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Old 07-11-2011, 07:41 PM   #4 (permalink)
ConnClark
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One of the most viable DPF alternatives is an electrostatic discharge grid. Any particulate that flows through the grid gets zapped like a bug in a bug zapper. The problem with it is the power requirements and potential noise.

I don't think any solution where you have to empty it will fly with government regulators. They want something that won't require human maintenance. Also since the diesel soot would be classified as a hazardous substance there would be costs dealing with it (even if you just burn the stuff to get rid of it).
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