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Method and device for an EGR-system and a valve as well as a regulation method and device

US7017560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2005
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87161
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention is related to a method and a device for recirculation of a part of exhaust gases from an exhaust pipe (6, 9) of a diesel engine (1) to the inlet of the engine, the exhaust gases being diverted from the exhaust pipe (6, 9) and directed through a recirculation conduit (10) to a controllable valve device (12) arranged between the engine and the air intake (2) thereof for allowing supply of air/recirculated exhaust gases in a desired relation to the combustion chamber of the engine (1). The invention also relates to a particular valve having two controllable inlets, said valve being useful in the method or device according to the invention, and a regulation method and device for regulating the air/fuel relation of a diesel engine.

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