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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2013
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Daniel Joseph Styles, Canton, MI (US);
Jack Adams, Saline, MI (US);
Keith Michael Plagens, Northville, MI (US);
Neal James Corey, Canton, MI (US);
David Born, Commerce Township, MI (US);
Xiaogang Zhang, Novi, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for a branch communication valve in a twin turbocharger system. A branch communication valve may be positioned adjacent to a dividing wall separating a first scroll and a second scroll of the twin turbocharger. In an open position, the branch communication valve increases fluid communication between the first scroll and the second scroll and in a closed position, the branch communication valve decreases fluid communication between the first scroll and the second scroll.