JP4517682B2 - Exhaust gas purification system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an exhaust gas purification system for purifying particulate matter (PM) by a continuously regenerating diesel particulate filter (DPF) for exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine such as a diesel engine.

  The amount of particulate matter (PM: particulate matter: hereinafter referred to as PM) emitted from diesel internal combustion engines is being regulated more and more year by year with NOx, CO and HC. A technique for reducing the amount of PM collected by a filter called a filter (DPF: Diesel Particulate Filter: hereinafter referred to as DPF) and discharged to the outside has been developed.

  DPFs that collect PM include ceramic monolith honeycomb wall flow type filters, fiber type filters made of ceramic or metal fibers, and exhaust gas purification systems using these DPFs. Like other exhaust gas purification systems, the exhaust gas is installed in the middle of the exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine, and exhaust gas generated in the internal combustion engine is purified and discharged.

  The combustion temperature of PM is lowered by the action of a continuous regeneration type DPF device in which an oxidation catalyst is provided on the upstream side of the DPF, or the catalyst carried on the filter with the catalyst, and PM is incinerated with exhaust gas. There is a continuous regeneration type DPF device and the like.

This upstream regeneration catalyst continuous regeneration type DPF device utilizes the fact that oxidation of PM by NO ₂ (nitrogen dioxide) is performed at a low temperature by oxidizing PM with oxygen in exhaust gas. The catalyst is composed of a catalyst and a filter, and the upstream side of the oxidation catalyst carrying platinum or the like oxidizes NO (nitrogen monoxide) in the exhaust gas to NO ₂ , and with this NO ₂ , the downstream filter The collected PM is oxidized to CO ₂ (carbon dioxide) to remove the PM.

The continuous regeneration type DPF device for a filter with a catalyst is composed of a filter with a catalyst having a catalyst such as cerium oxide (CeO ₂ ), and in the exhaust gas in the filter with a catalyst in a low temperature range (about 300 ° C. to 600 ° C.). PM is oxidized by a reaction (4CeO ₂ + C → 2Ce ₂ O ₃ + CO ₂ , 2Ce ₂ O ₃ + O ₂ → 4CeO _2, etc.) using O ₂ (oxygen), and PM burns with O ₂ in the exhaust gas. In a high temperature range (about 600 ° C. or higher) higher than the temperature, PM is oxidized by O ₂ in the exhaust gas.

  And even in the continuous regeneration type DPF device of this filter with catalyst, etc., an oxidation catalyst is provided on the upstream side, and the exhaust gas is prevented from being released into the atmosphere by oxidizing unburned HC and CO in the exhaust gas. It has been practiced to increase the gas temperature to promote PM oxidation removal.

  However, even in these continuous regeneration type DPFs, when the exhaust gas temperature is 350 ° C. or higher, PM trapped in the DPF is continuously burned and purified, and the DPF self-regenerates, but the exhaust temperature is low. When the exhaust gas temperature is low or the operating state of the internal combustion engine with low NO emission, for example, when the internal combustion engine is in an idling state or low exhaust temperature state such as low load / low speed operation continues, the exhaust gas temperature is low and the catalyst temperature decreases. Therefore, since the oxidation reaction is not promoted and NO is insufficient, the above reaction does not occur and the filter cannot be regenerated by oxidizing the PM. Therefore, the PM is continuously deposited on the filter. The filter is clogged. Therefore, the problem of an increase in exhaust pressure due to the clogging of the filter occurs.

  For this clogging of the filter, when the clogging exceeds a predetermined clogging amount, it is considered that the exhaust temperature is forcibly raised to forcibly remove the collected PM. Yes. As a filter clogging detection means, a method for detecting by the differential pressure across the filter, a PM amount collected from the engine operating state is calculated from preset map data, etc., and a PM accumulated amount is obtained and detected. Further, as a means for raising the exhaust temperature, there are a method by injection control in in-cylinder (in-cylinder) injection and a method by fuel control in direct fuel injection into the exhaust pipe.

  This in-cylinder injection control increases the exhaust gas by performing multi-injection (multi-stage injection) when the exhaust temperature is lower than the activation temperature of the oxidation catalyst provided upstream of the DPF or the oxidation catalyst supported on the DPF filter. When the temperature rises above the activation temperature, post-injection (post-injection) is performed, and the fuel in the exhaust gas is burned with an oxidation catalyst, and the exhaust gas is heated to a temperature higher than the temperature at which PM collected in the DPF burns Then, the PM collected in the DPF is burned and removed to regenerate the DPF.

Normally, in these continuous regeneration type DPFs, when the amount of accumulated PM reaches a preset accumulation limit value of PM, the operating state of the internal combustion engine is automatically changed to forced regeneration mode operation to set the exhaust temperature. The regeneration process is performed by forcibly increasing or increasing the amount of NO or NO ₂ to oxidize and remove the PM collected by the filter.

  In addition, if there is a large amount of particulates (PM) accumulated in the DPF for some reason, the forced regeneration means can be arbitrarily set so that the particulate filter can be immediately forced to regenerate at the driver's will. It has been proposed to provide an operation means for actuating, more specifically, a warning lamp indicating an excessive collection state and a regeneration button for arbitrarily operating a forced regeneration means on the driver's seat, and further a particulate filter (DPF) ) Artificial regeneration that forcibly regenerates the collected particulates by determining that the particulate filter is clogged when an abnormal increase in back pressure is confirmed based on the differential pressure before and after It has also been proposed to generate a warning that prompts the user to perform proper execution (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  However, when the forced regeneration process is performed while the vehicle is running, the present inventors inevitably increase the post injection amount because the engine speed is higher than that in the idle regeneration, and the load changes, resulting in a transient state. Because it is difficult to avoid useless injection (waste shot) that causes post injection even if the engine temperature rises, as a result, oil dilution that is dilution of oil with fuel increases, It has been found that frequent forced regeneration processing is not desirable. On the other hand, in the forced regeneration control when the vehicle is in a stopped state, we have obtained the knowledge that this is not the case and there is relatively little oil dilution, so the vehicle is stopped without performing the forced regeneration control while the vehicle is running. After that, I thought to perform forced regeneration control.

  As one of these, when the filter is clogged with a predetermined amount, the driver (driver) is informed of the necessity of forced regeneration using a lamp, etc. The method of regenerating the DPF by performing the forced regeneration control by operating the manual regeneration switch provided in FIG. That is, when the operating conditions such as idling when the vehicle is stopped are stabilized, the in-cylinder post-injection is performed to raise the temperature, and this problem is solved by suppressing the oil dilution to a smaller extent. If this oil dilution is left unattended, it will cause problems such as wear and seizure of the engine sliding portion, so that the solution is important.

  On the other hand, since vehicles have various traveling patterns, for example, vehicles that frequently travel on highways have many opportunities to drive at high speed and high load, and the exhaust temperature is high, so self-regeneration is promoted. , PM (collected matter) does not accumulate in the central portion of the DPF, and there is a problem that clogging occurs circumferentially on the outer side, that is, clogging that does not appear in the differential pressure occurs. If there is an unbalanced PM, when the PM combustion starts at the time of forced regeneration performed after the unbalance, the unbalanced PM burns almost simultaneously and the combustion rapidly expands into the DPF. It causes the DPF melt damage due to thermal runaway that a high temperature state occurs. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent this.

The present inventors have obtained the knowledge that, when traveling a considerable distance with respect to oil dilution, the fuel mixed in the oil evaporates and the problem of oil dilution is reduced. Therefore, the present invention was carried out.
JP 2003-155914 A JP 2003-155916 A

  An object of the present invention is to stop the vehicle by a warning such as blinking of a flashing light when it is detected that the detected collection amount is larger than a predetermined collection amount for determination regarding regeneration of the continuous regeneration type DPF. In the exhaust gas purification system that prompts the forced regeneration by operating the manual regeneration switch, the problem of oil dilution at the time of forced regeneration during traveling and the oil dilution are related to the forced regeneration of the DPF. It is an object of the present invention to provide an exhaust gas purification system capable of avoiding problems of wear and seizure of the engine sliding portion and reducing the burden on the driver by minimizing this warning.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an exhaust gas capable of preventing thermal runaway during forced regeneration due to the uneven accumulation of collected matter collected in the continuously regenerating DPF and avoiding DPF melting. It is to provide a purification system.

In order to achieve the above object, an exhaust gas purification system of the present invention comprises a continuous regeneration type diesel particulate filter in an exhaust gas passage of an internal combustion engine mounted on a vehicle, and the trapping in the continuous regeneration type diesel particulate filter. A collection amount detection means for detecting the amount of collection, a travel distance detection means for detecting the travel distance of the vehicle, and the continuously regenerated diesel participant forcibly burning the collection by raising the exhaust temperature. Forced regeneration means for regenerating the curate filter, and forcing the driver to operate the forced regeneration means when it is detected that the collection amount detected by the collection amount detection means is larger than a predetermined collection amount for determination. Diesel engine exhaust gas purification system having deedel particulate filter control means having warning means for prompting warning In this case, when the dedel particulate filter control means detects that the collection amount detected by the collection amount detection means is larger than the predetermined collection amount for determination, the dedel particulate filter When the control means detects that the collection amount detected by the collection amount detection means is larger than the predetermined collection amount for determination, the travel after the start of collection detected by the travel distance detection means When it is determined that the distance has reached the predetermined first determination travel distance but has not reached the predetermined second determination travel distance, the forced regeneration means is not automatically activated and the warning is issued. prompting the operation manual by the forced regeneration means to stop the vehicle to the driver by a warning by means travel distance after the collection starts, a second determination of the predetermined When it is judged to have reached the mileage is configured as characterized by automatically actuating the forced regeneration means without warning by said warning means.

  In the exhaust gas purification system, the diesel particulate filter control means does not detect that the collection amount detected by the collection amount detection means is larger than the predetermined collection amount for determination. In this case, the forced regeneration means is automatically operated when it is determined that the travel distance after the start of collection has reached the predetermined third determination travel distance.

  Note that the continuous regeneration type DPF device in the exhaust gas purification system described above includes a device in which an oxidation catalyst is supported on a filter, a device in which an oxidation catalyst is provided on the upstream side of the filter, a catalyst supported on the filter and an upstream side of the filter. There are devices with an oxidation catalyst on the side.

  According to the exhaust gas purification system of the present invention, regarding the determination of whether or not the forced regeneration means for the regeneration of the DPF can be operated, if the collected amount of the DPF is larger than the predetermined collected amount for determination, Depending on the distance traveled, a warning prompting a driver to perform a forced regeneration by manual operation and an automatic operation are used separately, and this combination can provide the following effects.

  When the mileage after regeneration does not exceed the predetermined mileage for second determination and it is determined that the fuel mixed in the oil has not sufficiently evaporated, the driver is forced to stop the vehicle manually. A warning is given to perform regeneration, and when the operating conditions such as idling when the vehicle is stationary are stabilized by manual operation of the driver, in-cylinder injection is performed to raise the exhaust temperature and DPF, thus avoiding the problem of oil dilution can do.

  In addition, when it is determined that the mileage after regeneration exceeds the predetermined second determination mileage and the fuel mixed in the oil has sufficiently evaporated, a warning prompting the driver to perform manual operation is not performed. Since the forced regeneration is automatically performed, the driver's burden can be reduced by minimizing the warning that prompts the driver to perform manual operation.

  Furthermore, when the travel distance after regeneration exceeds the predetermined travel distance for third determination and it is determined that there is a possibility of thermal runaway due to the uneven accumulation of the collected matter, forced regeneration is automatically performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent thermal runaway due to the uneven accumulation of the collected matter and avoid melting of the DPF.

  Further, even when the collected amount of DPF is smaller than the predetermined collected amount for determination, the travel distance after regeneration exceeds the predetermined third determined traveling distance, and the heat caused by the uneven accumulation of the collected matter When it is determined that the possibility of runaway has occurred, forced regeneration is automatically performed, so that thermal runaway can be prevented more effectively and DPF melting can be avoided.

  Hereinafter, an exhaust gas purification system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking as an example an exhaust gas purification system including a continuous regeneration type DPF device configured by a combination of an oxidation catalyst and a filter with a catalyst. explain.

  FIG. 1 shows the configuration of an exhaust gas purification system 1 for an internal combustion engine according to this embodiment. The exhaust gas purification system 1 is configured by providing a continuous regeneration type DPF 13 in an exhaust passage 12 connected to an exhaust manifold 11 of a diesel engine 10. The continuous regeneration type DPF 13 includes an oxidation catalyst 13a on the upstream side and a filter 13b with a catalyst on the downstream side.

  This oxidation catalyst 13a is formed by carrying an oxidation catalyst such as platinum (Pt) on a carrier such as a porous ceramic honeycomb structure, and the filter with catalyst 13b is formed at the inlet of the channel of the porous ceramic honeycomb. And a monolith honeycomb wall flow type filter in which the outlets are alternately sealed, or a felt-like filter in which inorganic fibers such as alumina are laminated at random. A catalyst such as platinum or cerium oxide is supported on the filter.

  When a monolith honeycomb wall flow type filter is adopted as the filter with catalyst 13b, PM (particulate matter) in the exhaust gas G is collected (trapped) by the porous ceramic wall, and the fibers When the mold filter type is adopted, PM is collected by the inorganic fibers of the filter.

  Then, in order to estimate the amount of PM accumulated on the filter with catalyst 13b, a differential pressure sensor 21 is provided in the conducting pipe connected before and after the continuous regeneration type DPF 13. For regeneration control of the filter with catalyst 13b, an oxidation catalyst inlet exhaust temperature sensor 22 and a filter inlet exhaust temperature sensor are provided on the upstream side, the middle, and the downstream side of the oxidation catalyst 13a and the filter with catalyst 13b, respectively.

  Output values of these sensors are input to a control device (ECU: engine control unit) 30 that performs overall control of the operation of the engine 10 and also controls regeneration of the continuous regeneration type DPF 13, and is output from the control device 30. The control signal is used to adjust the fuel injection device (injection nozzle) 14 of the engine 10, the intake throttle valve 16 that adjusts the intake air amount to the intake manifold 15, and the EGR amount that is provided with the EGR cooler in the EGR passage (not shown). The EGR valve and the like to be controlled are controlled.

  The fuel injection device 14 is connected to a common rail injection system (not shown) that temporarily stores high-pressure fuel boosted by a fuel pump (not shown). In addition to information such as the accelerator opening from the accelerator position sensor (APS) 31 and the engine rotational speed from the rotational speed sensor 32, information such as the vehicle speed and the coolant temperature is also input.

  In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the control device 30 includes an engine control means 20C for controlling the operation of the engine, a diesel particulate filter (DPF) control means 30C for the exhaust gas purification system 1, and the like. It is comprised. The DPF control means 30C includes a normal operation control means 31C, a PM collection amount detection means 32C, a travel distance detection means 33C, a forced regeneration means 34C, a warning means 35C, and the like.

  The normal operation detection means 31C is a means for performing a normal operation that is performed regardless of the regeneration of the continuous regeneration type DPF 13 in particular, and is based on the signal from the accelerator position sensor 31 and the signal from the rotation speed sensor 32. Based on the energization time signal calculated at 30, normal injection control in which a predetermined amount of fuel is injected from the fuel injection device 14 is performed.

  The PM trapping amount detection means 32C is a means for detecting the trapped amount ΔPm of PM trapped in the filter 13b with the catalyst of the continuous regeneration type DPF 13. The detection of the trapped amount ΔPm is based on the engine speed and the like. It is detected from the accumulated calculation value of the accumulation amount estimated from the load, the accumulated rotation time of the engine, the differential pressure before and after the continuous regeneration type DPF device 13, and the like. In this embodiment, detection is performed based on the differential pressure before and after the continuous regeneration type DPF device 13, that is, based on the measured value by the differential pressure sensor 21.

  The travel distance detection means 33C is a means for detecting the distance ΔMc traveled by the vehicle after DPF regeneration. When forced regeneration is performed, the travel distance detection means 33C is reset at an appropriate time from the start of regeneration to the end of regeneration. The

  The forced regeneration means 34C is slightly different in control depending on the type of the continuous regeneration type DPF 13, but performs multi-injection (multi-stage injection) in the cylinder (in-cylinder) injection of the engine 10 to change the exhaust temperature to the activity of the oxidation catalyst 13a. The temperature is raised to the temperature, and then post injection (post injection) is performed to increase the filter inlet exhaust temperature detected by the filter inlet exhaust temperature sensor 23 so that the temperature and environment are suitable for PM oxidation removal. The PM collected by the filter 13b is forcibly burned and removed to forcibly regenerate the filter with catalyst 13b. Note that intake system control such as intake throttle and EGR may be used in combination.

  The warning unit 35C includes a flashing lamp (DPF lamp) 41, a warning lamp (warning lamp) 42, and the like, and warns the driver (driver) of urging the manual regeneration means 34C to operate manually by the flashing of the flashing lamp 41. It is a means for urging the driver to take the vehicle to the service center by going on or turning on the warning light 42. The driver who has received this warning can operate the forced regeneration means 34C by operating the manual regeneration switch 43.

  The DPF control means 30C having these various means includes the PM collection amount ΔPm detected by the PM collection amount detection means 32C and the travel distance ΔMc after the DPF regeneration detected by the travel distance detection means 33C. Based on the above, means for continuing normal operation by the normal operation control means 31C, warning the driver for manually operating the forced regeneration means 34C, or automatically operating the forced regeneration means 34C Configured as

  Next, regarding the regeneration control of the exhaust gas purification system 1, the operation of the forced regeneration unit 34C and the operation of the warning unit 35C performed by the DPF control unit 30C will be described in particular. In the control of the exhaust gas purification system 1, a normal operation is performed by the normal operation control means 31C, and PM is collected. In this normal operation, at an appropriate time interval, as illustrated in FIG. Control according to the playback control flow. With this control, whether the PM collection amount ΔPm detected by the PM collection amount detection means 31C and the travel distance ΔMc detected by the travel distance detection means 32C fall within a predetermined range, whether manual regeneration is possible or not. Then, it is determined whether or not the automatic driving regeneration is possible, and after performing various processes as necessary, the process returns to the normal operation by the normal operation control means 31C. Then, the vehicle is driven while repeating normal driving and regeneration control.

  The regeneration control flow of FIG. 3 will be described with reference to the regeneration control map of FIG. 4 used for determining whether or not forced regeneration control is necessary.

  First, the regeneration control map of FIG. 4 will be described. In the regeneration control map schematically shown in FIG. 4, the vertical axis represents the amount of collected PM (collected matter) (in this embodiment, the differential pressure). ) P, and the area of the trapped amount ΔP is defined by three threshold values of a first threshold value (predetermined trapped amount for determination) ΔP1, a second threshold value ΔP2, and a third threshold value ΔP3. The area is divided into four areas of a second collection amount area Rp2, a third collection amount area Rp3, and a fourth collection amount area Rp4. The horizontal axis indicates the travel distance ΔM. The travel distance ΔM is represented by a first threshold value (predetermined first determination travel distance) ΔM1, a second threshold value (predetermined second determination travel distance) ΔM2, and a third. Three threshold values (predetermined third determination travel distances) ΔM3 are included in the four areas of the first travel distance area Rm1, the second travel distance area Rm2, the third travel distance area Rm3, and the fourth travel distance area Rm4. Break down. Then, the region where the current state is is determined by the reproduction control, and the following processing is performed as necessary.

  The first threshold value ΔM1 is a value indicating a lower limit that does not cause a problem due to oil dilution when forced regeneration is performed when the vehicle is stopped, and the second threshold value ΔM2 is performed for forced regeneration during traveling. This is a value indicating the lower limit at which no problem due to oil dilution occurs. Further, the third threshold value ΔM3 is a value for performing forced regeneration in order to prevent thermal runaway due to PM uneven accumulation and DPF meltdown in the filter with catalyst 13b. The fourth travel distance region Rm4 is a region that exceeds the third threshold value ΔM3, and automatically performs forced regeneration or automatically turns on a warning light.

  First, when the detected travel distance ΔMc is in the first travel distance region Rm1 without exceeding the first threshold value ΔM1, if the forced regeneration is performed manually, the fuel in the oil is not sufficiently evaporated. As a result, oil dilution problems arise. Therefore, in this case, manual forced regeneration is prohibited. Even in this case, depending on the travel pattern, the accumulated amount of PM per travel distance is large, and the detected collection amount ΔPm exceeds the third threshold value ΔP3 and enters the fourth collection amount region Rp4. However, at this time, manual regeneration and automatic traveling regeneration are performed in order to avoid thermal runaway, which is a sudden combustion of PM when PM collected in the continuous regeneration type DPF 13 starts self-combustion. In addition to the prohibited state, a warning light 42 is lit to urge the driver to bring it to the service center.

  Next, when the detected travel distance ΔMc exceeds the first threshold value ΔM1 and enters the second travel distance region Rm2, the travel is still insufficient and the fuel mixed in the engine oil has been sufficiently evaporated. Therefore, a warning is issued to the driver to stop the vehicle and force the manual regeneration to perform manual regeneration without performing the forced regeneration while driving, but the warning varies depending on the detected amount of collection ΔPm. I do.

  While the detected collection amount ΔPm is smaller than the first threshold value ΔP1, the clogging of the filter 13b with catalyst is small, and there is no need to operate the forced regeneration means 34C. Therefore, the normal operation is continued as it is. In addition, when the detected collection amount ΔPm exceeds the first threshold value ΔP1, but enters the second differential pressure region Rp2 that does not exceed the second threshold value ΔP2, the oil die during forced regeneration during traveling is entered. In order to avoid the solution problem, automatic regeneration is prohibited, and the flashing light 41 is slowly flashed (manual flashing 1), and the driver is forced to perform manual regeneration after stopping the vehicle (manual regeneration: manual regeneration). Play).

  Further, when the detected collection amount ΔPm exceeds the second threshold value ΔP2 but enters the third differential pressure region Rp3 that does not exceed the third threshold value ΔP3, the oil die during forced regeneration during traveling is entered. In order to avoid a solution problem, automatic regeneration is prohibited, and the flashing light 41 flashes quickly (manual flashing 2), and the driver is strongly urged to perform manual forced regeneration after stopping the vehicle. When entering the third differential pressure region Rp3, depending on the operation state, PM trapped in the continuous regeneration type DPF 13 starts self-combustion and causes thermal runaway that is rapid combustion of PM, and with catalyst. Since the possibility of melting of the filter 13b increases, the amount of injected fuel is throttled in consideration of this self-ignition.

  When the detected collection amount ΔPm exceeds the third threshold value ΔP3 and enters the fourth differential pressure region Rp4, in order to avoid thermal runaway, do not perform manual regeneration and automatic traveling regeneration. The warning light 42 is turned on to prompt the driver to take it to the service center.

  Next, when the detected travel distance ΔMc exceeds the second threshold value ΔM2 and enters the third travel distance region Rm3, the fuel mixed in the engine oil is sufficiently evaporated and forced regeneration is performed during travel. However, when the detected collection amount ΔPm exceeds the first threshold value ΔP1 and enters the second collection amount region Rp2, the forced regeneration means is automatically activated during traveling. Automatic running regeneration that activates 34C is performed. This automatic driving regeneration prevents the driver from being burdened manually by manual regeneration, that is, the ON / OFF operation of the manual regeneration switch 43. It should be noted that while the detected collection amount ΔPm is smaller than the first threshold value ΔP1, the clogging of the filter 13b with catalyst is small and the forced regeneration means 34C does not need to be operated, so that the normal operation is continued as it is. .

  When the detected travel distance ΔMc exceeds the third threshold value ΔM3 and enters the fourth travel distance region Rm4, the PM does not accumulate in the center of the DPF, and is clogged in a circumferentially uneven manner, that is, Since there is a strong possibility that clogging that does not appear in the differential pressure has occurred, the detected collection amount ΔPm does not exceed the third threshold value ΔP3 in order to prevent thermal runaway due to this uneven accumulation. In the range, regardless of the detected differential pressure ΔPm, the forced regeneration during traveling is always performed and the unevenly accumulated PM is incinerated.

  However, when the detected collection amount ΔPm exceeds the third threshold value ΔP3 and enters the fourth differential pressure region Rp4, manual regeneration and automatic traveling regeneration are prohibited to avoid thermal runaway due to excessive collection. In addition, the warning light 42 is lit to urge the driver to take it to the service center.

  The control shown in the regeneration control map as shown in FIG. 4 can be performed by the regeneration control flow as exemplified in FIG. When the regeneration control flow of FIG. 3 starts, it is determined in step S10 whether or not the detected travel distance ΔMc exceeds the first threshold value ΔM1. In this determination, if it is not exceeded but is in the first travel distance region Rm1, it is determined in step S11 whether or not the detected collection amount ΔPm exceeds the third threshold value ΔP3. If not, return as it is and continue normal operation. On the other hand, if it exceeds, the warning lamp 42 is turned on in step S12 and the process returns.

  Accordingly, when it is determined in step S10 that the vehicle is in the first travel distance region Rm1, manual operation of the forced regeneration means 34C is prohibited. In addition, automatic traveling regeneration in which the forced regeneration means 34C is automatically activated during traveling of the vehicle is not performed.

  If the travel distance ΔMc exceeds the first threshold value ΔM1 in step S10, it is determined in step S20 whether the travel distance ΔMc exceeds the second threshold value ΔM2. If this determination does not exceed, it is determined in step S21 whether or not the collected amount ΔPm exceeds the first threshold value ΔP1, and if not, the routine returns and continues normal operation.

  If the collection amount ΔPm exceeds the first threshold value ΔP1 in step S21, it is determined whether or not the collection amount ΔPm exceeds the second threshold value ΔP2 in step S22. In step S24, the flashing lamp 41 is slowly turned on, and in step S26, it is determined whether the manual switch is ON / OFF.

  Further, when the collection amount ΔPm exceeds the second threshold value ΔP2 in the determination in step S22, it is determined whether or not the collection amount ΔPm exceeds the third threshold value ΔP3 in step S23. In step S25, the flashing lamp 41 is turned on quickly, and whether the manual switch is ON or OFF is determined in step S26.

  If the manual regeneration switch 43 is ON in step S26, manual regeneration is performed by operating the manual regeneration switch 43 in step S26 to operate the forced regeneration means 34C. In step S28, the counter of the travel distance ΔMc is reset. Return. Further, when the trapping amount ΔPm is determined not by the differential pressure but by the accumulated amount of PM, the accumulated amount of PM is also reset. On the other hand, if the manual regeneration switch 43 is not ON in step S26, the process directly returns and waits for the manual regeneration switch 43 to be turned ON by the driver during the repetition of this regeneration control flow.

  If it is determined in step S23 that the collected amount ΔPm exceeds the third threshold value ΔP3, the warning lamp 42 is turned on in step S29 and the process returns with manual regeneration and automatic traveling regeneration prohibited. .

  If it is determined in step S20 that the travel distance ΔMc exceeds the second threshold value ΔM2, it is determined in step S30 whether the travel distance ΔMc exceeds the third threshold value ΔM3. If it is determined in step S30 that it exceeds, it is determined in step S31 whether or not the collected amount ΔPm exceeds the first threshold value ΔP1. If it is determined in step S31 that it has not exceeded, the routine returns and the normal operation is continued. On the other hand, if it exceeds the determination in step S31, the determination goes to step S32. And even if it is not exceeded by determination of step S30, it goes to determination of step S32.

  In step S32, it is determined whether or not the collection amount ΔPm exceeds the third threshold value ΔP3. If so, manual regeneration and automatic traveling regeneration are prohibited. In step S35, the warning lamp 42 is turned on. Turns on and returns.

  If it is determined in step S32 that the collected amount ΔPm does not exceed the third threshold value ΔP3, in step S33, automatic regeneration is performed to automatically operate the forced regeneration means 34C during traveling, and in step S34. The travel distance ΔMc counter is reset and the process returns. Further, when the trapping amount ΔPm is determined not by the differential pressure but by the accumulated amount of PM, the accumulated amount of PM is also reset.

  The following can be performed by the control according to the regeneration control flow shown in FIG.

  When it is detected that the collection amount ΔPm detected by the collection amount detection means 32C is larger than the predetermined determination collection amount ΔP1, the travel distance ΔMc after the start of collection detected by the travel distance detection means 33C is When it is determined that the predetermined first determination travel distance ΔM1 has been reached but not the predetermined second determination travel distance ΔM2, a warning is issued by the warning means 35C to manually force the driver. The operation of the regeneration means 34C is urged, and it is determined that the travel distance ΔMc after the start of collection has reached the predetermined second determination travel distance ΔM2, but has not reached the predetermined third determination travel distance ΔM3. Sometimes, the forced regeneration means 34C can be automatically activated without warning by the warning means 35C.

  Further, when it is not detected that the collected amount ΔPm detected by the collected amount detection means 32C is larger than the predetermined collection amount ΔP1, the travel distance ΔMc after the start of collection is a predetermined first value. When it is determined that the 3 determination travel distance ΔM3 has been reached, the forced regeneration means 34C can be automatically activated.

  Therefore, according to this exhaust gas purification system 1, regarding the determination of whether or not the forced regeneration means 34C for regenerating the continuous regeneration type DPF 13 can be operated, the trapping amount ΔPm of the filter with catalyst 13b is a predetermined trapping amount for determination. When it is larger than ΔP1, the warning for prompting the driver to perform manual operation and the automatic operation are selectively used according to the travel distance ΔMc after regeneration, and this combination can provide the following effects.

  When it is determined that the reclaimed travel distance ΔMc does not exceed the predetermined second determination travel distance ΔM2 and the fuel mixed in the oil is insufficiently evaporated, the vehicle is stopped for the driver. Warning is given to perform manual forced regeneration and the temperature is raised by in-cylinder injection when operating conditions such as idling when the vehicle is stationary are stabilized, so that the problem of oil dilution can be avoided.

  Further, when it is determined that the regenerated travel distance ΔMc exceeds the predetermined second determination travel distance ΔM2 and the fuel mixed in the oil has sufficiently evaporated, a warning prompting the driver to perform manual operation is issued. Since the forced regeneration is automatically performed without performing the operation, it is possible to reduce the driver's burden by minimizing a warning for prompting the driver to perform a manual operation.

  Furthermore, when the travel distance after regeneration ΔMc exceeds the predetermined third determination travel distance ΔM3 and it is determined that there is a possibility of thermal runaway due to the uneven accumulation of collected matter, automatic regeneration is automatically performed. Therefore, the thermal runaway caused by the uneven accumulation of the collected matter can be prevented, and the melting loss of the filter with catalyst 13b can be avoided.

  Even when the trapping amount ΔPm of the filter with catalyst 13b is smaller than the predetermined determination trapping amount ΔP1, the regenerated travel distance ΔMc exceeds the predetermined third determination travel distance ΔM3, and the collected matter. When it is determined that there is a possibility of thermal runaway due to the unbalanced product, forced regeneration is automatically performed. Therefore, this thermal runaway is prevented to more effectively avoid melting of the filter with catalyst 13b. be able to.

  In the above description, the continuous regeneration type DPF device in the exhaust gas purification system has been described by taking as an example a device in which a catalyst is supported on a filter and an oxidation catalyst is provided on the upstream side of the filter. However, the present invention can be applied to other types of continuous regeneration type DPFs such as a device in which an oxidation catalyst is supported on a filter and a device in which an oxidation catalyst is provided on the upstream side of the filter.

1 is a system configuration diagram of an exhaust gas purification system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the control means of the exhaust gas purification system of embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the regeneration control flow of the exhaust gas purification system of embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the map for regeneration control of the exhaust gas purification system of embodiment which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Exhaust gas purification system
10 Diesel engine
13 Continuous regeneration type particulate filter device
13a Oxidation catalyst
13b Filter with catalyst
30 control unit (ECU)
30C DPF control means
31C Normal operation control means
32C PM collection amount detection means
33C Travel distance detection means
34C Forced regeneration means
35C Warning means
ΔMc Travel distance after starting collection
ΔM1 Predetermined travel distance for first determination (first threshold)
ΔM2 Predetermined travel distance for second determination (second threshold)
ΔM3 Predetermined travel distance for third determination (third threshold)
ΔPm Detected amount collected
ΔP1 Predetermined collection amount (first threshold)

Claims (2)

A continuous regeneration type diesel particulate filter is provided in an exhaust gas passage of an internal combustion engine mounted on the vehicle, and a collection amount detection means for detecting the amount of collected matter in the continuous regeneration type diesel particulate filter, A travel distance detecting means for detecting a travel distance; a forced regeneration means for raising the exhaust temperature to forcibly burn the collected matter and regenerating the continuously regenerated diesel particulate filter; and the collected amount detecting means. Deedel particulate filter control means having warning means for warning the driver to activate the forced regeneration means when it is detected that the detected collection amount is larger than a predetermined collection amount for determination In the exhaust gas purification system of the equipped diesel engine,
When the dedel particulate filter control means detects that the collected amount detected by the collected amount detecting means is larger than the predetermined collected amount for determination, the detected distance is detected by the travel distance detecting means. When it is determined that the travel distance after the start of collection has reached the predetermined first determination travel distance but has not reached the predetermined second determination travel distance, the forced regeneration means is automatically activated. Without warning, the driver is warned to urge the driver to manually operate the forced regeneration means after stopping the vehicle, and the travel distance after the start of collection is the predetermined second determination An exhaust gas purification system, wherein when it is determined that the travel distance has been reached, the forced regeneration means is automatically operated without warning by the warning means.   In the case where the dedel particulate filter control means has not detected that the collection amount detected by the collection amount detection means is larger than the predetermined determination collection amount, 2. The exhaust gas purification system according to claim 1, wherein the forced regeneration means is automatically operated when it is determined that the travel distance has reached the predetermined third determination travel distance.

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