Externally powered turbine for an internal combustion engine
US10995657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2220/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described herein is a turbocharging system comprising a compressor having an air inlet and a compressed air outlet, the compressed air outlet to couple with the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine, a first turbine coupled to the compressor, the compressor driven without using power from the internal combustion engine; and a vacuum compressor coupled directly or indirectly to the first turbine. The first turbine can drive a common drive shaft that includes the compressor and the vacuum compressor or output of the first compressor can drive a second compressor that is coupled with the vacuum compressor. The vacuum compressor can be used to scavenge exhaust from the internal combustion engine.
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