scholarly journals Diesel Particulate Filter-Related Fuel Efficiency Improvements Using Biodiesel Blends in Conjunction With Advanced Aftertreatment Sensing and Controls

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Sappok ◽  
Paul Ragaller ◽  
Leslie Bromberg ◽  
Vitaly Prikhodko ◽  
John Storey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Diesel Particulate Filter ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Particulate Filter ◽  
Diesel Particulate ◽  
Biodiesel Blends ◽  
Oxidation Rates ◽  
Dpf Regeneration ◽  
Radio Frequency Sensor ◽  
And Control

It is well known that biodiesel may reduce engine-out particulate matter (PM) emissions and result in PM which has more favorable oxidation characteristics relative to PM derived solely from petroleum diesel. This study investigated the use of neat biodiesel, as well as blends, with a light-duty diesel engine equipped with a catalyzed diesel particulate filter (DPF) and radio frequency particulate filter sensor. The results show a reduction in engine-out PM emissions with increasing biodiesel blend levels and a corresponding increase in the duration between DPF regenerations. In situ measurements of the PM oxidation rates on the DPF using the radio frequency sensor further indicated more rapid oxidation of the biodiesel-derived PM with lower light-off temperatures relative to the petroleum-derived PM. The conclusions indicate considerable potential to extend DPF regeneration intervals and decrease regeneration duration when biodiesel blends are used in conjunction with advanced DPF sensing and control systems, thereby reducing the DPF-related fuel consumption.

Decision-Making and Control System of Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration

2013 ◽  
Vol 448-453 ◽  
pp. 459-463
Author(s):  
Jun Fu ◽  
Wei Chen ◽  
Yuan Tang
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Control System ◽  
Diesel Particulate Filter ◽  
Particulate Filter ◽  
Application Research ◽  
Regeneration System ◽  
Diesel Particulate ◽  
Online Simulation ◽  
Dpf Regeneration ◽  
And Control

The decision-making and control system of a burner-type diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration was designed. Through the online simulation and the application research, it showed that the regeneration system had good response performances on prediction, decision-making, support and control. The DPF regeneration could be rapidly completed in 5-10 minutes and the regeneration efficiency be more than 87%, and the peak temperature and its maximum average grads were in the safe range. The system can realize the efficient, reliable and safe regeneration.

scholarly journals Nanostructure changes in diesel soot during NO2–O2 oxidation under diesel particulate filter-like conditions toward filter regeneration

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (8-9) ◽  
pp. 953-966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhu Singh ◽  
Mek Srilomsak ◽  
Yujun Wang ◽  
Katsunori Hanamura ◽  
Randy Vander Wal
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Particulate Filter ◽  
Surface Oxidation ◽  
Soot Oxidation ◽  
Diesel Soot ◽  
Particulate Filter ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Fringe Analysis ◽  
Diesel Particulate ◽  
Oxidation Rates ◽  
Passive Regeneration

Development of the regeneration process on diesel particulate filters requires a better understanding of soot oxidation phenomena, especially its relation to soot nanostructure. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is known to play an essential role in passive regeneration by oxidizing soot at low temperatures, especially in the presence of oxygen (O2) in the exhaust. However, change in soot nanostructure due to oxidation by NO2–O2 mixtures has not received much attention. This work focuses on nanostructure evolution during passive regeneration of the diesel particulate filter by oxidation of soot at normal exhaust gas temperatures (300°C–400°C). High-resolution transmission electron microscopy of partially oxidized model carbons (R250, M1300, arc-generated soot) and diesel soot under NO2–O2 mixtures is used to investigate physical changes in nanostructure correlating with the material’s behavior during oxidation. Microscopy reveals the changing nanostructure of model carbons during oxidation while fringe analysis of the images points to the differences in the structural metrics of fringe length and tortuosity of the resultant structures. The variation in oxidation rates highlights the inter-dependence of the material’s reactivity with its structure. NO2 preferentially oxidizes edge-site carbon, promotes surface oxidation by altering the particle’s burning mode with increased overall reactivity of NO2+O2 resulting in inhibition of internal burning, typically observed by O2 at exhaust gas temperatures.

Cylinder Pressure Information-Based Postinjection Timing Control for Aftertreatment System Regeneration in a Diesel Engine—Part II: Active Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration

2016 ◽  
Vol 138 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyunjun Lee ◽  
Jaesik Shin ◽  
Manbae Han ◽  
Myoungho Sunwoo
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Particulate Filter ◽  
Fuel Injection ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Particulate Filter ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Cylinder Pressure ◽  
Gas Temperature ◽  
Diesel Particulate ◽  
Dpf Regeneration ◽  
Exhaust Gas Temperature

The successful utilization of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to reduce particulate matter (PM) in a passenger car diesel engine necessitates a periodic regeneration of the DPF catalyst without deterioration of the drivability and emission control performance. For successful active DPF regeneration, the exhaust gas temperature should be over 500 °C to oxidize the soot loaded in the DPF. Previous research increased the exhaust gas temperature by applying early and late post fuel injection with a look-up table (LUT) based feedforward control implemented into the engine management system (EMS). However, this method requires enormous calibration work to find the optimal timing and quantity of the main, early, and late post fuel injection with less certainty of accurate torque control. To address this issue, we propose a cylinder pressure based multiple fuel injection (MFI) control method for active DPF regeneration. The feedback control of the indicated mean effective pressure (IMEP), lambda, and DPF upstream temperature was applied to precisely control the injection quantity of the main, early, and late post fuel injection. To determine their fuel injection timings, a mass fraction burned 60% after location of the rate of heat release maximum (MFB60aLoROHRmax) was proposed based on the cylinder pressure information. The proposed control method was implemented in an in-house EMS and validated at several engine operating conditions. During the regeneration period, the exhaust gas temperature tracked the desired temperature, and the engine torque fluctuation was minimized with minimal PM and NOx emissions.

scholarly journals Methodology of diesel particulate filter testing on test bed for non-road engine application

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafał Sala ◽  
Kamil Kołek ◽  
Witold Konior
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Particulate Filter ◽  
Particulate Filter ◽  
Exhaust Aftertreatment ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Diesel Particulate ◽  
Aftertreatment System ◽  
Exhaust Aftertreatment System ◽  
Emission Performance ◽  
Dpf Regeneration

This paper describes the methodology and test results of diesel particulate filter (DPF) functional testing performed on non-road compression ignition engine installed on test bed. The scope of work included testing of various DPF regeneration strategies, backpressure and balance point tests and emission performance evaluation during a legislative test cycles. The aim of this study was to observe and investigate the influence of exhaust gas parameters on DPF functionality in terms of soot loading, type and duration of the regeneration and emission performance. Under investigation was also the capability of soot burning rate. The DPF sample under test was part of the complete exhaust aftertreatment system (ATS) which consisted of: a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), a DPF and a selective catalytic reduction system (SCR). Testing was carried out on a heavy-duty diesel engine installed on a test stand with a dynamic dynamometer and equipped with an emission bench. The test program allowed to assess the engine matching to exhaust aftertreatment system with regard to emissions compliance, in-service operation and necessary engine control unit (ECU) calibration works. The results show the influence of the DPF regeneration strategy on its duration and on the soot mass burn rate. Passive DPF regeneration was a favorable mode of DPF cleaning, due to lack of fuel penalty and lower aging impact on the entire ATS. Optimization of soot flow rate, exhaust gas temperature and the chemistry of the DOC/DPF was further recommended to ensure the long-term durability of the entire system.

Design and Experimental Research on Evaporation-Type DPF Regenerative Burner

2012 ◽  
Vol 229-231 ◽  
pp. 1025-1029 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Wei Liu ◽  
Guang Tao Yao ◽  
Da Hai Jiang ◽  
Xin Yun Zi ◽  
Zi Rong Guo
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Diesel Particulate Filter ◽  
Particulate Filter ◽  
Diesel Particulate ◽  
Dpf Regeneration ◽  
Regenerative Burner ◽  
Vehicle Test ◽  
Real Vehicle ◽  
Exhaust Particulate

Diesel engine for automobile mainly adopts diesel particulate filter (DPF) method to deal with the exhaust particulate. In order to eliminate the particulate in the filter and complete DPF regeneration, the burner needs to be set at the entrance of DPF. This paper designs the evaporation-type DPF regenerative burner, and makes the bench and the real vehicle test. The test shows that the burner can complete DPF regeneration well within the working scope of the larger engine.

Soot Load Sensing in a Diesel Particulate Filter via Electrical Capacitance Tomography

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ragibul Huq ◽  
Sohel Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Diesel Engines ◽  
Diesel Particulate Filter ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Particulate Filter ◽  
Electrical Capacitance Tomography ◽  
Electrical Capacitance ◽  
Diesel Particulate ◽  
Capacitance Tomography

Diesel engines are widely used in heavy duty trucks and off road vehicles due to their fuel efficiency and high power outputs. Environmental regulatory agencies have pushed ever stringent regulations on all internal combustion engines, including Diesel engines on gaseous as well as particulates (soot) emissions. In order to meet today’s and tomorrow’s stringent emission requirements, modern diesel engines are equipped with diesel particulate filters (DPF’s), as well as on-board technologies to evaluate the status of DPF. In course of time, particulate matter (soot) will be deposited inside the DPFs which tend to clog the filter and hence generate a back pressure in the exhaust system, negatively impacting the fuel efficiency. To remove the soot build-up, regeneration (active or passive) of the DPF must be done as an engine exhaust after treatment process at pre-determined time intervals. Since the regeneration process consume fuel, a robust and efficient operation based on accurate knowledge of the particulate matter deposit (or soot load) becomes essential in order to keep the fuel consumption at a minimum. In this paper, we propose a sensing method for a DPF that can accurately measure in-situ soot load using Electrical Capacitance Tomography (ECT). Simulation results show that the proposed method offers an effective way to accurately estimate the soot load in DPF. The proposed method is expected to have a profound impact in improving overall PM filtering efficiency (and thereby fuel efficiency), and durability of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) through appropriate closed loop regeneration operation.

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