A process for the regeneration of loaded with combustible substances, the electrically conductive by combustion, as well as filter candle filter materials for carrying out the regulation method according to the two

摘要

The disclosure relates to a combustion process with electrical ignition for regenerating electrically conducting filter materials loaded with combustible substances, e.g. diesel engine exhaust filters charged with soot. The process involves direct ohmic heating of the electrically conducting filter material to a temperature above its combustion temperature. Also disclosed is a suitable filter plug. Exhaust gas passes from the outside inwards through the hollow cylindrical filter material, which has a longitudinal weld seam and an internal support grid made from mesh wire; the electric current used to ignite combustion on the inside of the hollow cylinder is introduced from one face into the filter material, longitudinal weld seam and support grid simultaneously, the current being supplied from the clean gas-side as contact is made.