Patent classifications
F02M33/08
Method for suctioning liquid fuel from a liquid trap in a fuel tank; and fuel system for a motor vehicle
A method for suctioning liquid fuel from a liquid trap in a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, includes generating a negative pressure in a gas compartment or headspace of the fuel tank, applying the negative pressure to the liquid trap through a suction line, wherein the liquid trap has a collection container collecting liquid fuel during venting of the fuel tank, and at least partially suctioning the liquid fuel located in the collection container through the suction line into the gas compartment or headspace.
Method for suctioning liquid fuel from a liquid trap in a fuel tank; and fuel system for a motor vehicle
A method for suctioning liquid fuel from a liquid trap in a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, includes generating a negative pressure in a gas compartment or headspace of the fuel tank, applying the negative pressure to the liquid trap through a suction line, wherein the liquid trap has a collection container collecting liquid fuel during venting of the fuel tank, and at least partially suctioning the liquid fuel located in the collection container through the suction line into the gas compartment or headspace.
FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY
Fuel vapor emissions from a fuel tank directed to a canister containing adsorbent are minimized by an intermediate condenser and conduit configuration. Condensing and cooling fuel vapor emissions allows a reduction in canister capacity, where the canister can still meet and accommodate refueling and/or diurnal emissions control requirements. Pressurized and unpressurized fuel tanks for various vehicles, including vehicles with an internal combustion engine and hybrid electric vehicles, can be configured with the present fuel vapor recovery systems.
FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY
Fuel vapor emissions from a fuel tank directed to a canister containing adsorbent are minimized by an intermediate condenser and conduit configuration. Condensing and cooling fuel vapor emissions allows a reduction in canister capacity, where the canister can still meet and accommodate refueling and/or diurnal emissions control requirements. Pressurized and unpressurized fuel tanks for various vehicles, including vehicles with an internal combustion engine and hybrid electric vehicles, can be configured with the present fuel vapor recovery systems.
FUEL SYSTEM FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLE AND METHOD OF FILLING BI-FUEL VEHICLE WITH LPG FUEL USING THE SAME
A fuel system for a bi-fuel vehicle, which is provided with an engine and an LPG tank connected to each other through a fuel supply line and a fuel return line through which liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel passes, includes: a 3-way valve which is installed in the fuel return line, and selectively opened and closed to move returning LPG fuel to a canister connected with a fuel tank; and a return tube, which branches off from the fuel return line, installed so that the returning LPG fuel passes through the canister in accordance with an operation of the 3-way valve, allowing the LPG fuel of which the temperature is decreased by heat exchange while the LPG fuel passes through the canister to move to the fuel return line.
FUEL SYSTEM FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLE AND METHOD OF FILLING BI-FUEL VEHICLE WITH LPG FUEL USING THE SAME
A fuel system for a bi-fuel vehicle, which is provided with an engine and an LPG tank connected to each other through a fuel supply line and a fuel return line through which liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel passes, includes: a 3-way valve which is installed in the fuel return line, and selectively opened and closed to move returning LPG fuel to a canister connected with a fuel tank; and a return tube, which branches off from the fuel return line, installed so that the returning LPG fuel passes through the canister in accordance with an operation of the 3-way valve, allowing the LPG fuel of which the temperature is decreased by heat exchange while the LPG fuel passes through the canister to move to the fuel return line.
Handling of fuel vapour
A system includes a fuel tank and a fuel vapour cooling arrangement connected to the fuel tank. The fuel vapour cooling arrangement is arranged to receive fuel vapour evaporated from the fuel in the fuel tank. In the fuel vapour cooling arrangement, the evaporated fuel is condensed into liquid fuel. The fuel vapour cooling arrangement is arranged outside of the fuel tank. A valve is arranged between the fuel tank and the fuel vapour cooling arrangement to control the opening and closing of the connection between the fuel tank and the fuel vapour cooling arrangement.
Handling of fuel vapour
A system includes a fuel tank and a fuel vapour cooling arrangement connected to the fuel tank. The fuel vapour cooling arrangement is arranged to receive fuel vapour evaporated from the fuel in the fuel tank. In the fuel vapour cooling arrangement, the evaporated fuel is condensed into liquid fuel. The fuel vapour cooling arrangement is arranged outside of the fuel tank. A valve is arranged between the fuel tank and the fuel vapour cooling arrangement to control the opening and closing of the connection between the fuel tank and the fuel vapour cooling arrangement.