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Boosting devices with integral features for recirculating exhaust gas

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OSTI ID:1233585

According to one embodiment of the invention, a turbine housing includes a turbine inlet in fluid communication with a turbine volute configured to house a turbine wheel, the turbine inlet configured to direct an exhaust gas flow from an engine to the turbine wheel. The turbine housing also includes a turbine outlet in fluid communication with the turbine volute, the turbine outlet configured to direct the exhaust gas flow to an exhaust gas conduit and a first exhaust gas recirculation supply port located on and in fluid communication with the turbine outlet, the first exhaust gas recirculation supply port being configured to direct a portion of the exhaust gas flow to an exhaust gas recirculation supply conduit.

Research Organization:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-07NT43271
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Patent Number(s):
9,217,396
Application Number:
12/975,983
OSTI ID:
1233585
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (3)

Diesel engine exhaust gas recirculation––a review on advanced and novel concepts journal April 2004
Comparison of Different EGR Solutions conference April 2008
Mixed-Source EGR for Enabling High Efficiency Clean Combustion Modes in a Light-Duty Diesel Engine journal April 2008

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