aftertreatment device
US9551258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A control apparatus is disclosed for optimizing the regeneration of an aftertreatment device located in an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The control apparatus includes an Electronic Control Unit configured to collect data from a GPS device associated to the vehicle, determine a time period for starting a regeneration of the aftertreatment device on the basis of data collected by the GPS device, and initiate the a regeneration of the aftertreatment device within the time period.
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