Kia Sportage: Exhaust Emission Control System / Description and operation
Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications
and the addition of special control components.
Modifications to the combustion chamber, intake manifold, camshaft and ignition
system form the basic control system.
These items have been integrated into a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining good drivability and fuel economy.
Description
The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst. It oxidizes
carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from the oxides
of nit ...
Other information:
Description
Electric E-CVVT system is electric continuous variable valve timing system.
It is located on the intake camshaft of the engine and uses motor rotation to
control the rotation angle of camshaft relative to the rotation of crankshaft
regardless of engine pressure. ...
Components
ECM directly controls the actuator and VCM flap for link-structure intake manifold
is operated when motor rotates. This creates air tumble. Motor and position
sensor are mounted inside the actuator in order to receive the position of flap
and send feedback to ECM. ...