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Exhaust gas recirculation system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5581899
An engine exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is provided in which a sonic flow EGR valve is moved to open positions to establish a different constant rate of flow at each open position of the EGR valve in response to air pressure acting on a servo means secured to the valve, the air pressure force being controlled by changes in a control vacuum opposing the air pressure force and modified by an air bleed device as a function of changes in engine exhaust gas backpressure levels, to provide an EGR valve movement that varies essentially in proportion to changes in engine air flow.
Assignee:
Ford Motor Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4401092
OSTI ID:
5581899
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English