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Supercharged internal combustion engine with heat exchanger for the combustion air

US4660532A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1984
Grant dateApr 28, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2004

Classification

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

Abstract

A heat exchanger for cooling or preheating combustion air of a supercharged internal combustion engine. The heat exchanger is formed of a self-contained system including elements provided with a heat accumulating active medium which is in a heat exchange relationship with the combustion air. The elements of the self-contained system are preferably filled with a heat accumulating active medium which acts as a latent accumulator at operating temperatures.

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