Multiple heater exhaust aftertreatment system architecture and methods of control thereof

    公开(公告)号:US11339698B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-24

    申请号:US16884897

    申请日:2020-05-27

    Applicant: Cummins Inc.

    Abstract: A system includes a first heater positioned in or proximate to an exhaust aftertreatment system in exhaust gas-receiving communication with an engine, a second heater positioned downstream of the first heater, and a controller coupled to the first and second heaters. The controller is structured to determine, based on information indicative of a temperature regarding the exhaust aftertreatment system, that the temperature is below a temperature threshold; receive information regarding a characteristic of a battery coupled to the first heater and the second heater; control the temperature regarding the exhaust aftertreatment system without using the first or second heaters in response to determining that the characteristic of the battery is below a first threshold; and control a temperature regarding the exhaust aftertreatment system using the first heater in response to determining that the characteristic of the battery is above the first threshold but below a second threshold.

    MULTIPLE HEATER EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE AND METHODS OF CONTROL THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20250052181A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-13

    申请号:US18930992

    申请日:2024-10-29

    Applicant: Cummins Inc.

    Abstract: A system includes an intake heater positioned in or proximate to an air intake of an engine, an aftertreatment system heater positioned downstream of the engine, and a controller coupled to the intake heater and the aftertreatment system heater. The controller is structured to operate the intake heater to heat air entering the engine for a predefined time period. The controller is structured to determine, based on information indicative of a temperature regarding an exhaust aftertreatment system, that the temperature regarding the exhaust aftertreatment system is below a predefined temperature threshold. The controller is structured to continue operating the intake heater after the predefined time period responsive to the temperature regarding the exhaust aftertreatment system being below the predefined temperature threshold.

    Systems and methods for adjusting engine operating points based on emissions sensor feedback

    公开(公告)号:US11447124B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-20

    申请号:US17248101

    申请日:2021-01-08

    Applicant: Cummins Inc.

    Abstract: A method is provided for reducing emissions from a hybrid vehicle having an exhaust aftertreatment system. The method includes: receiving, by a controller, emissions data regarding an emissions level of a hybrid vehicle having an exhaust aftertreatment system from a sensor; determining, by the controller, that the emissions level is at or above a predefined threshold; adjusting, by the controller, an operating point of an engine of the hybrid vehicle based on the emissions level being at or above the predefined threshold; and controlling, by the controller, an elector motor in response to the adjustment of the operating point of the engine to compensate for a change in power output from the engine and to reduce the emissions level to below the predefined threshold.

    MULTIPLE HEATER EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE AND METHODS OF CONTROL THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20210372310A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-02

    申请号:US16884897

    申请日:2020-05-27

    Applicant: Cummins Inc.

    Abstract: A system includes a first heater positioned in or proximate to an exhaust aftertreatment system in exhaust gas-receiving communication with an engine, a second heater positioned downstream of the first heater, and a controller coupled to the first and second heaters. The controller is structured to determine, based on information indicative of a temperature regarding the exhaust aftertreatment system, that the temperature is below a temperature threshold; receive information regarding a characteristic of a battery coupled to the first heater and the second heater; control the temperature regarding the exhaust aftertreatment system without using the first or second heaters in response to determining that the characteristic of the battery is below a first threshold; and control a temperature regarding the exhaust aftertreatment system using the first heater in response to determining that the characteristic of the battery is above the first threshold but below a second threshold.

    AFTERTREATMENT HEATER MANAGEMENT FOR EFFICIENT THERMAL MANAGEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20250092807A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-20

    申请号:US18960946

    申请日:2024-11-26

    Applicant: Cummins Inc.

    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for decreasing harmful emissions is provided. The system includes an aftertreatment system configured to receive exhaust gas from an engine system; a heater coupled to the aftertreatment system and configured to provide heat; and a controller coupled to the heater. The controller is configured to: determine that the engine system is idling; in response to determining that the engine system is idling, determine whether a value regarding operation of the engine system is greater than a threshold value; in response to determining that the value is greater than the threshold value, determine whether a temperature regarding the aftertreatment system is greater than a threshold temperature; and in response to determining that the temperature of the aftertreatment system is greater than the threshold temperature, at least one of disable or partially disable the heater.

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