Emitec Gesellschaft Fuer Emissionstechnologie Mbh

Volkswagen Ag

Continental Automotive Gmbh

Emitec Gesellschaft Fur Emissionstechnologie Mbh

Gerhard Kahmann

Carsten Kruse

Thomas Nagel

Thorsten Düsterdiek

Richard Dorenkamp

A method for operating a device for the purification of exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine which is operated with an excess of air includes heating at least one heating apparatus of the device above a predetermined first setpoint temperature. The at least one heating apparatus is at least partially in contact with the exhaust gas, can be activated by electrical energy and is formed at least partially with an oxidation coating. At least the temperature of the at least one heating apparatus or of the exhaust gas is subsequently monitored. An increase in the hydrocarbon fraction of the exhaust gas is initiated if at least the temperature of the heating apparatus or of the exhaust gas has reached a threshold temperature or a low-load phase of the internal combustion engine is present. A motor vehicle having the device is also provided.

Method for operating an exhaust gas purification device having a heating apparatus and motor vehicle having the device

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Wolfenbüttel, Germany

Gerhard Kahmann