F01N3/103

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING EXHAUST GAS EMISSIONS OF A MULTIPLE SCR AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for managing a multiple, and particularly a dual-selective catalyst reduction (SCR), exhaust aftertreatment system according to one or more determined reductant dosing strategies are disclosed. A method includes: receiving, by a controller, data indicative of a catalyst of an aftertreatment system; determining, by the controller, a reductant dosing strategy based on a comparison of the data indicative of the catalyst to a respective threshold; and commanding, by the controller, an amount of reductant dosing based on the determined reductant dosing strategy.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DECREASING TIME TO REACH LIGHT-OFF TEMPERATURE
20220316380 · 2022-10-06 · ·

A vehicle system includes a diesel oxidation catalyst. The vehicle system includes a hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reduction unit located downstream of the diesel oxidation catalyst. The hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reduction unit is configured to receive exhaust gas from the diesel oxidation catalyst. The vehicle system includes a turbocharger located downstream of the hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reduction unit. The turbocharger is configured to receive exhaust gas from the hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reduction unit.

Emissions Reduction Systems and Methods
20230151757 · 2023-05-18 · ·

An internal combustion engine emissions reduction system in which a emissions passing through a second catalyst element having a second catalyst function are mixed with emissions passing through a first catalyst element having a first catalyst function.

Oxidation catalyst for lean compressed natural gas engine

The present invention provides an oxidation catalyst composition suitable for at least partial conversion of gaseous hydrocarbon emissions, e.g., methane. The oxidation catalyst composition includes at least one platinum group metal (PGM) component supported onto a porous zirconia-containing material that provides an effect on hydrocarbon conversion activity. The porous zirconia-containing material is at least 90% by weight in the monoclinic phase. Furthermore, the PGM component can comprise at least one platinum group metal in the form of colloidally deposited nanoparticles. The oxidation catalyst composition can be used in the treatment of emissions from lean compressed natural gas engines.

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CATALYSTS FOR THE OXIDATION OF NO, THE OXIDATION OF NH3 AND THE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF NOX

The present invention relates to a catalyst for the oxidation of NO, for the oxidation of ammonia and for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx, comprising a substrate, a first coating comprising one or more of a vanadium oxide and a zeolitic material comprising one or more of copper and iron; and a second coating comprising a platinum group metal component supported on a non-zeolitic oxidic material, wherein the second coating further comprises a zeolitic material comprising one or more of copper and iron.

DIAGNOSIS DEVICE AND DIAGNOSIS METHOD
20230141389 · 2023-05-11 ·

A management device 100 includes: a data acquisition unit 122 configured to acquire cumulative data for each parameter related to stress acting on a DOC 33 configured to purify exhaust gas of an engine and an exhaust gas temperature of the exhaust gas raised for purification; a damage degree identification unit 123 configured to identify a degree of damage to the DOC 33 based on the acquired cumulative data; a relationship identification unit 124 configured to identify a relational expression indicating a relationship between the identified degree of damage and the exhaust gas temperature; an target information acquisition unit 125 configured to acquire an exhaust gas temperature of exhaust gas raised for purification performed by the DOC 33; and a diagnosis unit 126 configured to estimate a degree of damage to the DOC 33 based on the acquired exhaust gas temperature and the identified relational expression.

Apparatus and Method for Reducing Fouling of Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler
20230141121 · 2023-05-11 ·

An embodiment apparatus for reducing fouling of an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler includes an exhaust gas transfer part configured to connect a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) of an exhaust gas post-treatment system extending from an engine through an exhaust line to an EGR cooler installed in an EGR line and configured to recirculate exhaust gas discharged from an exhaust manifold to an intake manifold, a valve installed in the exhaust gas transfer part, and a controller configured to selectively open the valve as the exhaust gas post-treatment system enters a predetermined diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration condition and allow exhaust gas discharged from the DOC to be supplied to the EGR cooler through the exhaust gas transfer part.

Systems and methods for virtually determining fuel sulfur concentration

A control module for an aftertreatment system that includes a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst and an oxidation catalyst, comprises a controller configured to be operatively coupled to the aftertreatment system. The controller is configured to determine an actual SCR catalytic conversion efficiency of the SCR catalyst. The controller determines an estimated SCR catalytic conversion efficiency based on a test sulfur concentration selected by the controller. In response to the estimated SCR catalytic conversion efficiency being within a predefined range, the controller sets the test sulfur concentration as a determined sulfur concentration in a fuel provided to the engine. The controller generates a sulfur concentration signal indicating the determined sulfur.

Reductant deposit detection using a radiofrequency sensor
11643961 · 2023-05-09 · ·

A process for detecting reductant deposits includes accessing data indicative of signal output from a radiofrequency sensor positioned proximate a decomposition reactor tube; comparing the data indicative of signal output from the radiofrequency sensor to a deposit formation threshold; and activating a deposit mitigation process responsive to the data indicative of signal output from the radiofrequency sensor exceeding the deposit formation threshold.

EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
20230151749 · 2023-05-18 ·

A vehicle includes an exhaust aftertreatment system for use with an automotive internal combustion engine. The aftertreatment system includes one or more aftertreatment devices for removing or reducing effluents from exhaust gases produced by the combustion engine. The aftertreatment devices includes a selective catalytic reduction unit that can be heated by a power source. An electrical connection system is configured to interconnect the power source and one or more electrical components to transfer and deliver electrical power to the one or more electrical components.