Method for controlling a variable charge air cooler
US9169809B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments for a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, an engine method comprises during a first mode, decreasing a volume of a charge air cooler in response to a compressor operation upstream of the charge air cooler. In this way, compressor surge may be prevented.
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