Exhaust gas recirculation method for decreasing start-up fuel requirement
AssigneeDaimlerChrysler AG
InventorsWilliam J Hynes, Robert T Forgiel
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Abstract
An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control system for an engine comprises a valve, such as an EGR valve, that controls recirculation of exhaust gas in the engine between an exhaust manifold and an intake manifold. A controller communicates with the valve and opens the valve after the engine is turned off to allow the exhaust gas into the intake manifold. The exhaust gas is therefore present in the intake manifold when the engine is next started. In this manner, the amount of fuel required to start the engine is reduced, and startup emissions are reduced.
Claims10
An exhaust gas recirculation control system for an engine comprising:
- a valve that controls recirculation of exhaust gas in the engine between an exhaust manifold and an intake manifold;
- and
- a controller that communicates with the valve and opens the valve after the engine is turned off to allow the exhaust gas into the intake manifold.
An exhaust gas recirculation control system for an engine comprising:
- a valve that controls recirculation of exhaust gas in the engine between an exhaust manifold and an intake manifold;
- and
- a controller that communicates with the valve and:
- opens the valve after the engine is turned off to allow the exhaust gas into the intake manifold;
- sets a flag that indicates that the exhaust gas is in the intake manifold;
- and
- reduces fuel delivery to the engine at a subsequent engine startup if the flag is set.
A method for controlling exhaust gas recirculation in an engine at engine startup comprising:
- turning off the engine;
- opening a valve that allows exhaust gas into an intake manifold after the engine is turned off;
- initiating an engine startup;
- determining if there is exhaust gas in the intake manifold;
- and
- reducing fuel delivery to the engine at the engine startup if there is exhaust gas in the intake manifold.
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