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Title: Turbocharged engine exhaust gas recirculation system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6638236

Improved exhaust gas recirculation systems for turbocharged gas engines that include an exhaust pipe, a turbocharger connected thereto, and a carburetor connected with a source of gas for the engine. The recirculation system includes an air conduit extending from the turbocharger compressor discharge to a venturi, an exhaust gas conduit that extends from a connection with the exhaust pipe between the engine and the turbocharger to the venturi, a second air conduit that extends from the exhaust pipe to a connection with the first air conduit, and control valves located in the exhaust gas conduit and in the second air conduit. The valves are closed when the engine is being started or idling at no load and open when a load is imposed or when engine rpm's are increased. No pumps, blowers, etc. are needed because the system operates on a differential in pressure created within the system to cause the exhaust gas recirculation.

Assignee:
Dresser Ind. Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4426848
OSTI ID:
6638236
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: Filed date 20 Nov 1981; Other Information: PAT-APPL-323167
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English