Method and apparatus for setting a tank venting valve
US5072712A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D41/0032
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for obtaining output values for actuating a tank venting valve connected to the intake pipe of an internal combustion engine. A control factor is supplied by a lambda controller computing step and modifies a loading factor until a regenerating fuel quantity leading to no deviation from the lambda desired value is supplied via the tank venting valve. The controlled loading factor modifies precontrol values for the regenerating fuel quantity which is supplied in an operating condition. The method takes into consideration the pressure conditions at the tank venting valve. This makes it possible to place the opening of the tank venting pipe into the intake pipe of an internal combustion engine behind the throttle flap where there is a great negative pressure, which, however, can fluctuate within wide limits. The method takes into consideration these fluctuations within a precontrolled system with superposed control which makes it possible to operate with high regenerating gas flows and, nevertheless, reliable operation. An apparatus for carrying out the method of the invention is also disclosed.
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