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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 06, 2013
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Timothy J. Holbert, Clarkston, MI (US);
Eric M. Sisco, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Janean E. Kowalkowski, Northville, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A control method and system for monitoring a selective catalytic reduction ('SCR') device of an exhaust gas treatment system is disclosed. The method includes monitoring a plurality of operating conditions related to determining an efficiency of the SCR device and a SCR temperature. The method includes determining if each of the operating conditions are within a respective predetermined range and if the SCR temperature is below an operating temperature range. The method includes activating a hydrocarbon supply based on if each of the operating conditions are within the respective predetermined range and if the SCR temperature is below the operating temperature range. The hydrocarbon supply is located upstream of the SCR device to generate heat if activated. The method includes monitoring the SCR temperature to determine if the SCR device is operating within the operating temperature range.