| 摘要 |
An apparatus 12 for reducing the amount of carbon particles PM adopts a plurality of filters 13 having a wire mesh structure. This reducing apparatus 12 for carbon particles is caused to capture and accumulate the carbon particles PM contained in the exhaust gas 1 of a Diesel engine 11, and oxidizes and burns the carbon particles PM so that these can be reduced and eliminated. Further, the reducing apparatus 12 for carbon particles is constructed in such a manner that Pt adheres to and is coated on the wires of each filter 13, and filters having different densities are provided. Spaces 14 are also provided in the lateral direction between the filters, and an auxiliary section 15 with a honeycomb core 16 is inserted between the spaces 14, wherein Pt adheres to and coated on the honeycomb core 16. In this manner, the reducing apparatus 12 for carbon particles is adjusted so that a capture ratio and/or an elimination ratio of the carbon particles PM are set to about 5% SIMILAR 80%, e.g., about 60% SIMILAR 80%. <IMAGE> |
