Temp-A-Start Regeneration System
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1. A method for regenerating a diesel particulate filter comprises:
- sending a request from an engine controller of a diesel engine to a regeneration module;
putting the diesel engine into a base idle mode of operation;
waiting for a first defined time period;
closing a regeneration switch;
waiting for a second defined time period;
initiating a regeneration cycle of the engine controller; and
putting the diesel engine into a high idle mode of operation.
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Abstract
A regeneration module is usable in conjunction with a diesel engine to control the operation of a regeneration cycle of the diesel engine. During the regeneration cycle, particulate matter collected in or on a diesel particulate filter of the diesel engine is removed to improve the operation of the diesel particulate filter. In various embodiments, the regeneration module only functions when manually activated by a user of the diesel engine such that the regeneration cycle is only initiated during desirable idle periods of the diesel engine.
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1. A method for regenerating a diesel particulate filter comprises:
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sending a request from an engine controller of a diesel engine to a regeneration module; putting the diesel engine into a base idle mode of operation; waiting for a first defined time period; closing a regeneration switch; waiting for a second defined time period; initiating a regeneration cycle of the engine controller; and putting the diesel engine into a high idle mode of operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for regenerating a diesel particulate filter comprises:
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a diesel engine that utilizes a diesel particulate filter which is usable to remove at least some particulate matter from an exhaust gas of the diesel engine during operation; a regeneration module in communication with the engine controller; and a manual switch in communication with the regeneration module wherein the manual switch is usable to activate and deactivate the regeneration module;
whereinthe regeneration module is usable to receive a request from the engine controller to initiate a regeneration cycle of the engine controller; and the regeneration cycle is usable to remove particulate matter from the diesel particulate filter. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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