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EGR system

  • US 7,182,075 B2
  • Filed: 12/07/2004
  • Issued: 02/27/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/07/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A recirculation system for an internal combustion engine comprising:

  • an actuatable valve;

    a first tube connected to the valve and to an exhaust mechanism of the internal combustion engine;

    a second tube connected to the valve and to an intake mechanism of the engine;

    a first pressure sensor situated in the first tube and connected to the valve, the first pressure sensor configured to sense pulses in exhaust pressure;

    a second pressure sensor situated in the second tube and connected to the valve; and

    a controller, the controller configured to control a flow area, time of opening and time of closing of the valve.

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