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Apparatus with dynamic prediction of EGR in the intake manifold

US5273019A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 1992
Grant dateDec 28, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D2200/0402
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus disclosed provide dynamic prediction of re-circulated exhaust gas content in an engine intake manifold. An engine-controller combination, comprises a vehicle engine and an exhaust gas re-circulation valve providing re-circulation of engine exhaust gas. Several sensors determine measures of a set of engine parameters and provide measurement signals indicative of the measures. A microprocessor control unit receives the measurement signals, (ii) predicts future values of MAP and P.sub.o, where MAP represents an absolute pressure of an engine intake manifold and where P.sub.o represents a new air partial pressure of the engine intake manifold, and (iii) controls the vehicle engine in response to the predicted future values of MAP and P.sub.o.

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