Active regeneration particulate filter operating cycle theoretical justification

Abstract

Introduction (problem statement and relevance). Particulate filters or traps used in diesel vehicles to catch suspended particles require continuous and/or periodic regeneration in order to maintain operability. The order of diesel particulate filter loading and its regeneration can be presented in the form of an algorithm. Specific features of particulate filter functioning both in regular conditions and during active regeneration have been studied in a number of scientific papers, and the results obtained in them can be considered when developing the algorithm.The purpose of the work is development of the algorithm of the operating cycle of the diesel vehicle particulate filter including modes of filter loading, active regeneration and troubleshooting.Methodology and methods. Information from scientific literature regarding specific features of diesel vehicle exhaust gas aftertreatment systems operation, namely regarding particulate filters, has been collected under this study. The study assumes a noncatalytic diesel particulate filter that is contained in the system together with a diesel oxidation catalyst, nitrogen oxide reduction catalyst and ammonia oxidation catalyst. Particulate matter sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, exhaust-gas flow sensors and flow sensors for fuel to burn the soot accumulated in the filter have been used as measuring instrumentation of system indicators.Results. The created algorithm of the particulate filter operating cycle included the loading mode with definition of parameters for switching to active regeneration, definition of the transition moment between the stages of deep filtration and filtration in the soot layer. Active regeneration consisted of a sequence of two controlled fuel injections for combustion of soot in the filter and occurrence of the temperature impulse between the injections with selection of the most suitable level of exhaust gas flow rate as well as the control over the filter temperature and content of oxygen. The problems of malfunctions of the treatment system were solved by controlling the fuel supply during regeneration.Scientific novelty. The peculiarities of processes in the particulate filter during active regeneration were considered in the algorithm development, including ensuring high efficiency of soot removal from the filter.Practical significance. The algorithm can be used to develop a procedure to perform bench and driving tests of diesel vehicles as well as it can be applied in a diesel engine during vehicles operation