Alternative left/right bank EGR loop operation to improve...

Details Alternative left/right bank EGR loop operation to improve... Alternative left/right bank EGR loop operation to improve...

2006-09-07

2010-06-22

Cronin, Stephen K (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Charge forming device

Exhaust gas used with the combustible mixture

Reexamination Certificate

active

07740007

ABSTRACT:
A system for a vehicle, comprising of a diesel engine having an intake system and an exhaust system, a first EGR loop coupled between said intake system and said exhaust system and having a first valve and a first cooler located therein, a second EGR loop coupled between said intake system and said exhaust system and having a second valve and a second cooler located therein, and a control system operating the first and second valves in a first condition where both valves provide EGR flow to the engine, and at least temporarily increasing flow in the first EGR loop and decreasing flow in the second EGR loop when EGR flow is decreased to a condition where buildup in one of said coolers is increased.

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