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Method for controlling a variable charge air cooler

US10006338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2015
Grant dateJun 26, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments for a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, an engine method comprises during a first mode, decreasing a volume of a charge air cooler in response to a compressor operation upstream of the charge air cooler. In this way, compressor surge may be prevented.

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