METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PARTICULATE FILTER LEAKAGE DETECTION

摘要

Methods and systems are provided for determining degradation of a particulate filter in an exhaust conduit. In one example, a method may include diverting exhaust gas to a secondary soot sensor assembly comprising a second filter downstream of a first filter, and determining degradation based on time intervals between subsequent filter regenerations of the second filter in the secondary soot sensor assembly.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
flowing exhaust from downstream of a first filter towards each of a first pressure sensor coupled at a first location in an exhaust pipe and a second pressure sensor coupled at a second location in a passage external to the exhaust pipe, the passage including a second filter coupled to an electric circuit; and indicating degradation of the first filter based on an interval between successive regenerations of the second filter.