Exhaust Gas Recirculation

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf emissions control technology
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:EGR
gptkbp:alternativeTo selective catalytic reduction
gptkbp:benefit reduces smog formation
gptkbp:component gptkb:EGR_cooler
gptkb:EGR_valve
gptkbp:controlledBy gptkb:engine_control_unit_(ECU)
gptkbp:effect lowers combustion temperature
reduces engine efficiency slightly
can increase particulate emissions in diesel engines
gptkbp:failureMode EGR cooler leakage
EGR valve clogging
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Exhaust Gas Recirculation
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
gptkbp:method recirculates portion of exhaust gas to engine cylinders
gptkbp:purpose reduce nitrogen oxide emissions
gptkbp:regulates required by emission standards in many countries
gptkbp:relatedTo NOx emissions
gptkbp:usedIn diesel engines
internal combustion engines
gasoline engines
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:EGR
gptkb:Emission_Control
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7