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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2018
Filed:
Jul. 05, 2016
Applicant:
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Inventors:
Bernd Brinkmann, Dormagen, DE;
Bernhard Gralka, Bergisch Galdbach, DE;
Thomas Nitsche, Neuss, DE;
Christian Jolk, Cololgne, DE;
Helmut Hoyer, Koenigswinter, DE;
Julian Tietze, Cologne, DE;
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02D 41/00 (2006.01); F02B 37/18 (2006.01); F02M 35/10 (2006.01); B60H 1/32 (2006.01); F02B 29/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02D 41/0007 (2013.01); B60H 1/3207 (2013.01); F02B 29/0431 (2013.01); F02B 37/183 (2013.01); F02M 35/1038 (2013.01); F02M 35/10157 (2013.01); F02M 35/10268 (2013.01); F02M 35/10301 (2013.01); F02M 35/10393 (2013.01); F02D 2200/0406 (2013.01); F02D 2200/0414 (2013.01); F02D 2200/0418 (2013.01); Y02T 10/144 (2013.01); Y02T 10/146 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for adjusting engine operating parameters to regulate condensate formation in a charge air cooler. Based on conditions conducive to condensate formation, one or more of throttle valve position, active grille shutter opening and compressor speed may be regulated in order to decrease dew point temperature and condensation at the charge air cooler.