Turbo-generator control with variable valve actuation

Title: Turbo-generator control with variable valve actuation

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An internal combustion engine incorporating a turbo-generator and one or more variably activated exhaust valves. The exhaust valves are adapted to variably release exhaust gases from a combustion cylinder during a combustion cycle to an exhaust system. The turbo-generator is adapted to receive exhaust gases from the exhaust system and rotationally harness energy therefrom to produce electrical power. A controller is adapted to command the exhaust valve to variably open in response to a desired output for the turbo-generator.

Inventors:

Vuk, Carl T ^[1]

Denver, IA

Issue Date:: 2011-02-22

Research Org.:: Deere & Company (Moline, IL)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1015248

Patent Number(s):: 7,891,185

Application Number:: US Patent Application 11/840,555

Assignee:: Deere & Company (Moline, IL) NETL

DOE Contract Number:: FC26-05NT42422

Resource Type:: Patent

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS

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