Abstract:
An exhaust filter backpressure indicator includes a sensor for measuring the backpressure and the exhaust system. The sensor sends a signal which is processed for indicating that an exhaust filter element is filled. The indicator includes a timer so that a signal corresponding to pressure must be maintained for a predetermined period of time before the filled element is indicated. The apparatus may also include high and low frequency discriminators to process signals within predetermined signal frequency ranges corresponding to engine operating speeds. Therefore, depending on the operation of the vehicle, the element will be indicated as being filled at either high engine speed operation or low engine speed operation.
Abstract:
A muffler assembly includes an inner outlet tube having a tubular portion, a frusto-conical portion and a flange portion having an expanded orifice facing the outlet of an inlet tube. Both the outlet tube and inlet tube extend within a chamber defined in an outer housing. The chamber is divided into two or more subchambers by a baffle which extends between the outlet tube and the housing. One or more holes in the baffle improve the sound attenuation characteristics of the muffler. The invention also comprehends a novel blank used in forming the outlet tube, and three alternative methods which may be used to form the outlet tube.
Abstract:
A straight-through flow muffler (10) is shown. A cylindrical housing (11) has an inlet (13a), an outlet (14a), and a pair of axially aligned, longitudinally spaced tubes (15, 16) extending from the inlet and outlet into the center of the muffler housing. Imperforate baffles (17, 18) separate the muffler housing into a plurality of attentuation chambers (20, 21, 22) surrounding the tubes (15, 16). A pair of sonic chokes (25, 26) are mounted in series in the tubes. The baffles and a pattern of perforations in the tubes cooperate to block flow between chambers except through the sonic chokes (25, 26) while permitting fluid communication between the tubes and the individual chambers.
Abstract:
A muffler (10) for reducing the noise level of gases passing therethrough is disclosed. The muffler (10) includes a housing (12) including a longitudinally extending wall (14) and a pair of opposite end walls (16, 18). Baffle plates (32, 38, 42) divide the interior space of the housing (12) into a Helmholtz resonator chamber (34), a flow chamber (36), an inlet broad band attenuator chamber (40) and an outlet broad band attenuator chamber (44). An inlet tube (20) extends through an inlet port (21) in the end wall (16), through a hole (48) in the baffle plate (38) and through a hole (50) in the baffle plate (32). An outlet tube (22) passes through an outlet port (23) in the end wall (18), through a hole (52) in the baffle plate (42) and through a hole (54) in the baffle plate (32). Exhaust gases enter the muffler (10 ) through the inlet tube (20), pass through holes (62) into the flow chamber (36) and exit the muffler (10) through the outlet tube (22). Broad band attenuation of noise being carried by the exhaust gases occurs in the inlet and outlet attenuation chambers (40, 44) and in a nozzle member (80). Narrow band noise attenuation occurs in the Helmholtz resonator chamber (34).
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to a method for controlling a system for regenerating a diesel particulate filter. The method includes monitoring an engine run time that has lapsed since a previous regeneration event. The method also includes monitoring backpressure behind the diesel particulate filter. The method further includes triggering a regeneration flag if the engine run time that lapsed since the previous regeneration event reaches a predetermined time limit and the backpressure exceeds a minimum value.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a diesel exhaust treatment device including a catalytic converter positioned upstream from a diesel particulate filter. An electric heater is positioned between the catalytic converter and the diesel particulate filter. A shore station can be used to provide power and combustion air to the diesel exhaust treatment device during regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a pulse cleaner for cleaning a diesel exhaust aftertreatment device. The pulse cleaner includes a cabinet, a diesel exhaust aftertreatment device mount positioned within the cabinet for mounting the diesel exhaust aftertreatment device during pulse cleaning, and a collection filter positioned within the cabinet for collecting material displaced from the diesel exhaust aftertreatment device during cleaning. The pulse cleaner can be equipped with features such as an exhaust aftertreatment device core temperature sensor, an air flow concentrator or an air swirling vane. The pulse cleaner can also include adapters for providing system compatibility with different styles of exhaust aftertreatment devices.
Abstract:
Fluted filter media includes filter material having a plurality of flutes formed therein having alternating ends of adjacent flutes closed to force fluid through filter material. A first embodiment of the filter media includes tapered flutes which have the open ends of the flutes larger in cross-section than the closed flutes, wherein the upstream open flutes converge toward the downstream end and the upstream closed end flutes diverge toward the downstream end. A second embodiment includes filter media which is asymmetric formed with dissimilar upstream and downstream flute cross-sections with larger flute openings to the upstream side of the filter. A third embodiment includes filter media with an upstream edge crushed to improve flow at the upstream edge. A fourth embodiment includes filter media with the upstream sealing material recessed from the upstream edge for reducing effects from blockages at the upstream edge of the filter.
Abstract:
A device for sealing a lap joint between two conduits is disclosed herein. The device includes a band clamp. The device also includes a packet or other type of container secured to the band clamp. The packet contains a sealant which moves or flows to void areas between the clamp and the conduits during clamp tightening to provide a more fluid tight seal about the lap joint.