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Multi-path evaporative purge system for fuel combusting engine

US8191536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 2007
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M25/0836
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of operating the evaporative purge system for an engine of a vehicle propulsion system is provided. In one example, the method provides for charging and purging two fuel vapor canisters independently or at the same time. The method may provide for improved fuel vapor processing under some conditions.

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