Method for handling fuel vapors onboard a hybrid vehicle
AssigneeInergy Automotive Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)
InventorsJules-Joseph Van Schaftingen, Bjorn Criel
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Abstract
A method for handling fuel vapors onboard a hybrid vehicle including an internal combustion engine or ICE and a fuel system for the ICE, the method including at least partly condensing fuel vapors generated in the fuel system using an absorption refrigeration device. The absorption refrigeration device includes a regenerator that uses as a heat source, heat of combustion of part of the fuel vapors that are burnt in an adequate device.
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A method for handling fuel vapors onboard a hybrid vehicle including an internal combustion engine or ICE and a fuel system for the ICE, the method comprising:
- at least partly condensing fuel vapors generated in the fuel system using an absorption refrigeration device,
- the absorption refrigeration device including a regenerator that uses as a heat source, a heat of combustion of part of the fuel vapors that are burnt in an adequate device.
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