IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0433248
(2009-04-30)
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등록번호 |
US-7785544
(2010-09-20)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Alward, Gordon S.
- DiChiara, Jr., Robert A.
- Zuberi, Bilal
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출원인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
32 인용 특허 :
29 |
초록
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A porous honeycomb substrate including a non-woven fibrous ceramic body is provided herein. The fibrous ceramic body is substantially composed of bonded ceramic fibers forming a rigid non-woven matrix. Washcoat and catalyst materials can be applied to at least partially coat the honeycomb channels.
A porous honeycomb substrate including a non-woven fibrous ceramic body is provided herein. The fibrous ceramic body is substantially composed of bonded ceramic fibers forming a rigid non-woven matrix. Washcoat and catalyst materials can be applied to at least partially coat the honeycomb channels. The porous honeycomb substrate provides an improved substrate for use in filtration applications such as exhaust particulate filtration of internal combustion engines.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. An improved diesel particulate filter for a vehicle comprising: a vehicle having a diesel engine; a substrate comprising; bonded ceramic fibers forming a rigid non-woven matrix, wherein the ceramic fibers are bonded by a sintering process; pore space of greater than 60% in th
What is claimed is: 1. An improved diesel particulate filter for a vehicle comprising: a vehicle having a diesel engine; a substrate comprising; bonded ceramic fibers forming a rigid non-woven matrix, wherein the ceramic fibers are bonded by a sintering process; pore space of greater than 60% in the substrate; a plurality of channels in the substrate, wherein the channels are in a cellular configuration; and wherein the substrate is a non-pleated construction; the substrate having a wall-flow configuration; and the substrate adapted for use in the vehicle as a diesel exhaust particulate filter. 2. The diesel particulate filter according to claim 1, wherein said vehicle is selected from the group consisting of heavy duty truck, medium duty truck, and light duty truck. 3. The diesel particulate filter according to claim 1, wherein said vehicle is a passenger automobile. 4. The diesel particulate filter according to claim 1, wherein said vehicle is selected from the group consisting of an agricultural vehicle and a construction vehicle. 5. The diesel particulate filter according to claim 1, further comprising a diesel oxidation catalyst, a NOx adsorber, or a combination thereof. 6. The diesel particulate filter according to claim 1, wherein said substrate is a wall-flow substrate comprising an alumina enhanced thermal barrier ceramic having a density of from about 8 to about 16 pounds per cubic foot, pore space of about 60% to about 90%, and wherein the density of said plurality of channels is from about 50 to about 1000 channels per square inch. 7. A catalytic converter comprising: a substrate comprising; bonded ceramic fibers forming a rigid non-woven matrix, wherein the ceramic fibers are bonded by a sintering process; pore space of greater than 60% in the substrate; a plurality of channels in the substrate, wherein the channels are in a cellular configuration; at least one catalyst; and wherein the substrate is a non-pleated construction; the substrate mounted in a canister, the canister comprising a housing and a matting; the substrate adapted for use as a catalytic converter in a vehicle. 8. The catalytic converter according to claim 7, wherein said substrate further comprises a coating. 9. The catalytic converter according to claim 7, wherein said catalytic converter is a precat, a maincat or a backcat. 10. The catalytic converter according to claim 7, wherein said vehicle is a motorcycle. 11. The catalytic converter according to claim 10, wherein said substrate further comprises a coating. 12. An exhaust system comprising: a catalytic converter including a substrate comprising; bonded ceramic fibers forming a rigid non-woven matrix, wherein the ceramic fibers are bonded by a sintering process; pore space of greater than 60% in the substrate; a plurality of channels in the substrate, wherein the channels are in a cellular configuration; at least one catalyst; and wherein the substrate is a non-pleated construction; the substrate mounted in a canister, the canister comprising a housing and a matting; the exhaust system adapted for use as an exhaust system of a small engine. 13. The exhaust system according to claim 12, wherein said small engine is selected from the group consisting of a leaf blower engine, a trimmer engine, a brush cutter engine, a chainsaw engine, a lawn mower engine, a riding mower engine, a wood splitter engine, a snowblower engine, and a chipper engine. 14. A catalytic converter substrate comprising: ceramic fibers bonded in a rigid non-woven matrix; pore space of greater than 60% in the substrate; wherein the substrate is a non-pleated construction; a catalyst; and wherein said substrate has a plurality of channels in a cellular configuration, and a shape suitable for use in a catalytic converter used with an internal combustion engine. 15. The catalytic converter substrate according to claim 14, wherein said substrate comprises an alumina enhanced thermal barrier ceramic or an OCTB ceramic. 16. A filtering substrate comprising: bonded ceramic fibers forming a rigid non-woven matrix, wherein the ceramic fibers are bonded by a sintering process; pore space of greater than 60% in the substrate; a plurality of channels in the substrate forming a honeycomb configuration; and wherein the substrate is a non-pleated construction. 17. The filtering substrate according to claim 16 further comprising a catalyst disposed on the plurality of channels. 18. The filtering substrate according to claim 17 further comprising at least one of a diesel oxidation catalyst, a diesel particulate filter catalyst, a NOx adsorber, a NOx reduction catalyst, and an SCR (selective catalytic reduction) catalyst. 19. A method of using the filter substrate according to claim 16 comprising directing a fluid stream comprising particulates through the plurality of channels to provide a filtered fluid stream. 20. The method according to claim 19 wherein the fluid is the exhaust of an internal combustion engine. 21. The method according to claim 19 wherein the fluid is the product of a reaction process in at least one of a list of processes consisting of asbestos processing; asphalt roofing processing; auto and light duty truck surface coating processing; benzene waste operations; boat manufacturing; brick and structural applications; clay products manufacturing; cellulose products manufacturing; cellophane production; chromium electroplating; degreasing organic cleaning; fabric printing, coating and dyeing processing; metals production; flexible polyurethane foam processing; friction products manufacturing; gasoline distribution; hazardous waste combustion; hydrochloric acid production; industrial, commercial and institutional boiler combustion; municipal solid waste landfills processing; natural gas transmission and storage processing; petroleum refineries processing; pharmaceuticals production; phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizer processing; refractory products manufacturing; reinforced plastic composites production; and fiberglass processing. 22. The method according to claim 19 wherein the fluid is at least one of air, water, oil, or any combination thereof. 23. The method according to claim 19 wherein the fluid is the byproduct of the production of at least one of a food processing process, an air cleaning process, a toxic emission remediation process, a medical waste process, and a painting process.
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