Abstract: A lean sulfur trap and a rich sulfur trap are arranged to prevent the passage of sulfur-containing exhaust gases through a sulfur-sensitive component of an aftertreatment system. After a determined period of operation, the lean sulfur trap and rich sulfur trap are purged in sequential operations, during which time exhaust gas flow is diverted around the sulfur-sensitive component, and then restored after purging of the traps.

Abstract: A filtration system adapted to prevent diesel soot carried with recirculated exhaust gas from being recirculated through internal combustion engine. The filtration system provides continuous elimination of soot, thus reducing its negative impact on engine life, lubrication oil quality, and on components in the exhaust gas recirculation system. The filtration system comprises a non-thermal plasma generator that periodically, or continuously, oxidizes carbon deposited, or trapped, within a carbon filter disposed downstream of the non-thermal plasma generator.

Abstract: NOx in an exhaust gas stream is oxidized in a first stage oxidation catalyst thereby forming NO2. In a subsequent stage, the NO2 is directed to a lean NOx trap whereat NO2 is reduced to N2. Hydrocarbon fuel is controllably injected into the gaseous stream at a position upstream of the lean NOx trap. Carbon is oxidized in a carbon trap positioned downstream from the lean NOx trap.

Abstract: A system is provided for rapidly changing the flow of recirculated exhaust gas to each cylinder of an internal combustion engine operating on diesel fuel or other fuels. The system preferably includes an exhaust gas recirculation line having an exhaust gas recirculation pump along with a reservoir and cooler for storing a desired volume of recirculated exhaust gas. Recirculated exhaust gas is preferably supplied from the reservoir to each cylinder of the associated engine through respective recirculated exhaust gas conduits. A metering valve is preferably disposed within each recirculated exhaust gas conduit immediately adjacent to each cylinder. The metering valves provide uniform distribution of recirculated exhaust gas to the respective cylinders and allow the system to rapidly change the flow of recirculated exhaust gas to each cylinder. The system provides recirculated exhaust gas at a point close to the combustion chamber where it is needed for effective reduction of undesirable NO.sub.x emissions.

Abstract: A system for controlling exhaust gas recirculation flow rates and power augmentation of a turbocharged internal combustion engine operating on diesel fuel or other fuels. Exhaust gas from the engine's exhaust manifold is used to drive the turbocharger. Exhaust gas exiting from the turbocharger is directed through a filter trap. A first portion of the exhaust gas exiting the filter trap flows through an exhaust gas recirculation cooler to provide a first input to an electronically controlled diverter valve. Filtered intake air is supplied as a second input to the electronically controlled diverter valve. A mixed output of intake air and recirculated exhaust gas is directed from the diverter valve to an electrically driven compressor and then to the intake manifold of the diesel engine.

Abstract: An exhaust gas recirculation system for internal combustion engines includes a particulate trap through which all of the gas exhausted through the exhaust manifold of the engine is cleaned prior to directing a first portion of the gas through a low pressure EGR loop and/or discharging all or a remaining portion of the exhaust gas to the surrounding environment. The EGR system embodying the present invention provides an efficient method for reducing NO.sub.x emissions by recirculation of a portion of the exhaust gas and, simultaneously, reducing particulate matter by passing all of the exhaust gas through a passive trap prior to recirculation or discharge to atmosphere.

Abstract: Systems with exhaust gas recirculation and two-stage charge air compression include an internal combustion engine having an exhaust manifold and an intake manifold; a turbocharger with an exhaust gas turbine and a compressor, each having an inlet and an outlet; a first exhaust gas conduit connecting the exhaust gas turbine inlet with the exhaust manifold; a charge air conduit connecting the turbocharger compressor outlet with the intake manifold; a motor-driven compressor having an inlet and an outlet, with the outlet connected with the inlet of the turbocharger compressor; a two-input proportioning gas control valve having a first inlet open to atmosphere and a second inlet connected with an EGR conduit connected with the flow of exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine, and an outlet to deliver a mixture of air and exhaust gas to the inlet of the motor-driven charge air compressor; and a control operating the two-input proportioning gas control valve to mix in controlled proportions, air from atmosph

Abstract: A fuel injection system and control valve are disclosed for use with a multi-cylinder engine such as a diesel or proco type engine. The disclosed control valve, which is of the piezoelectric type, controls the fuel injection into the individual cylinders by being connected in fluid circuit between the high pressure pump and distributor which are contained in the pump and distributor assembly. The control valve contains novel features providing improvements in the system.

Abstract: A fuel injection system and control valve are disclosed for use with a multi-cylinder engine such as a diesel or proco type engine. The disclosed control valve, which is of the piezoelectric type, controls the fuel injection into the individual cylinders by being connected in fluid circuit between the high pressure pump and distributor which are contained in the pump and distributor assembly. The control valve contains novel features providing improvements in the system.