Methods and apparatus for injecting atomized reagent

Details Methods and apparatus for injecting atomized reagent Methods and apparatus for injecting atomized reagent

2005-04-22

2008-12-23

Nguyen, Dinh Q (Department: 3752)

Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing

Processes

Of fuel injection

C239S132300, C239S132000, C239S585100, C239S533200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07467749

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for injecting reagent, such as an aqueous urea solution, into an exhaust stream in order to reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from diesel engine exhaust The present invention uses mechanical spill return atomization techniques to produce droplets approximately 50 μm SMD (Sauter mean diameter) or smaller. This size range is appropriate to allow urea to react into ammonia within the residence time associated with an on-road diesel engine. This effect is achieved through the use of a whirl plate having a plurality of whirl slots surrounding an exit orifice of the injector, which produce a high velocity rotating flow in the whirl chamber. When the rotating flow of reagent is passed through the exit orifice into an exhaust stream, atomization occurs from a combination of centrifugal force and shearing of the reagent by air as it jets into the exhaust stream.

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