Method for discharging condensate from a turbocharger arrangement
US9297296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for discharging condensate from a turbocharger arrangement of an internal combustion engine. Specifically, in on example, condensate may be drained from a condensate reservoir by opening a drain valve coupled to the condensate reservoir. Further, the drain valve may be closed responsive to engine operating conditions indicating the condensate reservoir has been completely drained.
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