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Methods and systems for an electric turbocharger

US10544728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2018
Grant dateJan 28, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2038

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  • 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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