Mixer for mixing exhaust gas
    82.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10428711B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-01

    申请号:US15499327

    申请日:2017-04-27

    发明人: Xiaogang Zhang

    摘要: Methods and systems are provided for an exhaust gas mixer. In one example, a system may comprise an outer annular portion exterior to an exhaust pipe and an inner annular portion interior to the exhaust pipe, where the outer annular portion comprises a spiral fin extending around the exhaust pipe in a downstream direction.

    Exhaust gas recirculation mixer
    83.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10408169B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-10

    申请号:US15460020

    申请日:2017-03-15

    发明人: Xiaogang Zhang

    IPC分类号: F02M26/19 F02M26/21

    摘要: Methods and systems are provided for an exhaust gas recirculation mixer. In one example, a mixer may include a separate chambers configured to receive exhaust gas and intake gas, and where the exhaust gas and intake gas merge in an outlet of the mixer. The outlet of the mixer is located at an intersection of upstream and downstream surfaces of the mixer.

    Method and system for exhaust particulate matter sensing

    公开(公告)号:US10393640B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-27

    申请号:US15243754

    申请日:2016-08-22

    发明人: Xiaogang Zhang

    摘要: Methods and systems are provided for sensing particulate matter by a particulate matter (PM) sensor positioned upstream, or downstream, of a diesel particulate filter in an exhaust system. The PM sensor may include first and second conductive matrixes each having a three dimensional shape. The first matrix functions as a positive electrode, and the second functions as a negative electrode. Each matrix defines extensions and/or passages passing respectively through, and/or near, each other to form multiple soot capturing gaps. A first of the multiple soot capturing gaps is oriented orthogonal to a second of the multiple soot capturing gaps.

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EMISSIONS REDUCTION
    85.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190107060A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-11

    申请号:US16215359

    申请日:2018-12-10

    发明人: Xiaogang Zhang

    摘要: Methods and systems are provided for operating a branched exhaust assembly in a vehicle engine in order to increase catalyst efficiency and reduce engine emissions. In one example, a method may include, during a cold-start condition, flowing exhaust first through a three-way catalyst then through an underbody converter, then through a heat exchanger and then through a turbine, each exhaust component housed on different branches on the branched exhaust assembly. After catalyst activation, exhaust may flow first through the turbine, then through the underbody converter and then through the three-way catalyst, and during high engine load, exhaust entering the turbine may be cooled in order to reduce thermal load on the turbine.

    Intake port for generating high tumble and swirl

    公开(公告)号:US10100717B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-16

    申请号:US15239672

    申请日:2016-08-17

    发明人: Xiaogang Zhang

    IPC分类号: F02B31/06 F02D9/02

    摘要: Methods and systems are provided for generating tumble in intake air by creating an asymmetrical annulus opening for flowing intake air into a combustion chamber of an engine cylinder. The asymmetrical annulus opening may be created by changing an angle of an intake valve disc of an intake valve. The angle of the intake valve disc may be varied based on engine operating parameters by extending or retracting one or more connect rods coupled to an annulus tumble guide movably housed inside an annulus channel.