Abstract: A method is intended for desulfation of a nitric oxide trap (22) and regeneration of a particle filter (24) arranged in an exhaust line (20) for treating exhaust gas from an internal-combustion engine (10), notably a Diesel engine. The saturation rate of the trap and the clogging rate of the filter are evaluated and, as soon as one of the rates reaches a threshold value, the fuel/air ratio of the exhaust gas is increased without it reaching a fuel/air ratio of 1, then desulfation of trap (22) is performed in association with regeneration of particle filter (24).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 24, 2004
Date of Patent:
April 5, 2011
Assignees:
Institut Francais du Petrole, Peugeot Citroen Automobiles SA, PCA SA