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Method and apparatus for controlling EGR in internal combustion engine

US4411242A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1982
Grant dateOct 25, 1983
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a method for controlling the EGR in an internal combustion engine, the fuel amount detected by a sensor is used as the basis for the control of an EGR valve in line with a predetermined EGR rate equation.

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