Control system for an EGR purge system
US7866140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M26/49
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The exhaust within an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system should be purged to allow for access to the components of the EGR system. A method and system for controlling an EGR purge system is provided. The method and system may control the operation of drawing the exhaust out of the EGR system. The method may also control the operation of diving the exhaust out of the EGR system.
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