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Method for purging fuel vapors

US8483934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2010
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for improving purging of fuel vapors from a boosted engine is presented. In one embodiment, the method increases the efficiency of a venturi that supplies vacuum to purge fuel vapors from a vapor storage canister.

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