Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for particulate filter regeneration. The apparatus includes a bypass exhaust channel configured to conduct exhaust gasses away from a main exhaust channel and reintroduce the exhaust gasses into the main exhaust channel upstream from a particulate filter, a burner, and a regeneration module configured to monitor exhaust gas variables and divert a portion of the exhaust gasses through the bypass exhaust channel in response to the exhaust gas variables. The system includes a vehicle having an internal combustion engine coupled to a transmission, and the apparatus. The method includes conducting exhaust gasses away from a main exhaust channel and reintroducing the exhaust gasses into the main exhaust channel, raising the temperature of the exhaust gasses, and monitoring exhaust gas variables and selectively diverting a portion of the exhaust gasses through a bypass exhaust channel in response to the exhaust gas variables.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment EGR valve permits exhaust gas to be induced into the intake line downstream of the compressor, while minimizing the need to reduce the size of the turbocharger. The preferred embodiment EGR valve exploits variations around the mean pressure in the EGR passage created by the engine cycle by selectively opening when the pressure in the EGR valve exceeds the pressure in the intake line. Thus, exhaust gas is recirculated even when the engine is running near torque peak. The preferred embodiment EGR valve also exploits the higher mean pressure in the exhaust line relative to the intake line at higher engine speeds by remaining open, in order to minimize the energy consumed in opening and closing the EGR valve.

Abstract: An improved turbocharged internal combustion engine is provided having a system and method for preventing a rapid decrease of turbocharger power during rapid fuel reduction transients in engine operation due to reductions in fuel flow rate to the engine. The engine includes a turbocharger power enhancing system including an exhaust valve control device capable of varying the timing of opening of the engine exhaust valves. The turbocharger power enhancing system also includes a processor which generates a control signal when a reduction in the fuel delivery rate is detected. The control signal operates the exhaust valve control device to advance the timing of opening of the exhaust valves to cause additional exhaust gas to be delivered to the turbine thereby preventing a rapid decrease of compressor speed and preventing compressor surge.