Diesel particulate filter
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001707
A device installed in the exhaust system of a diesel engine to trap particulate matter, such as soot and ash, from the exhaust gases. The filter periodically regenerates by burning off the accumulated soot. DPFs are a key component in meeting modern emissions standards for diesel vehicles.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001707 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Translations | German: Dieselpartikelfilter; Spanish: filtro de partículas diésel; French: filtre à particules diesel |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001707",
"term": "Diesel particulate filter",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A device installed in the exhaust system of a diesel engine to trap particulate matter, such as soot and ash, from the exhaust gases. The filter periodically regenerates by burning off the accumulated soot. DPFs are a key component in meeting modern emissions standards for diesel vehicles.",
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"translations": {
"de": "Dieselpartikelfilter",
"es": "filtro de partículas diésel",
"fr": "filtre à particules diesel"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/diesel-particulate-filter/"
}
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