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Turbocharger exhaust gas recirculation system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7357230

A turbocharged internal combustion engine includes a bypass manifold interconnecting intake and exhaust manifolds for recycling exhaust gases back to the engine to reduce oxides of nitrogen. A compressor in the intake manifold is driven by a turbine in the exhaust manifold to pressurize intake air for the engine. The bypass manifold is connected to the intake manifold in a manner so that recycled exhaust gas does not flow through the compressor, to thereby eliminate undesirable exhaust contaminant buildup in the compressor. The bypass manifold includes a one-way valve to prevent the pressurized intake manifold air from backflowing into the exhaust system during full load operation. A control system regulates the differential pressure between the intake and exhaust manifolds by monitoring engine operating parameters. When a predetermined pressure differential is established between the exhaust and intake manifolds, the bypass manifold valve opens to recycle exhaust gases.

Assignee:
J. I. Case Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3925989
OSTI ID:
7357230
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English