Aftertreatment of Diesel Vehicle Emissions Using Compact Plasmatron Fuel Converter-Catalyst Systems
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Improvements in diesel engine aftertreatment technology are needed to meet future environmental quality goals. Systems using recently developed compact plasmatron fuel converters in conjunction with aftertreatment catalysts could provide new opportunities for obtaining significant pollution reductions. Use of compact plasmatron reformers to produce hydrogen-rich gas for the regeneration of NOx absorber/adsorbers and particulate traps could provide significant advantages. Catalyst requirements are determined and overall system characteristics are evaluated. The options made possible by the use of the on-board hydrogen generation for the regeneration of catalysts are briefly described.
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