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System and method for controlling minimum flow rate of variable geometry turbocharger

US7805938B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2007
Grant dateOct 5, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2029

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling a minimum flow rate of a variable geometry turbocharger that improve the starting performance of a vehicle and prevent the generation of surge noise and smoke remarkably, comprising a stopper to restrict the lever rotation of a flow regulator and determine a minimum flow rate of the turbocharger based on the position that restricts the lever rotation, in a structure where its position can be regulated to control the lever rotation limit position and the minimum flow rate of the turbocharger, and an ECU to calculate a stopper position correction value, with which an actual boost pressure detected by a boost pressure detection unit satisfies a target boost pressure, if meeting predetermined vehicle speed and gear ratio conditions, and then to duty-control a stopper position regulator to correct the current stopper position by the calculated stopper position correction value.

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