Method and apparatus for maintaining catalyst efficiency of a NO.sub.x trap

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PATENT NO 5894725
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08824628

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An engine control computer estimates the cumulative NO.sub.x storage in a NO.sub.x trap based on engine operating conditions and enters a NO.sub.x purge mode of operation when a maximum storage capacity limit, based on trap temperature, is exceeded. The purge mode is terminated when NO.sub.x storage level decreases below a minimum storage capacity limit. The rate of NO.sub.x dissipation is also based on trap temperature.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INCSUITE 600 - PARKLANE TOWERS EAST ONE PARKLANE BOULEVARD DEARBORN MI 48126

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Cullen, Michael John Northville, MI 94 1758
Farmer, David George Plymouth, MI 22 579

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