Diesel oxidation catalyst and particulate filter modeling in active - Flow configurations

A one-dimensional transient model is developed in order to carry out theoretical investigations on the active flow diesel aftertreatment configurations. Simulations are carried out to predict the thermal response of particulate filters during active flow regeneration operations. Results indicate that the active flow-control strategies can achieve higher energy efficiency in aftertreatment operations. The energy efficiency analysis is carried out using various active-flow configurations. The theoretical model is validated using the experimental results. Further empirical investigation is carried out in order to study energy efficiency of supplemental fuel in the active-flow configurations. Different engine operating modes are also investigated with the active-flow configurations. It is observed that diesel aftertreatment with active flow can significantly improve in the supplemental energy efficiency.