Particulate filter: leading expertise
Faurecia and PSA Peugeot-Citroën developed the first Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). This filter has been fitted as standard to the Peugeot 607 since 2000. Faurecia, the world-leader in the market, is developing this technology to meet the increasingly strict changes in legislation, such as the Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards.
Complying with international legislation
All of Faurecia's developments conform to the Euro 5 standard currently in effect, which requires Diesel engines to reduce particle emissions by 80% compared to the previous standard. Euro 6 will come into force in 2014 and will specifically target lighter particles.
DPF: masterminded with PSA
In the Diesel Particulate Filter jointly pioneered by Faurecia and PSA Peugeot-Citroën, the fine soot particles emitted by the engine are trapped by a porous ceramic substrate inside the filter casing. The soot particles are collected on the walls. Once the maximum fill level has been reached, the particles are burnt off by raising the temperature. This mechanism is triggered by the engine control system without any involvement from the driver. The particulate filter eliminates more than 99% of the particles released through the exhaust.
Faurecia produces the catalytic converter and the particulate filter for the new BMW 5 Series GT, fitted with a six-cylinder Diesel engine.
Designed to save space
As a supplier of complete systems, Faurecia offers particulate filtration systems geared towards its customers' specifications, including additive or coated filtration, optimised canning technologies, incorporation of space constraints and development of a system for removing the filter for cleaning and/or replacement...