Patent ID: 8205602
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: F01N,F02M,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A condensation collection system for an internal combustion engine having an exhaust gas recirculation system, the condensation collection system comprising: a condensation accumulator having an input port and an output port; a condensation collection line having a condensation collection inlet and a condensation collection outlet, the condensation collection inlet being coupled to an air intake system of an internal combustion engine, the condensation collection outlet being coupled to the input port of the condensation accumulator; a condensation expulsion line coupled to the output port of the condensation accumulator, a portion of the condensation expulsion line being disposed in contact with an engine exhaust pipe, the condensation expulsion line having an outlet provided to expel condensation from the system; and a condensation control valve moveable between an open position and a closed position, the condensation control valve being disposed within the air intake system and being configured to control condensation flow to the condensation collection line.