Patent ID: 6009704
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: F02M

Abstract:
An exhaust gas recirculation system being adapted for use with an engine, comprising:at least a cylinder being positioned within said engine;a flow of intake air entering said cylinder;a supply of combustible fuel entering said cylinder;a combustion process within said cylinder defining a flow of exhaust gas exiting therefrom;an exhaust valve regulator being interposed said flow of intake air and said flow of exhaust gas, said exhaust valve regulator being movable between an open position having a flow of exhaust gas to be recirculated passing to said flow of intake air and a closed position preventing a flow of exhaust gas passing to said flow of intake air; anda particulate trap being positioned in said flow of exhaust gas to be recirculated and all of said flow of exhaust gas to be recirculated passing through said particulate trap prior to passing to said flow of intake air.