Abstract: In one embodiment, the method for operating an exhaust system can comprise determining a stream temperature of an exhaust stream, and desulfating the NOx adsorber. Desulfating the NOx adsorber can comprise determining an amount of oxygen needed to increase an initial temperature of a NOx adsorber to a desulfation temperature of greater than or equal to about 600° C., producing reformate comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide in an on-board reformer, introducing the amount of oxygen to the NOx adsorber, and introducing a sufficient amount of reformate to the NOx adsorber to attain an air to fuel ratio that is less than a combustion stoichiometric A/F ratio.

Abstract: An evaporative fuel adsorbent 32, which adsorbs evaporative fuel, is positioned substantially parallel to a sidewall surface 30 of a surge tank 22. A retention member 34 is positioned between the sidewall surface 22 and evaporative fuel adsorbent 32 to prevent oil, which runs down on the sidewall surface 22, from adhering to the evaporative fuel adsorbent 32. The evaporative fuel adsorbent 32 is mounted on the sidewall surface 30 of the surge tank 22 via the retention member 34.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for managing fuel vapor pressure in a fuel system that supplies fuel to an internal combustion engine. The fuel vapor pressure management apparatus performs leak detection on a headspace of the fuel system, performs excess negative pressure relief of the headspace, performs excess positive pressure relief of the headspace, and performs a diagnostic on the purge valve. The apparatus includes a housing, a pressure operable device, and a printed circuit board. The housing defines an interior chamber. The pressure operable device separates the interior chamber into first and second portions. And the pressure operable device includes a poppet that moves along an axis and a seal that is adapted to cooperatively engage the poppet. The printed circuit board is supported by the housing in the interior chamber.

Abstract: An integrated pressure management system manages pressure and detects leaks in a fuel system. The integrated pressure management system also performs a leak diagnostic for the head space in a fuel tank, a canister that collects volatile fuel vapors from the head space, a purge valve, and all associated.

Abstract: A fuel/air separation apparatus for separating air and/or vapor from a liquid fuel. The apparatus includes a canister and filter element which separates the entrained air and/or vapor from the fuel and provides substantially air/vapor-free fuel for use by an engine and returns the filtered air/vapor and any excess fuel to the vehicle's fuel tank.

Abstract: A canister, for inhibiting a diffusion phenomenon in an adsorbent layer as much as possible and certainly adsorbing fed evaporated fuel to inhibit blow-by of the evaporated fuel into the atmosphere, is constituted by filling a first adsorbent layer of the canister with activated carbon A having a large evaporated fuel adsorption and a weak holding power, and filling a second and a third adsorbent layers with activated carbon B having an intermediate evaporated fuel adsorption and a weak holding power and therefore having characteristics that the residual amount of the low boiling point components in the evaporated fuel after purge is small, whereby after the high temperature standing of the canister, the discharge of the evaporated fuel into the atmosphere can be inhibited.

Abstract: A canister is connected to a fuel tank to adsorb fuel vapor vaporized in the fuel tank and includes a canister housing and a canister main body, which is received in the canister housing and communicates with the fuel tank at one end. The canister housing includes an atmospheric port and a filter chamber, and the filter chamber receives a filter and communicates between the other end of the canister main body and the atmospheric port, which in turn communicates with the atmosphere. The filter includes an active carbon part, an atmosphere-side unwoven fabric and a tank-side unwoven fabric. The active carbon part includes active carbon granules, which adsorb fuel vapor vaporized in the fuel tank. The atmosphere-side unwoven fabric and the tank-side unwoven fabric sandwich the active carbon part therebetween in a flow direction of air, which passes through the active carbon part.

Abstract: A fuel vapor storage canister is provided. The canister includes a vapor storage chamber of variable volume, a partition, vapor adsorbing material, and a volume compensator. The partition is movable within the canister and partially defines the vapor storage chamber. The vapor adsorbing material is located in the vapor storage chamber. The volume compensator includes a spring having at least three legs that are deflected by and exert pressure against the movable partition to control the volume of the vapor storage chamber. In one embodiment, the legs of the spring may be evenly spaced to exert a balanced pressure. The spring may include two pairs of opposing legs, where the spring rate between the pairs of legs may vary. The spring may be comprised of two angularly offset band springs and may be formed from a unitary member.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are disclosed for carrying out combustion in a fuel-cut operation in some or all of the engine cylinders of a vehicle. Further, various subsystems are considered, such as fuel vapor purging, air-fuel ratio control, engine torque control, catalyst design, and exhaust system design.

Abstract: A duct for passage of air therethough; one particular use for the duct is as a passage for intake air for a vehicle engine. The duct has an interior, adsorptive region that is adapted to remove contaminants from the air stream passing therethrough. The adsorptive region includes adsorptive material such as carbon (usually activated carbon), activated alumina, zeolites, metal oxides or ion exchange resin. The duct inhibits diffusion of uncombusted gasoline back through the duct from the engine, after the engine has been shut off.

Abstract: An evaporative fuel control system for an internal combustion engine having a canister that absorbs evaporative fuel generated in the fuel tank. An atmosphere open passage connects the canister with the atmosphere. A purge valve is disposed between the intake passage and the canister. A purge controller controls the purge valve so that the evaporative fuel absorbed by the canister is purged and supplied to the intake passage. A leak check system examines leakage in the evaporative fuel control system by causing negative pressure in the evaporative fuel control system during stop of the engine. The leak check system includes a factory test mode which is provided with a decreased leak check time which is shorter than that for normal leak check when the evaporative fuel control system receives a factory test signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation and aeration device for a fuel tank (1) of a motor vehicle, comprising a ventilation line (9) leading to the exterior of the fuel tank (1); said ventilation line being connected to the inner area (18) of the fuel tank (1) via a ventilation opening (16) of a ventilation link having a larger throughflow diameter and an aeration opening (21) of an aeration link having a smaller throughflow diameter. The ventilation opening (16) leads into the inner area of the fuel tank (18) at a filling level height (17) which is lower than that of the aeration opening (19) of the aeration link. A roll-over valve (10) is used to seal off the inner area (18) of the fuel tank (1) in relation to the ventilation line (9). The ventilation link and the aeration lead to a common ventilation channel (20) leading to a single roll-over valve (10) whose outlet is connected to the ventilation line (9).

Abstract: The present invention provides an evaporative fuel control system for an internal combustion engine. In this system, a canister is disposed on an evaporative fuel control passage that connects an intake passage of the engine with a fuel tank to absorb the evaporative fuel. An atmosphere open passage connects the canister with the atmospheric air. A purge valve is located between the intake passage and the canister for a purge control of the evaporative fuel generated in the fuel tank and absorbed by the canister. This system includes a switching valve, a reference pressure detecting means, a pressure reducing means, a leak diagnosis means, and a failure determination means. The switching valve communicates/shuts the atmosphere open air passage with/to the atmosphere. The pressure reducing means vacuums or reduces the pressure inside of the evaporative fuel control system.

Abstract: An invention for controlling hydrocarbon emissions diffusing from a throttle body through an air path of an air induction system after engine shut-off. The invention includes a pourous membrane loaded with carbon positioned in fluid communication with the emissions for adsorbing the emissions.

Abstract: An evaporated fuel adsorbing apparatus for an engine intake passage includes a layer of activated carbon disposed in the engine intake passage for adsorbing evaporated fuel. The activated carbon includes activated carbon pellets having pores. At least one of an average pellet size and an average pore size of the activated carbon is varied in an intake gas flow direction of the engine intake passage. More particularly, an average pore size of a first portion of the activated carbon located in an atmosphere side portion of the layer is greater than an average pore size of a second portion of the activated carbon located in an engine side of the layer. An average pellet size of the first portion of the activated carbon is smaller than an average pellet size of the second portion of the activated carbon.

Abstract: An evaporative fuel control system for an internal combustion engine having improved leak check precision and decreased false check results. The system provides a controller including a leak check control section to operate the leak check system, a refuel detecting section to determine whether refueling of the fuel tank has occurred, a purge quantity totalizing section to add up the quantity of purge during operation of the engine, and a leak check stop section to prevent the leak check until the total purge quantity that is added by the purge quantity totalizing section during operation of the engine is larger than a predetermined value if refueling is determined by the refuel check section.

Abstract: A venting system for a fuel tank has an inlet opening that is communicated with a liquid separator arranged between the inlet opening and a vapor canister that preferably has an activated carbon filter. The liquid separator is preferably arranged in the interior of the fuel tank. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a plurality of vent lines are arranged in the interior of the tank with the inlet openings of the vent lines spaced apart from each other so that there is always at least one inlet opening not exposed to liquid fuel. A line between the liquid separator and the activated carbon filter communicates with the upper region of the liquid separator. These measures ensure that the fuel vapors which are to be vented can pass undisturbed through the liquid separator while any liquid fuel which enters the separator collects in its lower region.

Abstract: A fuel vapor control system that is adapted for use with internal combustion engines includes a fuel tank, an evaporative emission control device containing activated carbon and including a first orifice that fluidly communicates with the fuel tank via a vent line. A second orifice in the control device is open to the atmosphere. A purge tube is between a filter element and a venturi section of the engine and fluidly communicates with a third orifice in the control device via a vapor line. Fuel vapors are absorbed by the activated carbon when the engine is not running, and the carbon releases the fuel vapors to the engine via the purge tube when the engine is running.

Abstract: A canister for treating evaporated fuel includes a casing which is provided with a fuel vapor inlet, a purge port and a port communicating with atmosphere and in which an adsorbent is accommodated, an air passage disposed inside the casing so as to communicate with the atmosphere communication port, the air passage having a shape for flowing the sucked air in a zigzag manner in the casing, and a filter element arranged between the air passage and the adsorbent disposed inside the casing.

Abstract: A fuel tank body has a double-layer structure composed of an inner tank shell and an outer tank shell, so that an inter-tank-shell space is formed therebetween. Because heat of fuel in the fuel tank body is discharged into the inter-tank-shell space, the temperature of fuel in the fuel tank body is prevented from rising. If the pressure in a canister becomes negative due to a negative pressure in an intake system of an engine, more specifically, a negative pressure in a surge tank leading to an air cleaner, high-temperature air in the inter-tank-shell space between the inner tank shell and the outer tank shell flows into the canister. On the other hand, low-temperature air flows from the air cleaner into the inter-tank-shell space which has become negative in pressure.

Abstract: First and second chambers are coaxially arranged and have substantially the same cross sectional area. First and second activated charcoal masses are respectively received in the first and second chambers. A labyrinth structure is arranged between respective first ends of the first and second chambers. An atmospheric air inlet port is provided by a second end of the second chamber. A third chamber is arranged beside the coaxially arranged first and second chambers. The third chamber has a first end positioned near a second end of the first chamber and a second end positioned near the second end of the second chamber. A third activated charcoal mass is received in the third chamber. A connector passage extends between the second end of the first chamber and the first end of the third chamber to provide a fluid connection between the first and third chambers.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method of establishing a threshold for a leak detection test that is performed on a headspace of a fuel system. A fuel vapor pressure management apparatus includes a housing, a pressure operable device, and a sensor. The housing defines an interior chamber. The pressure operable device separates the interior chamber into first and second portions, and includes a poppet that moves along an axis and a seal that is adapted to cooperatively engage the poppet. A first arrangement of the pressure operable device occurs during the leak detection test when the seal is in a first deformed configuration. A sensor detects the first arrangement of the pressure operable device during the leak detection test. And a processor is coupled to the sensor and reduces sensitivity of the fuel vapor pressure management apparatus during the leak detection test.

Abstract: A fuel system for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine. The fuel system includes a fuel tank, an intake manifold, a fuel vapor collection canister, a purge valve, and a fuel vapor pressure management apparatus. The purge is in fluid communication with the intake manifold and is in fluid communication with the fuel vapor collection canister. The fuel vapor pressure management apparatus includes a housing, a pressure operable device, and a switch. The housing is coupled to the fuel vapor collection canister and defines an interior chamber. The pressure operable device separates the interior chamber into a first portion that is in fluid communication with the fuel vapor collection canister, and a second portion that is in fluid communication with a vent port. The pressure operable device includes a poppet that is movable along an axis, and a seal that is adapted to cooperatively engage the poppet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a canister for a motor vehicle. A liquid trap provided to an upper surface of a canister body is formed to have a circular configuration. A plurality of intake pipe nozzles are connected at an angle to a guide pipe which is installed through a center portion of the liquid trap, such that the intake pipe nozzles extending in a radial direction are separated one from another by a predetermined angle along a circumferential direction. A bottom wall of the liquid trap is formed such that an upper surface of the bottom wall is inclined downward from a center portion thereof toward an edge portion thereof. A diffusion device is disposed directly below the liquid trap to uniformly distribute evaporated gas to be introduced into the canister body.

Abstract: An evaporated fuel processing device, in particular for an internal combustion engine of an automotive vehicle, comprises a tank port (14) and an atmospheric port (26); a first adsorbent chamber (16) between the tank port (14) and the atmospheric port (26), the first adsorbent chamber (16) being filled with an adsorbent material (18); and a volume compensator (24) for compacting the adsorbent material (18) in the first adsorbent chamber (16). The volume compensator (24) comprises a base (34); a compacting plate (30); and a spring (32) arranged between the base (34) and the compacting plate (30). The volume compensator (24) further comprises resilient connecting means (36) connecting the compacting plate (30) to the base (34), the resilient connecting means (36) being formed in one piece with the compacting plate (30) and the base (34) and being arranged such that the spring (32) can be inserted between the base (34) and the compacting plate (30).

Abstract: A fuel supply system includes one fuel supply and diagnostic module that is used to control various fuel supply system components. The fuel supply and diagnostics module includes a fuel system control unit that operates separately from an engine control unit. The engine control unit and fuel system control unit are electrically connected together via a two-wire connection. The fuel supply and diagnostics module includes a fuel pump with controls and diagnostics generated by the fuel system control unit. The fuel supply and diagnostics module also includes a fuel level sensor and leak detection apparatus that also have controls and diagnostic generated by the fuel system control unit. The fuel supply and diagnostics module is easily installed into a fuel tank as a single unit.

Abstract: An evaporative emission control and leak detection system for a motor vehicle is provided. The system is in fluid communication with a fuel tank, an engine, and a carbon canister and includes an integrated valve module that is in fluid communication with the carbon canister and the atmosphere. The module provides for venting of the system when the system is exposed to predetermined high negative and positive pressure conditions, and a predetermined low negative pressure condition. The module also includes a switch that is operable to indicate when the system is in a high or low negative pressure condition for leak detection verification of the system.

Abstract: A canister for an evaporative emissions control system that comprises a canister package with an interchangeable cartridge. The specific cartridge selected for use in the canister package is determined primarily based upon emissions regulatory requirements of the device that uses the canister. The need for a common canister package with an interchangeable cartridge simplifies packaging and assembly of the canister into any device, whether a vehicle or a stationary device, or a handheld tool. For example, a common canister package reduces need for testing, development and certification associated with use of multiple canister packages on a common vehicle platform.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon adsorbent state determining apparatus is provided for compensating the ability of a hydrocarbon adsorbent to adsorb moisture for fluctuations due to a change in the flow velocity of exhaust gases to accurately determine the state of the hydrocarbon adsorbent, including a deterioration thereof, irrespective of the change in the flow rate of exhaust gases. The hydrocarbon adsorbent state determining apparatus determines the state of a hydrocarbon adsorbent disposed in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine for adsorbing hydrocarbons and moisture within exhaust gases.

Abstract: The present invention involves an air induction system having a hydrocarbon adsorbing feature for adsorbing backflow of hydrocarbons from a vehicle engine. The air induction system includes an air filter for filtering ambient air, a clean air duct in fluid communication with the air filter, sensor mounted adjacent the clean air duct, and a hydrocarbon adsorber mounted to the clean air duct for adsorbing backflow of hydrocarbons from the engine. The hydrocarbon adsorber includes an outer body having an air inlet end and an air outlet end. The body is comprised of hydrocarbon adsorbing material and has a configuration of connected inner walls disposed therein and spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: An integrated pressure management system manages pressure and detects leaks in a fuel system. The integrated pressure management system also performs a leak diagnostic for the head space in a fuel tank, a canister that collects volatile fuel vapors from the head space, a purge valve, and all associated.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon adsorbing device capable of adsorbing or absorbing and subsequently releasing hydrocarbons in the induction system of a motor vehicle. In one embodiment, the hydrocarbon adsorbing device includes an inner cylinder of hydrocarbon adsorbing material and an outer cylinder of hydrocarbon adsorbing material. The inner cylinder is located within the outer cylinder. The hydrocarbon adsorbing device also includes an intermediate member of hydrocarbon adsorbing material that is located between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder. The intermediate member may be attached to both the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder and be folded in a pleated fashion. In one embodiment, the intermediate member extends completely about the inner cylinder. The hydrocarbon adsorbing device may also include a flange attached to and extending outwardly from the outer cylinder for use in locating the hydrocarbon adsorbing device in the induction system.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon emissions scrubber for use in an evaporative emissions control system of a motor vehicle includes a scrubber element having an elongate body. The body defines a plurality of passageways for the flow of fluid therethrough. The plurality of passageways are one of coated with or constructed of a sorbent material. The sorbent material is adsorptive of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A valve for use between a vehicle fuel tank vent and a vapor recovery canister in a vehicle fuel tank containing liquid fuel, such a valve comprises: a housing having a fuel tank side and a vapor recovery canister side; and a vapor permeable membrane fixed to the housing to block the passage of liquid fuel.

Abstract: A fuel vapor recovery system for a vehicle having a fuel tank coupled to a fuel filler tube. The fuel vapor recovery system includes a carbon canister disposed in the fuel filler tube. Thus, the relatively cool stored fuel passes through the carbon canister disposed in the filler tube before entering the fuel tank. A primary advantage of the present invention is that the problem of the temperature of the carbon rising during vehicle fuelling due to displaced fuel vapors desorbing within the canister is mitigated by heat transfer between the cool fuel passing over the filler tube disposed carbon canister and the entering relatively cool fuel. This heat transfer results in a cooling of the carbon in the canister. Consequently, the carbon in the carbon canister remains effective in desorbing fuel vapors. The filler tube has an inlet for receiving fuel from a supply external to the vehicle. The filler tube is disposed to directing such received fuel to the fuel tank.

Abstract: A device for a fuel vapor pressure management apparatus of a fuel system supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine. The fuel vapor pressure management apparatus performs leak detection on a headspace of the fuel system, performs excess negative pressure relief of the headspace, and performs excess positive pressure relief of the headspace. The device includes a housing defining an interior chamber, and a poppet movable along an axis. The poppet includes a perimeter that has a plurality of notches. Interposed between each adjacent pair of the notches is a corresponding tab, and each tab includes a radially outer edge that is adapted to cooperate with the housing so as to guide movement of the poppet that is associated with the performing excess positive pressure relief.

Abstract: A fuel pump module with integrated vapor vent manifold for minimizing fuel vapor emission in a fuel venting system, comprising a modular flange having a plurality of vapor inlets on the bottom side for receiving fuel vapor from sources both proximal and distal to the flange within the fuel tank. The vapors collected from distal sources within the tank are carried to the manifold by means of internal vent lines thereby minimizing permeation emissions common of external vapor lines. Once received in the manifold, the vapors conglomerate and exit the top side of the flange through a single outlet, connected by a single vapor line to a remote canister for storage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a canister (1) of an evaporated fuel processing system comprising a housing (2) enclosing adsorbing chambers (4, 5) connected in series, where the first adsorbing chamber is connected to a fuel tank (19) and to an intake pipe (20) of an internal combustion engine and the last or outlet adsorbing chamber (5) comprises an atmospheric port. A perforated plate (21) is positioned inside the outlet adsorbing chamber (5) across a vapors flow path. To meet the emission standards and to ensure the proper canister behavior during tank (19) refueling, the perforated plate (21) comprises at least one vapor channel (26) with a valve (27a), extending inside the outlet adsorbing chamber for a distance (h) less than or equal to the thickness (H) of adsorbent layer behind the perforated plate. During use, the valve opens in response to increased pressure to reduce flow resistance through the outlet absorbing chamber, but otherwise remains closed to maximize vapor flow through the absorbent layer.

Abstract: A fuel tank assembly has a cover adapted for attachment to a structural member of a vehicle to define an enclosure between the cover and structural member and a fuel tank is received within the enclosure. Preferably, a space exists between the fuel tank and the cover, and the space is communicated with a fuel vapor canister to remove fuel vapor from the space and prevent it from escaping to the atmosphere. Desirably, the cover shields the fuel tank from the atmosphere, debris, and adjacent vehicle components.

Abstract: A storage apparatus has a container having an inlet, an outlet and a regeneration air opening. Active carbon is provided as the storage medium in the container. Furthermore, a monolith is disposed in the container.

Abstract: A fuel vapor treatment system is provided that diagnoses failure of the purge valve using one absolute pressure sensor. The fuel vapor treatment system includes a fuel tank, a canister, a drain cut valve, a purge valve, purge piping and a sensor. The canister adsorbs fuel vapor evaporated from the fuel tank. The drain cut valve controls the introduction of air into the canister. The purge valve is disposed between the canister and an intake passage into which fuel vapor flows from the canister. The purge piping communicates between the fuel tank and the intake passage via the canister. The sensor detects the absolute pressure inside the purge piping. The fuel vapor treatment system is further equipped with an atmospheric pressure setting device that sets the value detected by the sensor when the drain cut valve is open as the atmospheric pressure used for controlling the engine.

Abstract: In a fuel vapor handling system of this invention, an ECU performs a leak check to check a leak of fuel vapor in a fuel vapor passage when the engine is at a stop. The ECU functions to detect the quantity of fuel during the engine stop. The ECU detects the quantity of fuel at the time of engine starting. Furthermore, the ECU compares the quantity of fuel measured at the time of engine starting with the quantity of fuel measured at the preceding engine stop, to thereby determine whether a filler cap was opened during the engine stop. When the filler cap was opened during the engine stop, a result of the leak check will be cancelled. When the filler cap was not opened, the result of the leak check will be determined.

Abstract: An electrically operated valve is connected in the vapor recirculation line from a float operated vent valve, or a direct vapor recirculation line from the tank top to the upper end of the tank filler tube. The electrically operated valve is actuated by an electronic controller (ECU) which receives a fuel level signal either from the float operated level sender or from a thermistor located in the tank adjacent the top wall of the tank.

Abstract: An on board refueling vapor recovery system includes a first fuel vapor passage for connecting a fuel tank with a canister, a second fuel vapor passage for connecting an inlet portion of a fuel filler pipe with the fuel vapor passage (a tank main body) and a check valve in the second fuel vapor passage. The check valve is integrated with a first quick connector of a resin hose (a resin tube) which constitutes the second fuel vapor passage. Therefore, the number of man hours required for assembling the on board refueling vapor recovery system can be reduced. In addition, the space required for installing any of the on board refueling vapor recovery system can also be reduced. Furthermore, the amount of released fuel evaporative emissions or fuel evaporative emissions can be reduced.

Abstract: A device and method for preventing resonance in a fuel vapor pressure management apparatus of a fuel system supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine. The fuel vapor pressure management apparatus performs leak detection on a headspace of the fuel system, performs excess negative pressure relief of the headspace, and performs excess positive pressure relief of the headspace. The device includes a housing defining an interior chamber, a pressure operable device separating the interior chamber into first and second portions, and a device preventing resonance. The pressure operable device includes a poppet that is movable along an axis and a seal that is adapted to cooperatively engage the poppet. The device preventing resonance includes at least one of a dashpot defined by the housing and the poppet, a gap between the poppet and the seal, and a resilient element applying a force biasing the poppet toward the seal.

Abstract: In order to start an engine, a crankshaft is first rotated reversely by a target amount of the reverse rotation and then rotated forwardly. When the crankshaft is rotated reversely, the residual gas is sucked from the exhaust passage into the combustion chamber, and residual gas is discharged from the combustion chamber into the intake passage. Next, when the crankshaft is rotated forwardly, the residual gas is sucked from the intake passage into the combustion chamber together with air, and burnt in the combustion chamber. The target amount of the reverse rotation is set to generate the backward gas flow from the combustion chamber to the intake passage in all cylinders, or to generate the backward gas flow from the exhaust passage through the combustion chamber to the intake passage in at least one cylinder.

Abstract: An integrated pressure management system manages pressure and detects leaks in a fuel system. The integrated pressure management system also performs a leak diagnostic for the headspace in a fuel tank, a canister that collects volatile fuel vapors from the headspace, a purge valve, and all associated hoses and connections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for monitoring the operational status of a cyclically operated valve (5, 19), which valve is operated to allow a fluid or gaseous medium to flow from a first conduit (1, 18) to a second conduit (3, 20) due to a pressure difference between said conduits, whereby the valve (5, 19) operated using predetermined duty cycles. The method involves measuring pressure oscillations caused by the valve (5, 19) and generating an output signal, performing a frequency analysis on the signal to determine an amplitude for the signal at an oscillation frequency, comparing the amplitude of the oscillations to an expected amplitude for the oscillation frequency, and generating an error signal is if the difference between the calculated and the expected amplitudes exceeds a predetermined limit.

Abstract: An evaporated fuel processing device, in particular for an internal combustion engine of an automotive vehicle, comprises a tank port (14) and an atmospheric port (26); a first adsorbent chamber (16) between the tank port (14) and the atmospheric port (26), the first adsorbent chamber (16) being filled with an adsorbent material (18); and a volume compensator (24) for compacting the adsorbent material (18) in the first adsorbent chamber (16). The volume compensator (24) comprises a base (34); a compacting plate (30); and a spring (32) arranged between the base (34) and the compacting plate (30). The volume compensator (24) further comprises resilient connecting means (36) connecting the compacting plate (30) to the base (34), the resilient connecting means (36) being formed in one piece with the compacting plate (30) and the base (34) and being arranged such that the spring (32) can be inserted between the base (34) and the compacting plate (30).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for sharply reducing diurnal breathing loss emissions from automotive evaporative emissions control systems by providing multiple layers, or stages, of adsorbents. On the fuel source-side of an emissions control system canister, high working capacity carbons are preferred in a first canister (adsorb) region. In subsequent canister region(s) on the vent-side, the preferred adsorbent should exhibit a flat or flattened adsorption isotherm on a volumetric basis and relatively lower capacity for high concentration vapors as compared with the fuel source-side adsorbent. Multiple approaches are described for attaining the preferred properties for the vent-side canister region. One approach is to use a filler and/or voidages as a volumetric diluent for flattening an adsorption isotherm. Another approach is to employ an adsorbent with the desired adsorption isotherm properties and to process it into an appropriate shape or form without necessarily requiring any special provision for dilution.