Variable geometry turbocharger control method and apparatus

Details Variable geometry turbocharger control method and apparatus Variable geometry turbocharger control method and apparatus

2006-06-13

2008-08-26

Nguyen, Hoang M (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Fluid motor means driven by waste heat or by exhaust energy...

With supercharging means for engine

C060S605200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07415825

ABSTRACT:
A method of controlling a variable geometry turbocharger (502) includes the steps of determining an engine start of operation (402), initiating a timer (408), and commanding an open position (412) for the vanes of the variable geometry turbocharger (502). The open position (412) may be maintained for a predetermined time (t′), after which, normal operation may resume (406).

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