Methods and system for operating an electric turbocharger
US10612459B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for operating an internal combustion engine that includes an electric turbocharger are described. The systems and methods may operate the electric turbocharger in a motor mode or a generator mode. The electric turbocharger may be operated in a generator mode to reduce an amount of time to activate electric turbocharger in a motor mode.
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