Abstract:
An air boost system for a two-cycle engine, such as an EMD engine, which operates with one or more roots blowers, or for similar engines that use gear-driven roots blowers or centrifugal blowers. At least one of the roots blowers is equipped with a variable transmission, which allows airflow into the engine to be varied in accordance with load or other engine operating conditions.
Patent Number:
10,690,045
Date Of Issue:
06/23/2020
Inventors:
John C. Hedrick; Steven G. Fritz; Randy R. McDonnell
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