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A Diesel Particulate Regeneration System Using a Copper Fuel Additive
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An earlier study (SAE Paper 920364) documented the ability of a Copper-based fuel additive to initiate regeneration of a particulate trap without external heat sources.
Work performed with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority on diesel particulate filter systems for a 6V-92TA mechanical engine has been expanded to include 6V-92TA electronic, MAN and Caterpillar engines as well as an increased number of 6V-92TA mechanical engines. Both cordierite wall flow and fibre filter systems are currently being evaluated for performance and durability in field service.
This paper outlines performance of the system which uses a copper-based fuel additive to induce regeneration along with emission reductions and health effects data. Additional data on compatibility of the copper fuel additive with typical commercial diesel fuels and lubricants is also presented. Specific details are given on the reliability of the system, mileage accumulated and problems encountered during revenue-service operation.
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Daly, D., McKinnon, D., Martin, J., and Pavlich, D., "A Diesel Particulate Regeneration System Using a Copper Fuel Additive," SAE Technical Paper 930131, 1993, https://doi.org/10.4271/930131.Also In
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- Saile, J.A. Cooke, V.B. Chemical Technology for Fuels and Lubricants in Future Bus Transit Applications I Mech E Bus '92 paper 1992
- McKinnon, D.L. Shephard, D.A. Diesel Particulate Filter System for a 6V-92TA Engine in a Neoplan Bus SAE paper 920364 1992
- Roth Associates, Inc. An Analysis of Possible Health Effects Due to the Use of a Copper Diesel Fuel Additive January 1991