Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems for Gasoline and Alternative-Fueled Engines with Reduction of HC, CO, NOX and PM

Abstract

An exhaust gas emissions aftertreatment system for spark-ignition engines, which simultaneously reduces the particulate matter, HC, CO, and NOx content of the exhaust. Various embodiments of the system have both a closely-coupled TWC device, and an under-floor treatment device. The under-floor device has either TWC or NOx reduction functionality, depending on whether the engine is run under stiochiometric or lean burn operating conditions.

Patent Number
8,522,536
Date Of Issue
Inventors

Rijing Zhan; Phillip A. Weber