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Exhaust system having a flow rotation element and method for operation of an exhaust system

US8910470B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2013
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01N2240/20
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An exhaust system in an engine is provided. The exhaust system includes an exhaust manifold include at least one exhaust runner having an inlet and a flow rotation element including at least one vane, the flow rotation element positioned in the inlet of the exhaust runner swirling exhaust airflow entering the exhaust runner.

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