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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2002
Applicant:
Inventor:
Fabrizio Conicella, Turin, IT;
Assignee:
Iveco Fiat S.p.A., Turin, IT;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02D 2/300 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02D 2/300 ;
Abstract
An internal combustion engine provided with a decompression-type braking system and with a turbocharger having a variable geometry turbine, in which the effective flow section of the gases entering the turbine under the maximum braking power condition is maintained at least equal to a safety limit value calculated on the basis of geometrical characteristics and of limit values of operating parameters of the engine and of the turbocharger for the purpose of achieving the maximum braking power compatible with the safety of the engine and of the turbocharger.