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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2013
Applicant:
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Inventors:
Robert Andrew Wade, Plymouth, MI (US);
David Currie, New Hudson, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02B 33/44 (2006.01); F02B 37/22 (2006.01); F02B 37/02 (2006.01); F02B 37/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02B 37/22 (2013.01); F02B 37/02 (2013.01); F02B 37/025 (2013.01); F02B 37/12 (2013.01); Y02T 10/144 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a volume control valve attached to a branch of a split exhaust manifold in a boosted engine system. Volume control valve adjustments are used at different engine operating conditions to improve engine performance and boost response. One example method includes closing the volume in response to a tip-in when increased boost is needed for exhaust turbine spool-up.