METHOD FOR HEATING AN EXHAUST GAS SYSTEM

Organization Name

robert bosch gmbh

Inventor(s)

Michael Bachner of Stuttgart (DE)

Marcel Alexander Schneck of Besigheim (DE)

Vandana Hegde of Korntal-Muenchingen (DE)

METHOD FOR HEATING AN EXHAUST GAS SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240318584 titled 'METHOD FOR HEATING AN EXHAUST GAS SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for controlling heat transport in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine using electrical heating devices and fluid transport devices.

Determines current temperatures in the exhaust gas system during engine downtime.
Compares current temperatures with target temperatures.
Controls heating and fluid devices based on the temperature comparison.

Key Features and Innovation

Method for managing heat transport in exhaust gas systems during engine idle periods.
Utilizes electrical heating devices and fluid transport devices to regulate temperatures.
Enhances efficiency and performance of exhaust gas purification components.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and energy production where internal combustion engines are used.

Problems Solved

Efficient heat management in exhaust gas systems.
Optimal performance of exhaust gas purification components.
Energy savings during engine idle periods.

Benefits

Improved control over heat transport.
Enhanced efficiency of exhaust gas purification.
Reduced energy consumption.

Commercial Applications

Automotive industry for emission control systems.
Manufacturing plants for industrial exhaust systems.
Energy production facilities for optimizing exhaust gas treatment.

Prior Art

Readers can explore prior patents related to exhaust gas system heat management, electrical heating devices, and fluid transport control systems.

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Questions about Exhaust Gas System Heat Management

How does this method improve exhaust gas system efficiency?

This method enhances efficiency by accurately controlling heat transport based on temperature differentials.

What are the potential cost savings associated with this technology?

The technology can lead to energy savings during engine idle periods, reducing overall operational costs.

Original Abstract Submitted

a method for controlling heat transport within an exhaust gas system downstream of an internal combustion engine, wherein the exhaust gas system comprises at least one electrical heating device, at least one exhaust gas purification component, and at least one fluid transport device, wherein the method comprises, in an operating phase in which the internal combustion engine is not operated, determining at least one current temperature in the exhaust gas system, performing a comparison of the at least one determined current temperature or a temperature derived therefrom with a target temperature, and controlling the electrical heating device and/or the fluid transport device as a function of the result of the comparison. furthermore, a computing unit and a computer program for carrying out such a method are proposed.