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Method for diagnosis of a tank ventilation valve based on pressure oscillations

US10598132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2017
Grant dateMar 24, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M35/1038
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for diagnosis of a tank ventilation valve in a tank ventilation system for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle includes actuating a tank ventilation valve via a control unit, and checking the functionality of the tank ventilation valve in a manner dependent on a pressure oscillation measured by the pressure sensor. The tank ventilation system includes a filter having a first feed line from a fuel tank, a second feed line with a connection to a surrounding atmosphere, and a third feed line to a tank ventilation valve, wherein the tank ventilation valve has a connection to two different introduction points at an intake pipe, wherein the connection has a first line system and a second line system, wherein the tank ventilation system further includes at least one pressure sensor installed in the second line system between tank ventilation valve and intake pipe.

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