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Verified DPFs are available for nonroad and highway
heavy-duty diesel engines including those on buses,
trucks, construction equipment, auxiliary power units and
Diesel Particulate Filter stationary generators.
EPA-420-F-10-029
May 2010
Each DPF is verified for use with specific engines and/or to ten years or 10,000 or more hours of operation. Engine
with specific configurations over a range of model years. In problems with fuel control or oil consumption may quickly
addition to vehicle and engine specifications, the intended deteriorate the performance of a DPF. Consequently, regular
application should be evaluated for exhaust temperature, engine maintenance is essential to DPF performance.
duty cycle, fuel sulfur levels, lubrication oil consumption
and engine-out PM emission levels. Exhaust temperature
data logging should be performed with each installation Warranty coverage is typically part of the commercial
over a range of vehicle duty cycles and, if possible, over contract negotiated between the product suppliers and
a range of ambient temperatures. A copy of results and their customers. Such warranties typically cover defects in
analysis from data logging should be retained by the fleet materials or workmanship for a specified period defined in
for each installation. EPA and CARB’s lists of verified diesel years, miles and/or operating hours.
retrofit technologies define the specific engine operating
criteria required to successfully apply a particular retrofit
technology: www. epa.gov/otaq/retrofit/verif-list.htm. As part of their verification program, CARB has established
detailed warranty periods for CARB-verified retrofit
technologies as shown in the following table.
Fuel
DPFs are verified for use with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel California Air Resources Board
fuel (ULSD), which contains up to 15 parts per million Warranty Period
sulfur. Fuel additives should not be used unless explicitly
approved by the DPF manufacturer.
Vehicle Category Warranty Period
Longevity
When properly installed and maintained, DPFs should
remain effective for the life of the vehicle, generally five