Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Description: Notes

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is used to reduce the amount of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission levels caused by combustion temperatures exceeding 816°C (1,500°F). It does this by introducing small amounts of exhaust gas back into the combustion chamber. The exhaust gas absorbs a portion of the thermal energy produced by the combustion process and thus decreases combustion temperature. The EGR system will only operate under specific temperature, barometric pressure, and engine load conditions in order to prevent driveability concerns and to increase engine performance. The engine control module (ECM) calculates the amount of EGR needed based on the following inputs:

• The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
• The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
• The barometric pressure (BARO)
• The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
• The throttle position (TP) sensor
• The mass air flow (MAF) sensor