When a user requests start-up of an internal combustion engine while PM removal control is in execution or immediately after execution of the PM removal control is completed, an electronic control unit informs the user of the vehicle of a first alarm, so that the user recognizes that the internal combustion engine cannot be started up immediately. This makes it possible to suppress the discomfort caused because the internal combustion engine is not started up.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may estimate the amount of ammonia adsorbed in an SCR catalyst as accurately as possible. The ammonia adsorption amount is calculated by integrating the quantity of ammonia supplied to the SCR filter, the quantity of ammonia consumed in reduction of NOx in the SCR catalyst, and the quantity of ammonia desorbed from the SCR catalyst. In the calculation, a differential pressure change rate defined as the increase in a converted differential pressure value per unit increase in the filter PM deposition amount is referred to. The ammonia desorption quantity is calculated in such a way that the calculated value of the ammonia desorption quantity is made smaller when the differential pressure change rate is smaller than a predetermined threshold than when the differential pressure change rate is equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold.

An air purifying device for purifying air, including a housing, on which an air inlet and an air outlet are formed, which are fluidically interconnected via a flow path extending in the housing. An air conveying device for conveying the air along the flow path and an air filter for filtering foreign particles out of the air are disposed in the flow path. The air filter has at least one filter body of a motor vehicle particle filter made of a ceramic material having a lipophilic surface.

Aspects herein include filtration systems with multitiered data exchange capabilities. In an embodiment, a filtration system with multitiered data exchange capabilities is included. The system can include a first data communication tier including a filter element, the filter element storing data, and a first sensor. The system can include a second data communication tier including a reader device in communication with the first sensor. The system can include a third data communication tier including an engine control unit (ECU) in communication with the reader device, wherein the ECU stores data. The second data communication tier receives data from the first data communication tier and the third data communication tier. The second data communication tier executes operations on the received data to create a processed data set. Further, the second data communication tier sends the processed data set to the third data communication tier. Other embodiments are also included herein.

In one embodiment, a turbine system includes an intake section including a filter house, the filter house including at least one filtration stage, each of the at least one filtration stage, including a filter. The turbine system also includes one or more sensors disposed in the intake section, and a processor configured to receive performance data related to testing conditions of the intake section, sensor data from the one or more sensors, local conditions data, or some combination thereof, predict a filter degradation rate for the filter using a filter degradation prediction model that provides a function of performance of the filter based on the performance data, the sensor data, the local conditions data, or some combination thereof, and perform one or more preventative actions based on the filter degradation rate prediction.

A general ventilation and air filtration system includes an air filtration control unit that monitors and controls an air flow through an air filter and maintains the air flow at a target velocity set point. The target velocity set point is maintained by monitoring and regulating the power of a motor powering a blower that generates an air flow though the air filtration system and through the air filter. By regulating the air flow and maintaining it in the target set point, power consumption and air filter life are significantly improved.

A general ventilation and air filtration system includes an air filtration control unit that monitors and controls an air flow through an air filter and maintains the air flow at a target velocity set point. The target velocity set point is maintained by monitoring and regulating the power of a motor powering a blower that generates an air flow through the air filtration system and through the air filter. By regulating the air flow and maintaining it in the target set point, power consumption and air filter life are significantly improved.

A method for determining a degree of loading on a filter medium of a filter device on a vehicle through which a fluid flows includes determining an operating characteristic of the filter device based on at least one operating quantity of the vehicle and comparing a predefined reference characteristic of the filter device with the operating characteristic. The degree of loading is derived from a result of the comparing step.

Aspects herein include monitoring devices for filtration systems. An embodiment of the monitoring device can include a first fluid conduit and a first pressure sensor, wherein the first pressure sensor is in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit. The monitoring device can also include a second fluid conduit and a second pressure sensor, wherein the second pressure sensor is in fluid communication with the second fluid conduit. The monitoring device can also include a control circuit in electronic communication with the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor. The monitoring device can also include a housing, wherein the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor and the control circuit are all disposed within the housing. Other embodiments are also included herein.

A natural gas processing system is mounted on a mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. The system supplies natural gas through multiple hose reels to operate multi-fuel engines for well field equipment such as pumps, compressors, and trucks. A coalescing filter removes contaminants from the natural gas. A generator powered by the natural gas supplies process electricity. A process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system, including pressure, temperature, moisture, and flow sensors. A gas chromatograph will determine the chemical composition of the natural gas. A gas evacuation system removes gas from the hose reel assemblies in the event of an emergency. An emergency shutdown system will halt the process in the event of high liquid levels, a gas leak, fire, or gas composition out of specification.