Controller for air intake heater
US7472695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air intake heater system includes an air heater adapted to be positioned in communication with an intake passageway of an engine and a controller. The controller is operable to repeatedly supply current and discontinue the supply of current to provide a desired energy output of the air heater.
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