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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 22, 2018
Filed:
May. 30, 2017
Applicant:
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Inventors:
Chris Paul Glugla, Macomb, MI (US);
Garlan J. Huberts, Milford, MI (US);
Gopichandra Surnilla, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Daniel Joseph Styles, Canton, MI (US);
David Karl Bidner, Livonia, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02B 29/04 (2006.01); F01P 7/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02B 29/0493 (2013.01); F01P 7/048 (2013.01); F01P 2060/02 (2013.01); F02B 29/04 (2013.01); Y02T 10/146 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for reducing corrosion of a charge air cooler and reducing engine misfire due to condensate formation. In response to charge air cooler outlet temperature, electric fan operation and grille shutter opening is adjusted. Electric fan operation and grille shutter opening may also be controlled in response to vehicle operating conditions.