Fast response exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system

Patent · Tue May 15 00:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:6726980

Wade, W R

This patent describes an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control for an automotive type internal combustion engine. It comprises: a gas induction passage connected to the engine intake manifold at one end, an EGR passage connected at one end to exhaust gases from the engine combustion chamber, the other end of the induction passage being bifurcated to form ambient air and EGR branch passages, means connecting the ambient air branch passage to ambient air, means connecting the EGR branch passage to the other end of the EGR passage whereby ambient air and EGR gases combine to form a gas charge inducted into the engine.

• Assignee: Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI (USA)
• Patent Number(s): US 4924840; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-253523A
• OSTI ID: 6726980
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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