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System and method for starting an engine

US10550784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Brien Lloyd Fulton · Bloomfield Hills, US
Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt · Ann Arbor, US
Claus Maerschank · Würselen, DE
Daniel Roettger · Eynatten, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 5, 2018
Grant date	Feb 4, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 15, 2038

Classification

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

Abstract

Methods and systems for operating an engine with an electrically driven compressor are described. In one example, output of the electrically driven compressor is adjusted to increase a temperature of an engine so that the engine may be started without glow plugs or with glow plugs that have a lower heat capacity output. Additionally, a position of a recirculation valve may be adjusted to increase the temperature of the engine.

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