Electronic turbine and engine phaser for reduction of cold start emission and noise vibration and harshness

    公开(公告)号:US12078114B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-03

    申请号:US18476503

    申请日:2023-09-28

    Applicant: FCA US LLC

    CPC classification number: F02D13/0215 F02D41/0007 F02D41/064 F02D2200/0406

    Abstract: An engine system that delivers torque to a driveline of a vehicle includes an internal combustion engine (ICE), a manifold, an engine phaser (ePhaser), an electric turbine (eTurbine) and a controller. The ICE includes intake valves and exhaust valves. The ePhaser is configured to adjust timing of the intake and exhaust valves. The eTurbine is driven by an electric motor and is configured to deliver air toward and away from the manifold. The controller determines an ICE start request and, sends a signal to the ePhaser to open identified valves of the intake valves and the exhaust valves creating a pathway through the ICE. The controller further sends a signal to the electric motor to rotate the eTurbine in a direction that moves air out of the manifold. The eTurbine is used to deplete air in the manifold before starting the ICE and reduce emissions at startup.

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