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Device for generating ammonia

US9624802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2013
Grant dateApr 18, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49345
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ammonia generating device for treating exhaust gases of internal combustion engines, notably of automobile vehicles, includes a reservoir having a body capable of releasing ammonia by desorption and a heating device positioned inside the reservoir to heat the body in the reservoir. The heating device comprises a heat generating element that has an elongated form. The heating device further includes at least one heat transfer feature laid out along an axial direction of the heat generating element and extending in a direction radial to the heat generating element.

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