LNT desulfation strategy

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7412823
APP PUB NO 20070125073A1
SERIAL NO

11455553

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A fuel reformer is configured in an exhaust line upstream of a LNT. To desulfate the LNT, over a first period, fuel is provided to the exhaust to make the exhaust rich. While producing reformate, the reformer is allowed to heat to a relatively large extent, typically at least about 75.degree. C. Before the reformer overheats, the provision of fuel is reduced and typically stopped entirely for a second period, over which the reformer cools. The heating and cooling periods are repeated to complete the desulfation process. The reduced efficiency of operating the reformer over an extended temperature range is more than compensated for by the benefits of extending the rich pulse.

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  • INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McCarthy, Jr James Edward Canton, MI 9 355
Reuter, Johannes Walter Ypsilanti, MI 13 188

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