What does DPF regeneration mean in diesel vehicles?
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DPF stands for "Diesel Particulate Filter," which directly translates to "diesel particulate trap," also known as a diesel particulate filter regenerator. It is a device designed to reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions in exhaust gases. Additional information: Wall-flow filter: DPF typically employs a wall-flow filter, which forces the exhaust gas to pass through porous walls by alternately blocking the inlet and outlet of the carrier channels, thereby capturing particles. Upstream DOC catalyst oxidation: The DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst) oxidizes NO generated during combustion in the diesel engine to form NO2. Effective PM removal: Once inside the DPF, the NO2 molecular bonds break at relatively low temperatures (around 250°C), releasing oxygen that reacts with the captured carbon particles to form CO2. Most normal driving conditions of diesel engines can meet the DPF regeneration temperature range (250°C~500°C), thus effectively removing PM.