Oxygen storage capacity estimation

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2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Denion, Thomas (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Internal combustion engine with treatment or handling of...

Having sensor or indicator of malfunction, unsafeness, or...

C060S274000, C060S276000, C060S285000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06912842

ABSTRACT:
A more precise method for determining the oxygen storage capacity of an exhaust gas aftertreatment device is presented. The most accurate capacity estimate is obtained while the engine is idling or during low load operation. The capacity is determined by integrating the output of an oxygen sensor located downstream of the device during a period of time that it takes to store more than a predetermined amount of oxygen in the device. The overall LNT efficiency can then be inferred from its oxygen storage capacity. This method allows for improved emission control and fuel economy.

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