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System and method for regulating EGR cooling using a Rankine cycle

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1377871
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):
9,745,869
Application Number:
14/939,565
OSTI ID:
1377871
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English