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Method and device for operating at least one turbocharger on an internal combustion engine

US7540148B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2002
Grant dateJun 2, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2023

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

Abstract

A method and a device for operating at least one supercharger of an internal combustion engine is described, the actuating signal for at least one actuating element of the supercharger (waste gate actuator, electrical auxiliary compressor) being generated as a function of the exhaust gas volume flow in the exhaust tract of the internal combustion engine.

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