Supercharged turbocompound hybrid engine apparatus
US9140216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is relative to a control method of a turbo-compound engine apparatus wherein said apparatus comprises a low pressure compressor connected to the high pressure turbine and a low pressure turbine connected to a high pressure compressor by means of a coupling unit. The apparatus also comprises first bypassing means of said high pressure compressor. The method according to the invention comprises the step of deactivating said first bypassing means when at least a specific condition occurs.
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