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System and method for regulating EGR cooling using a rankine cycle

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OSTI ID:1233586

This disclosure relates to a waste heat recovery (WHR) system and method for regulating exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooling, and more particularly, to a Rankine cycle WHR system and method, including a recuperator bypass arrangement to regulate EGR exhaust gas cooling for engine efficiency improvement and thermal management. This disclosure describes other unique bypass arrangements for increased flexibility in the ability to regulate EGR exhaust gas cooling.

Research Organization:
CUMMINS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC., Minneapolis, MN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-05NT42419
Assignee:
CUMMINS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.
Patent Number(s):
9,217,338
Application Number:
13/336,945
OSTI ID:
1233586
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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