Charge air cooler duct system and method
US9103269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/794
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cold charge duct, a system and method are provided for removing and controlling the reintroduction of a condensate in diesel or gasoline engine intake air. The duct may include an exterior wall which may define a passage configured to pass air from a turbocharger to an engine. The exterior wall may have one or more openings, and a separator formed to be substantially flush with an inner surface of the external wall. In this way, it is possible to utilize an edge-based separator to generate a sudden decrease in the flow rate thereby causing a water condensate to drop into the openings for later reintroduction into the engine.
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