Turbocharger and EGR system
US6263672A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exhaust gas recirculation system for an internal combustion engine. The present invention includes a turbocharger, restrictor valve, and exhaust gas recirculation valve. The restrictor valve is upstream of the turbine of the turbocharger, and restricts the flow of exhaust gas into the turbine. This restriction results in an increase in pressure of the exhaust gas provided to the restrictor valve. The increased pressure exhaust gas is provided to the inlet of an exhaust gas recirculation valve which may be actuatable independently of the actuation of the restrictor valve. The restrictor valve may be modulated until exhaust pressure is greater than the pressure of the intake gas. The restrictor valve creates a pressure differential suitable for recirculating a portion of exhaust gas through the EGR valve and into the intake manifold of the engine. The restrictor valve may also be operated without recirculation of exhaust gas, such as during cold starting of a diesel engine so as to increase the load on the engine and decrease the warm-up time of the engine. Some embodiments of the present invention utilize an electronic controller for operating the restrictor valve and the EGR val…
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