Method for controlling the temperature of gases entering an engine of an automotive vehicle, heat exchanger and device for managing the temperature of these gases
US7717097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to the method, the gases are circulated in a liquid/gas heat exchanger (2, 12) prior to their entering the internal combustion engine (58) and a high temperature liquid and/or a low temperature liquid is circulated in the liquid/gas heat exchanger (2, 12) in order to heat and/or cool the gases (84) as required. The liquid/gas heat exchanger may comprise a single stage or two stages, that is a high temperature stage and a low temperature stage. It can also be used to cool the recirculating exhaust gases prior to their entering the engine.
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