on the subject of EGR valves, mine is functionless since the Weber DCOE
manifold has no place to direct the exhaust gas, but can anyone explain the
purported strategy of *lowering* combustion temperatures by adding hot
exhaust gases to the intake charge? (I understand the chemistry of nitrogen
oxide production enhancement with higher compression and temperatures, I
just don't see how these hot exhaust gases don't ignite the charge in the
intake manifold, let alone *lower* the temperature in the combustion
chamber)
thanks
Joe
Joseph R Schneider, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School
100 Burch, Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
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