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Intake Air Boost System for Two-Cycle Engine Having Turbo-Supercharger: 9,995,206

Abstract: 

An air boost system for a two-cycle engine, such as an EMD engine, which operates with a gear-driven turbo-supercharger. The turbo-supercharger is undersized for the engine, such that it is insufficient to provide air flow for a target air-fuel ratio above a pre-determined mid-load threshold. An additional turbocharger is installed in parallel with the turbo-supercharger, such that the intake manifold may receive air intake from only the turbo-supercharger or from both the turbo-supercharger and the turbocharger. In operation, the turbocharger is active only at loads above the predetermined load threshold.

Patent Number: 
9,995,206
Date Of Issue: 
06/12/2018
Inventors: 

John C. Hedrick; Steven G. Fritz