Methods and systems for an electric turbocharger
US10544728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for an electric turbocharger. In one example, a method rotating a turbine of the electric turbocharger in a reverse direction, the turbine being mechanically coupled to a compressor via a shaft. The rotation of the turbine may be adjusted based on a cold-start and/or engine operating conditions outside of the cold-start.
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