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The use of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) is one of the most flexible methods of reducing particulate emissions from diesel engines, and has the advantage of controlling both the number and mass of particulate emissions. To maintain engine performance over time, the soot accumulated in the filter needs to be removed by oxidation. This paper describes the development of a novel iron based fuel-borne additive that controls soot deposit build-up in DPFs. This technology controls soot accumulation at significantly lower treat rates than those of previously reported [1] additives at temperatures well below those previously required for soot combustion. Ash accumulation testing and the chemical characterisation of the ash are also described. Any successful solution to the problem of soot accumulation in the filter needs to be harm free in the field.

Future Diesel emission standards for passenger cars, light and medium duty vehicles, require the combination of a more efficient NOx reduction performance, a significant reduction of fuel consumption along with the opportunity to reduce the complexity and the package requirements to facilitate it. Recent activities on catalytic products allows for the SCR active compounds to move from the ceramic substrate located in the underbody to the DPF substrate already located in a close coupled position to achieve the benefit of the highest temperature. This newly developed SCR-coated DPF has massively improved the potential of NOX reduction. As published in the SAE-2014-0132 “advanced compact mixer: BlueBox” [1] it is crucial to inject Adblue®/DEF with a very high mixing performance level.