Apparatus and method for removing particulate from an exhaust gas filter

U.S. Patent Number: 5347809

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for cleaning exhaust particulate from a contaminated vehicle exhaust gas filter. Regeneration gases, oxygen content, and input heat are controlled in order to efficiently control the heat of regeneration.

Inventors: Moeckel; Mark D. (Peoria, IL), Waldman; Donald J. (Brimfield, IL)

Assignee: Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)

Application Number: 08/030,955

Issued: 1994-09-20

Expired: 2006-09-20

Classes: 60/274 ; 55/283; 55/466; 55/DIG.30; 60/286; 60/303

Field of search: 60/274,286,295,296,303,311 55/DIG.30,466,283

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