Apparatus and method for removal of gas phase artifacts from engine exhaust during testing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9869220
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14254674

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An apparatus and method for removal of gas phase artifacts from engine exhaust undergoing evaluation for the presence of particulate matter as collected on a particulate matter filter. More specifically, the disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for removal of gas phase artifacts from engine exhaust being tested and prior to the exhaust reaching a particulate matter (PM) filter. Such removal provides that the PM filter indicates relatively more accurate evaluation of the particulate matter present.

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SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE6220 CULEBRA ROAD SAN ANTONIO TX 78238-5166

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Abdul-Khalek, Imad Said San Antonio, US 8 47

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