Abstract:
A method and a device provide for the controlled feeding of a reducing agent into an exhaust gas treatment unit with a storage capability for an exhaust gas component to be reduced which is generated from a mobile internal combustion engine. The method includes at least the following steps: a) determination of a quantity of the exhaust gas component to be reduced which is generated by the mobile internal combustion engine, b) determination of a storage capability of the exhaust gas treatment unit for the exhaust gas component to be reduced, c) determination of a metering of the reducing agent into the exhaust gas treatment unit as a function of steps a) and b), and d) feeding the reducing agent into the exhaust gas treatment unit.
Abstract:
A device includes an injector for a liquid having at least one pressure sensor, preferably an integrated pressure sensor. The device is used, in particular, for adding liquid reducing agent to an exhaust gas line of a motor vehicle. A configuration having the device and methods of using the device and the configuration are also provided.
Abstract:
A device includes an electrically heatable honeycomb body, particularly for treating an exhaust gas flow of a mobile internal combustion machine. The device includes sheet metal foils forming channels and being in electrical contact with a housing. The housing has a terminal for connection to a voltage source, a plurality of contact points disposed remotely from the terminal for contacting the sheet metal foils and a respective contact conductor between the terminal and each contact point. The contact conductors have the same electrical resistance. A motor vehicle having at least one such device is also provided.
Abstract:
A method for removing soot particles from an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine, especially of a diesel engine, includes feeding the exhaust gas through a collecting element through which the exhaust gas can pass freely but which is provided with a plurality of deflections and/or zones of swirl and calming or stabilization. At least a proportion of the particles are held or swirled around in the collecting element until there is a sufficient probability of reaction with nitrogen dioxide and a majority of the collected particles have been removed. A collecting element has flow channels through which the exhaust gas can pass freely. However, the flow channels are configured in such a way as to form deflections or zones of swirl and calming or stabilization. A system having the collecting element is also provided.
Abstract:
A foil for producing a metal honeycomb or catalyst carrier body, has an average surface roughness of more than 0.3 μm (micrometers) on both surfaces in at least one measurement direction. Preferably, the foil is rolled and has an average surface roughness of more than 0.3 or 0.5 μm, especially approximately 0.6 μm, in the rolling direction and/or transverse thereto. The foil can have an oxide coating with a thickness between 60 and 80 or between 70 and 75 nm (nanometers) on both surfaces. Despite the roughness, an even thickness of the oxide coating with a tolerance of less than 10% or 5% is advantageous on both surfaces. The foil allows production of durable honeycomb bodies, especially for exhaust systems of internal combustion engines, requiring an exactly defined distribution and quality of compounds in the interior thereof. A honeycomb body and method of production using a foil, are also provided.
Abstract:
A method is provided for operating a device having at least one electrically heatable honeycomb body through which an exhaust gas can flow. The electrically heatable honeycomb body has at least one current distribution structure to which a plurality of short, successive voltage pulses are initially applied during activation, before a constant heating voltage is applied to the current distribution structure to heat the honeycomb body. A suitable device for the catalytic conversion of exhaust gases in an exhaust system is also provided.
Abstract:
A device for delivering a reducing agent, in particular a liquid urea-water solution, includes at least two of the following elements: a storage device (e.g. a tank), a delivery device (e.g. a pump), a deflecting device (e.g. a valve), a detecting device (e.g. a sensor), a separating device (e.g. a filter) and an outlet device (e.g. a nozzle, injector), which are interconnected by a line device. At least one element is pressure-sensitive and the adjacent line device near the pressure-sensitive element forms at least one heat sink. A device having a targeted freezing behavior is thus provided, allowing pressure-sensitive elements to be protected. A method for producing a motor vehicle is also provided.
Abstract:
A method for operating a motor vehicle which has a drive and an exhaust system with at least one controllable heating device to be placed in contact with exhaust gas, includes at least the following steps: (a) detecting at least one operating parameter of the exhaust system, (b) determining at least one influential variable of the heating device, (c) comparing the at least one influential variable with a target parameter of the exhaust system, and (d) activating the heating device in such a way that the operating parameter reaches the target parameter. A motor vehicle having a drive and an exhaust system is also provided.
Abstract:
A method for gluing and brazing a honeycomb structure includes at least one partially structured foil with a pitch and a wave height. The method includes the steps of choosing a mean brazing material diameter of a powder brazing material, said diameter being 15% smaller than the height of the wave; determining a minimum thickness of the glue strip according to equation; gluing at least partially structured foil within the width of the glue strip on at least part of the wave crests formed by the undulation; brazing the honeycomb structure. The invention also relates to a corresponding honeycomb structure that ensures satisfactory joint connections even when said structure is used in the exhaust systems of automobiles.
Abstract:
A method for generating openings in a metal foil includes at least the following steps: a) providing a planar metal foil, b) generating at least one bend in the metal foil, and c) generating at least one opening in the region of the at least one bend through the use of a cutting production process. Grinding tools are preferably used. A method for producing a honeycomb body, an exhaust gas treatment unit for mobile internal combustion engines having a honeycomb body and being produced by the method, as well as a motor vehicle, are also described.