Carbon ignition temperature depressing agents and method of regenerating an automotive particulate trap utilizing said agent
CA 1291106 C · Owner: Ford Motor Company Of Canada, Limited · Inventors: Rao, Vemulapalli Durga Nageswar
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A carbon ignition temperature depressing agent is disclosed along with a method of regenerating an automotive particulate trap using the ignition temperature depressing agent. The agent is effective to promote oxidation of on-board collected carbonaceous particles extracted from the automobile exhaust. The agent comprises (a) an organometallic compound that upon heating the combustion process of the engine) forms a readily reducible metal oxide which when finely divided promotes a carbonaceous ignition temperature in the range of as low as 450°F and up to as low as 675°F and, (b) an aerosol-promoting liquid carrier effective to form a fine mist with the organometallic compound when sprayed, …
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- Granted October 22, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 22, 2008.
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