JP2013519034A - Super turbocharger with high speed traction drive and continuously variable transmission - Google Patents

Abstract

A super turbocharger is provided that uses a high speed, fixed gear ratio traction drive coupled to a continuously variable transmission to enable high speed operation. A high speed traction drive is used to provide deceleration from the high speed turbine shaft. The second traction drive provides an infinitely variable speed ratio through a continuously variable transmission. Gas recirculation in a super turbocharger is also disclosed.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application is a priority under US Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 086,401, filed Aug. 5, 2008, the entire teaching and disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. No. 12 / 536,421, filed Aug. 5, 2009, which is a continuation-in-part application.

  Conventional turbochargers are driven by exhaust waste heat and exhaust gas that is forced through the exhaust turbine housing onto the turbine wheel. The turbine wheel is connected to the compressor wheel by a common turboshaft. As the exhaust gas strikes the turbine wheel, both wheels rotate simultaneously. The rotation of the compressor wheel draws air into the compressor housing, which forces the compressed air into the engine cylinder to achieve improved engine performance and fuel efficiency. Turbochargers in variable speed / load applications are typically sized for maximum efficiency at torque peak speed in order to generate enough boost to reach peak torque. However, at lower speeds, turbochargers produce insufficient boost for adequate engine transient response.

  In order to overcome these problems and provide a system that increases efficiency, a super turbocharger that combines the features of the supercharger and the turbocharger can be used. A super turbocharger combines the advantages of a supercharger that is good primarily for high torque at low speeds with the advantage of a turbocharger that is usually good only for high horsepower at high speeds. The super turbocharger is a combination of a turbocharger and a transmission capable of applying engine torque on the turboshaft for supercharging and eliminating turbo lag. When the exhaust energy begins to provide more work than it spends driving the compressor, the super turbocharger usually recovers excess energy by applying additional force to the piston engine through the crankshaft. As a result, a super turbocharger offers both the benefits of low speed and high torque and the added value of high speed and high horsepower from a single system.

  Embodiments of the present invention are therefore a super turbocharger coupled to an engine that generates turbine rotating mechanical energy from the enthalpy of exhaust gas produced by the engine, and the turbine rotating mechanical energy and engine generated by the turbine A compressor having a compressor that compresses intake air and supplies compressed air to the engine in response to engine rotational mechanical energy transmitted from the turbine, and a turbine and an end connected to the compressor and a central portion having a shaft traction surface And a traction drive disposed around the central portion of the shaft, aligned with the shaft traction surface such that a first plurality of traction boundary surfaces exist between the plurality of planetary roller traction surfaces and the shaft traction surface. Multiple planetary roller tigers A traction drive having a plurality of planetary rollers having a traction surface and a ring roller rotated by the plurality of planetary rollers through a second plurality of traction boundary surfaces; and a turbine coupled to the traction drive and the engine, A super turbocharger may be provided that includes a continuously variable transmission that transmits the engine rotational mechanical energy to the super turbocharger at the rotational mechanical energy and the engine operating speed.

  An embodiment of the present invention is a method of transmitting rotating mechanical energy between a super turbocharger and an engine, the turbine generating mechanical rotating mechanical energy from an enthalpy of exhaust gas generated by the engine, Compressing the intake air to supply compressed air to the engine in response to the generated turbine rotating mechanical energy and engine rotating mechanical energy generated by the engine; and an end connected to the turbine and the compressor and a shaft traction surface. Providing a shaft having a central portion having a central portion, mechanically coupling a traction drive to the shaft traction surface of the shaft, and a plurality of first tractions between the plurality of planetary roller traction surfaces and the shaft traction surface. Arranging a plurality of planetary roller traction surfaces of the plurality of planetary rollers in contact with the shaft traction surface to provide a boundary surface; and a plurality of second tractions between the plurality of planetary rollers and the ring roller. To place the ring roller in contact with a plurality of planetary rollers to provide an interface, and to transmit the engine rotating mechanical energy to the super turbocharger at the turbine rotating mechanical energy and engine operating speed to the engine. Mechanically coupling the continuously variable transmission to the traction drive and the engine.

  An embodiment of the present invention is a method for facilitating exhaust gas recirculation in an internal combustion engine with a super turbocharger, the method comprising providing a high pressure exhaust port of a first predetermined size to the internal combustion engine; Providing the internal combustion engine with a low pressure exhaust port of a second predetermined size substantially larger than the size of the engine and driving the high pressure super turbocharger with at least a first portion of the high pressure exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust port Providing at least a second portion of the high pressure exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust port to the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine, driving the low pressure super turbocharger with lower pressure exhaust gas from the low pressure exhaust port, and low pressure Providing compressed air from the output of the compressor to the air input of the high pressure compressor; Providing the compressed air at a predetermined pressure to the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine, and the pressure in the high pressure exhaust port is less than the predetermined pressure so that the second portion of the high pressure exhaust gas is recirculated through the internal combustion engine. Opening the high-pressure exhaust port at a high state.

  Embodiments of the present invention are methods for facilitating exhaust gas recirculation in an internal combustion engine with a super turbocharger, the method comprising providing a high pressure exhaust port of a first predetermined size to the internal combustion engine; Providing the internal combustion engine with a low pressure exhaust port of a second predetermined size substantially greater than the size of the engine, driving the high pressure super turbocharger with high pressure exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust port, and from the low pressure exhaust port Driving a low-pressure super turbocharger with lower pressure exhaust gas, providing compressed air from the output of the low-pressure compressor to the air input of the high-pressure compressor, and supplying compressed air from the output of the high-pressure compressor to a predetermined level. High pressure exhaust gas from the output of the high pressure super turbocharger and the step of providing to the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine at a pressure of The high pressure exhaust port in a state where the pressure in the high pressure exhaust port is higher than a predetermined pressure so that the high pressure exhaust gas from the output of the high pressure super turbocharger is recirculated through the internal combustion engine; And a step of opening.

  An embodiment of the present invention is a method for facilitating exhaust gas recirculation in an internal combustion engine with a super turbocharger, the method comprising providing a high pressure exhaust port of a first predetermined size to the internal combustion engine; Providing the internal combustion engine with a low pressure exhaust port of a second predetermined size that is substantially larger than the size of the internal combustion engine, providing high pressure exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust port to the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine, and low pressure super turbo Driving the charger with lower pressure exhaust gas from the low pressure exhaust port; providing compressed air from the output of the low pressure compressor to the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine at a predetermined pressure; and a second high pressure exhaust gas With the pressure in the high pressure exhaust port higher than the predetermined pressure, the high pressure exhaust port is turned on so that the part is recirculated through the internal combustion engine. Ku and step, may further comprise a method comprising.

It is a side view of embodiment of a super turbocharger. FIG. 2 is a perspective isometric view of the embodiment of the super turbocharger of FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective side view of the super turbocharger embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 6 is a side cutaway view of another embodiment of a super turbocharger. 3B is a perspective side view of a modified version of the super turbocharger embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3A. FIG. 1 is a diagram of a super turbocharger that uses an embodiment of a variable diameter planetary roller traction drive. FIG. 1 is a diagram of a super turbocharger that uses an embodiment of a variable diameter planetary roller traction drive. FIG. 1 is a diagram of a super turbocharger that uses an embodiment of a variable diameter planetary roller traction drive. FIG. 1 is a diagram of a super turbocharger that uses an embodiment of a variable diameter planetary roller traction drive. FIG. 1 is a diagram of a super turbocharger that uses an embodiment of a variable diameter planetary roller traction drive. FIG. 1 is a diagram of a super turbocharger that uses an embodiment of a variable diameter planetary roller traction drive. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram of another embodiment of a high speed traction drive. It is a figure of embodiment of a traction continuously variable transmission. It is a figure of embodiment of a traction continuously variable transmission. FIG. 6 is a side cutaway view of another embodiment. It is the schematic of embodiment of the gas recirculation apparatus with a super turbocharger. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of another embodiment of a gas recirculation device with a super turbocharger. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of another embodiment of a gas recirculation device with a super turbocharger. 15 is a graph of valve lift, flow rate, and cylinder pressure versus piston position for the embodiment of FIGS. 14A-14C. 15 is a PV graph of cylinder pressure versus cylinder volume for the embodiment of FIGS. FIG. 6 is a graph of simulated BSFC improvement.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a super turbocharger 100 that employs a high speed traction drive 114 and a continuously variable transmission 116. As shown in FIG. 1, super turbocharger 100 is coupled to engine 101. The super turbocharger includes a turbine 102 that is coupled to an engine 101 by an exhaust conduit 104. The turbine 102 receives hot exhaust gas from the exhaust conduit 104 and generates rotating mechanical energy before exhausting the exhaust gas into the exhaust outlet 112. A catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter (not shown) can be connected between the exhaust conduit 104 and the turbine 102. Alternatively, a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter (not shown) can be connected to the exhaust outlet 112. Rotational mechanical energy generated by the turbine 102 is transmitted to the compressor 106 via a turbine / compressor shaft, such as the shaft 414 of FIG. 4, to rotate the compressor fan located in the compressor 106, This rotation compresses the intake air 110 and the compressed air is transmitted to a conduit 108 that is coupled to an intake manifold (not shown) of the engine 101. As disclosed in the above-referenced patent application, a super turbocharger is coupled to a propulsion train and transfers energy to and from the propulsion train, unlike a turbocharger. A propulsion train as referred to herein is engine 101, a transmission of a vehicle in which engine 101 is disposed, a drive train of a vehicle in which engine 101 is disposed, or a rotation generated by engine 101. Other uses of mechanical energy may be included. In other words, rotating mechanical energy can be coupled or transferred from the super turbocharger to the engine through at least one intermediate mechanical device, such as a transmission or a vehicle drive train, and vice versa. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the rotational mechanical energy of the super turbocharger is directly coupled to the crankshaft 122 of the engine 101 through the shaft 118, pulley 120, and belt 124. As also illustrated in FIG. 1, the high speed traction drive 114 is mechanically coupled to the continuously variable transmission 116.

  In operation, the high speed traction drive 114 of FIG. 1 is mechanically coupled to the turbine / compressor shaft using a traction interface to transfer rotating mechanical energy to and from the turbine / compressor shaft. High speed traction drive. The high speed traction drive 114 has a fixed gear ratio that may vary depending on the size of the engine 101. In a small engine, a high fixed gear ratio of the high speed traction drive 114 is required.

  For smaller engines, the super turbocharger compressor and turbine must inevitably be smaller to maintain a small engine size and meet compressor and turbine flow requirements. For smaller turbines and smaller compressors to function properly, they need to rotate at higher rpm. For example, smaller engines may require the compressor and turbine to rotate at 300,000 rpm. For very small engines, such as a 0.5 liter engine, the super turbocharger may need to rotate at 900,000 rpm. One reason why smaller engines require compressors that operate at higher rpm levels is to avoid surges. In addition, in order to operate in an efficient manner, the tip speed of the compressor must be near enough to reach the speed of sound. The tip is not so long for smaller compressors, so the tip of the smaller compressor does not move as fast as the tip of the larger compressor at the same rpm. As the size of the compressor decreases, the rotational speed required to operate efficiently increases exponentially. Since the gear is limited to approximately 100,000 rpm, the standard gear system cannot be used to achieve the higher speed power extraction required for a car engine super turbocharger. Thus, various embodiments use the high speed traction drive 114 to power the turboshaft and receive power from the turboshaft.

  The rotating mechanical energy from the high speed traction drive 114 is therefore reduced to an rpm level that is a variable rpm level depending on the rotational speed of the turbine / compressor but within the operating range of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) 116. The For example, the high speed traction drive 114 may have an output that varies between zero and 7,000 rpm, while the input from the turbine / compressor shaft may vary from zero to over 300,000 rpm. Good. In order to apply rotating mechanical energy to or extract rotating mechanical energy from the engine 101 at the appropriate rpm level, the continuously variable transmission 116 sets the rpm level of the high speed traction drive 114 to the rpm of the crankshaft 122 and pulley 120. Adjust to level. In other words, the continuously variable transmission 116 is a boundary for transmitting rotating mechanical energy between the engine 101 and the high speed traction drive 114 at an appropriate rpm level that varies according to the engine speed and the turbine / compressor speed. With a surface. The continuously variable transmission 116 can operate at the required rotational speed and have any desired speed ratio that matches the rotational speed of the crankshaft 122 or other mechanism coupled directly or indirectly to the engine 101. Types of continuously variable transmissions. For example, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, a two-roller CVT, and a traction ball drive and push-type steel belt CVT can be used.

  An example of a continuously variable transmission suitable for use as the continuously variable transmission 116 disclosed in FIG. 1 is the continuously variable transmission disclosed in FIGS. 11 and 12. Other examples of continuously variable transmissions that can be used as the continuously variable transmission 116 of FIG. 1 include US Pat. No. 7,540,881 issued to Miller et al. On June 2, 2009. The Miller patent is an example of a traction drive, continuously variable transmission that uses planetary ball bearings. Miller's traction drive is limited to about 10,000 rpm, so Miller's continuously variable transmission cannot be used as a high speed traction drive like the high speed traction drive 114. However, Miller's patent is a continuously variable transmission that uses a traction drive and is suitable for use as an example of a continuously variable transmission that can be used as the continuously variable transmission 116 illustrated in FIGS. A continuously variable transmission is disclosed. Another example of a suitable continuously variable transmission is William R. Kelley, Jr. U.S. Pat. No. 7,055,507, issued to Borg Warner. Another example of a continuously variable transmission is disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,033,269 issued July 23, 1991 to Smith. In addition, US Pat. No. 7,491,149 also discloses a continuously variable transmission that may be suitable for use as continuously variable transmission 116. U.S. Pat. No. 7,491,149, issued to Greenwood et al. On February 17, 2009 and assigned to Torotrak Limited, describes a continuously variable transmission using a traction drive that can be used as a continuously variable transmission 116. An example is disclosed. All of these patents are specifically incorporated by reference with respect to all they disclose and teach. European Patent Application No. 9283258.7, published on August 9, 1995 as publication number 0517675B1, also illustrates another continuously variable transmission 3 suitable for use as a continuously variable traction drive 116.

  Various types of high-speed traction drives can be used as the high-speed traction drive 114. For example, the high-speed planetary traction drive 406 disclosed in FIGS. 4 to 9 and the high-speed planetary drive of FIG. 10 can be used as the high-speed traction drive 114.

  Examples of high speed drives using gears include U.S. Pat. No. 2,397,941 issued to Birgkigt on Apr. 9, 1946 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,729 issued to Hiereth et al. On Mar. 24, 1998. , 978. Both of these patents are specifically incorporated herein by reference for all that they disclose and teach. Both of these reference patents use standard gears and no traction drive. Thus, even with highly polished and specially designed gear systems, the gears in these systems are limited to rotational speeds of approximately 100,000 rpm or less. US Pat. No. 6,960,147, issued to Kolstrup on November 1, 2005 and assigned to Rounds Roadtracks Rotrex A / S, discloses a planetary gear capable of providing a 13: 1 gear ratio. . The Kolstrup planetary gear is an example of a high speed drive that can be used in place of the high speed traction drive 114 of FIG. US Pat. No. 6,960,147 is also specifically incorporated herein by reference for all that it discloses and teaches.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective schematic side view of the super turbocharger 100. As shown in FIG. 2, the turbine 102 has an exhaust conduit 104 that receives exhaust gas applied to a turbine fan 130. The compressor 106 has a compressed air conduit 108 that supplies compressed air to the suction manifold. A compressor housing 128 surrounds the compressor fan 126 and is coupled to the compressed air conduit 108. As disclosed above, the high speed traction drive 114 is a fixed gear ratio traction drive coupled to the continuously variable transmission 116. The continuously variable transmission 116 drives the shaft 118 and the pulley 120.

  FIG. 3A is a perspective side view of the super turbocharger embodiment 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2. Also, as shown in FIG. 3A, the turbine 102 includes a turbine fan 130, while the compressor 106 includes a compressor fan 126. A shaft (not shown) connecting turbine fan 130 and compressor fan 126 is coupled to high speed traction drive 114. The rotational mechanical energy is transmitted from the high speed traction drive 114 to the transmission gear 132, and the transmission gear 132 transmits the rotational mechanical energy to the CVT gear 134 and the continuously variable transmission (CVT) 116. The continuously variable transmission 116 is coupled to the shaft 118 and the pulley 120.

  FIG. 3B is a schematic cut-away view of another example of a super turbocharger 300 coupled to the engine 304. As shown in FIG. 3B, the turbine 302 and the compressor 306 are mechanically coupled by a shaft 320. The high speed traction drive 308 transmits rotational mechanical energy to the transmission gear 322 and receives rotational mechanical energy from the transmission gear 322. A specific example of a high speed traction drive 308 is illustrated in FIG. 3B. The transmission gear 322 transmits rotating mechanical energy between the traction drive 308 and the continuously variable transmission 310. A specific example of a continuously variable transmission 310 is also illustrated in FIG. 3B. A shaft 312, a pulley 314, and a belt 316 transmit rotating mechanical energy between the crankshaft 318 and the continuously variable transmission 310.

  FIG. 3C is a schematic side cut-away view of a modification of the embodiment of the super turbocharger 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3A. As shown in FIG. 3C, the turbine 102 and the compressor 106 are coupled to each other by a shaft (not shown). A high speed traction device 114 is coupled to the shaft. The rotational mechanical energy is transmitted from the high speed traction device 114 to the transmission gear 132, and the transmission gear 132 transmits the rotational mechanical energy to the transmission gear 134. High speed traction drive 114, transmission gear 132, and transmission gear 134 may all be housed in the same housing. The transmission gear 134 is connected to a transmission 140 that can include a manual gearbox, CVT, straight shaft, and automatic gearbox, or a hydraulic transmission. Transmission 140 is then connected to shaft 118, which is connected to pulley 120. Pulley 120 is coupled to the propulsion train. In an alternative embodiment, pulley 120 is coupled to motor / generator 142.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective schematic view of another embodiment of a super turbocharger 400 that uses a high speed traction drive 416 coupled to a continuously variable transmission 408. As shown in FIG. 4, the turbine 404 is mechanically coupled to the compressor 402 by a compressor / turbine shaft 414. Rotational mechanical energy is transferred between the compressor / turbine shaft 414 and the multi-diameter traction drive 416 in the manner disclosed in more detail below. A transmission gear 418 transmits rotating mechanical energy between the variable diameter traction drive 416 and the CVT gear 420 of the continuously variable transmission 408. A shaft 410 and a pulley 412 are coupled to the continuously variable transmission 408 and transmit power between the continuously variable transmission 408 and the propulsion train.

  FIG. 5 is a cutaway schematic side view of variable diameter traction drive 416 coupled to transmission gear 418, which is then coupled to CVT gear 420. The compressor / turbine shaft 414 has a polished and hardened surface in the middle that functions as a solar drive in the variable diameter traction drive 416, as disclosed in more detail below.

  FIG. 6 is an exploded view 600 of the embodiment of the super turbocharger 400 illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the turbine housing 602 houses a turbine fan 604. A high temperature side cover plate 606 is installed adjacent to the turbine fan 604 and the main housing support 608. A ring seal 610 seals exhaust at the high temperature side cover plate 606. A ring roller bearing 612 is installed on the ring roller 614. A compressor / turbine shaft 414 extends through the main housing support 608. The high temperature side cover plate 606 is connected to the turbine fan 604. A planet carrier ball bearing 618 is installed on the planet carrier 620. A variable diameter ring roller 622 is rotatably connected to the planet carrier 620. An oil feed pipe 624 is used to supply traction fluid to the traction surface. A planet carrier 626 is installed on the planet carrier 620 and uses a planet carrier ball bearing 628. Next, a fixing ring 630 is installed outside the planet carrier 626. A cage 632 is installed between the fixing ring 630 and the low temperature side cover plate 636. A compressor fan 638 is coupled to the compressor / turbine shaft 414. A compressor housing 640 surrounds the compressor fan 638. The main housing support 608 also supports the continuously variable transmission and the transmission gear 418. Various bearings 646 are used to install the transmission gear 418 and the main housing support 608. The continuously variable transmission includes a CVT cover 642 and a CVT bearing plate 644. A CVT gear 420 is installed together with a bearing 650 inside the main housing support 608. A CVT bearing plate 652 is installed on the opposite side of the CVT bearing plate 644 from the CVT gear 420. CVT cover 654 covers various parts of the CVT device. A shaft 410 is coupled to the continuously variable transmission. A pulley 412 is installed on the shaft 410 to transfer rotating mechanical energy between the shaft 410 and the propulsion train.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view of variable diameter traction drive 416 and separated critical components of turbine fan 604 and compressor fan 638. As shown in FIG. 7, the compressor / turbine shaft 414 is connected to the turbine fan 604 and the compressor fan 638 and passes through the center of the variable diameter traction drive 416. The variable diameter traction drive 416 includes variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666 (FIG. 9) and 668. These variable diameter planetary rollers are rotatably coupled to the planet carrier 626 (FIG. 9). The balls 656, 658, 660, 662 rest on the inclined surface of the ball ramp on the fixing ring 630. Ring roller 614 is driven by the inner diameter of variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 as disclosed in more detail below.

  FIG. 8 is a side cutaway view of variable diameter traction drive 416. As shown in FIG. 8, the compressor / turbine shaft 414 is cured and polished to form a traction surface and is used as a sun roller 674 having a traction interface 676 with a variable diameter planetary roller 664. The variable diameter planetary roller 664 rotates along the variable diameter planetary roller axis 672. The variable diameter planetary roller 664 contacts the fixed ring 630 at the boundary surface 690 between the planetary roller 664 and the fixed ring 630. The variable diameter planetary roller 664 contacts the ring roller 614 at a boundary surface 691 at a radial distance different from the boundary surface 691 from the variable diameter planetary roller axis 672. FIG. 8 also illustrates a planet carrier 626, a ball ramp 630 that intersects the ball 656, and a ball ramp 631 that intersects the ball 660. Balls 656, 658, 660, 662 are pushed between a housing (not shown) and a ball ramp, such as a ball ramp 630 on a retaining ring 664. When torque is applied to the ring roller 614, the fixed ring 664 is slightly moved in the direction of rotation of the ring roller 614. This causes the ball to move up with various ball ramps, such as ball ramps 630, 631, and then the retaining ring 630 is pressed against the variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668. Since the boundary surface 691 of the planetary roller 664 and the fixed ring 630 is inclined, and the boundary surface of the planetary roller 664 and the ring roller 690 is inclined, an inward force on the variable diameter planetary roller 664 is exerted. Occurs, which generates a force on the traction interface 676 and increases the traction at the traction interface 676 between the variable diameter planetary roller 664 and the sun roller 674. In addition, a force is generated at the boundary surface 691 between the variable diameter planetary roller 664 and the ring roller 614, which increases the traction at the boundary surface 691. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, both the compressor fan 630 and the turbine fan 604 are coupled to the compressor / turbine shaft 414. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the ring roller 614 is coupled to the transmission gear 418.

  FIG. 9 is a side cutaway view of variable diameter traction drive 416. As shown in FIG. 9, the sun roller 674 rotates in the clockwise direction as indicated by the rotation direction 686. The variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 have a roller surface outer diameter such as the roller surface outer diameter 688 of the variable diameter planetary roller 664. These roller surface outer diameters are in contact with the sun roller 674 and cause the variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 to rotate in a counterclockwise direction, such as the rotational direction 684 of the variable diameter planetary roller 666. The variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 also have a roller surface inner diameter such as the roller surface roller inner diameter 680 of the variable diameter planetary roller 664. The roller surface inner diameter of each variable diameter planetary roller is in contact with the roller surface 687 of the ring roller 614. Thus, the interface 678 between the planetary roller 664 and the roller surface 687 of the ring roller 614 constitutes a traction interface that transmits rotational mechanical energy when traction fluid is applied. The interface between each of the variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 and the sun roller 674 also constitutes a traction interface that transmits rotational mechanical energy when the traction fluid is applied.

  As shown above with respect to FIGS. 8 and 9, the retaining ring 630 generates a force that pushes the variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 toward the sun roller 674 to generate traction. Each of the variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 is rotatably attached to the planet carrier 626 by a planetary roller shaft such as the variable diameter planetary roller shaft 672 of the variable diameter planetary roller 664. These shafts are such that the variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 move slightly and the roller surface outer diameter of the variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 such as the outer diameter of the roller surface 688 of the sun roller 674 and the planetary roller 664. A slight amount of play so that a force can be generated between the two. Movement of the variable diameter planetary roller 664 towards the sun roller 674 is also due to the beveled interface such as the interface 678 between the variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 and the ring roller 614. The traction at the boundary surface between the variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 and the ring roller 614 is increased. Contact between the variable diameter planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 and the roller surface 687 of the ring roller 614 causes the planet carrier 626 to rotate in a clockwise direction, such as the rotational direction 682 illustrated in FIG. As a result, the ring roller 614 rotates counterclockwise as in the rotation direction 687 and drives the transmission gear 418 in the clockwise direction.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a high speed traction drive 1000. As shown in FIG. 10, the shaft 1002, which is a shaft connecting the turbine and the compressor in the super turbocharger, can act as a sun roller in the high speed traction drive 1000. Planetary roller 1004 contacts shaft 1002 at traction interface 1036. Planetary roller 1004 rotates on axis 1006 using bearings 1008, 1010, 1012, 1014. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, a gear 1016 is disposed and connected to the outer surface of the carrier 1018. Carrier 1018 is coupled to a housing (not shown) via bearings 1032, 1034 that allow carrier 1018 and gear 1016 to rotate. Fixing rings 1020, 1022 include ball lamps 1028, 1030, respectively. Ball ramps 1028 and 1030 are similar to ball ramp 630 illustrated in FIGS. As the gear 1016 moves, the balls 1024, 1026 move within the ball ramps 1028, 1030, respectively, forcing the locking rings 1020, 1022 inward toward each other. When the balls 1024, 1026 force the fixed ramps 1020, 1022 inward toward each other, a force is generated between the fixed rings 1020, 1022 and the planetary roller 1004 at the traction surfaces 1038, 1040. The force generated by the fixation rings 1020, 1022 also forces the planetary roller 1004 downward as illustrated in FIG. 10, thus creating a force between the shaft 1002 and the planetary roller 1004 at the traction interface 1036. . As a result, greater traction at the traction interface 1036 and traction surfaces 1038, 1040 is achieved. A traction fluid is applied to these surfaces, which becomes sticky when the traction fluid is heated due to the friction generated at the traction interfaces 1036, 1038, 1040 and increases the friction at the traction interface. Let

  The high speed traction drive 1000 illustrated in FIG. 10 can rotate at high speeds exceeding 100,000 rpm that cannot be achieved with a gear system. For example, the high speed traction drive 1000 may be able to rotate at a speed in excess of 300,000 rpm. However, the high speed traction drive 1000 is limited to a gear ratio of approximately 10: 1 due to physical limitations in size. High speed traction drive 1000 may use three planetary rollers such as planetary roller 1006 arranged radially around shaft 1002. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the size of the planetary roller is limited relative to the sun roller. If the diameter of the planetary rollers in FIG. 9 increases, the planetary rollers will abut each other. Thus, a planetary traction drive as illustrated in FIG. 10 can reach a gear ratio of only about 10: 1, and a variable diameter planetary drive connected to a planet carrier as illustrated in FIGS. , 47: 1 or more. Thus, if a compressor is needed for a smaller engine that must rotate at 300,000 rpm for efficiency, a 47: 1 ratio traction drive as illustrated in FIGS. The maximum rotational speed of 1,000,000 rpm can be reduced to approximately 6,400 rpm. A standard geared or traction continuously variable transmission can then be used to transfer rotating mechanical energy between the high speed traction drive and the engine propulsion train.

  As disclosed above, the high speed traction drive 1000 illustrated in FIG. 10 may have a ratio on the order of 10: 1. Assuming that the rotation speed of the shaft 1002 for a super turbocharger for a small engine is 300,000 rpm, the rotation speed of the shaft at 300,000 rpm can be reduced to 30,000 rpm in the gear 1016. Various types of continuously variable transmissions 116 operating up to 30,000 rpm using standard gear technology can be used. A traction drive continuously variable transmission such as the traction drive continuously variable transmission illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12 can also be used as the continuously variable transmission 116 illustrated in FIG. Furthermore, ratios up to 100: 1 may be achievable with the variable diameter traction drive 416 illustrated in FIGS. Thus, a 0.5 liter small engine, which may require a compressor operating at 900,000 rpm, has various continuously variable speeds to couple rotating mechanical energy between the propulsion train and the turbine / compressor shaft. The rotation speed can be reduced to 9,000 rpm, which is a rotation speed at which the machine 116 can be easily used.

  11 and 12 illustrate an example of a continuously variable traction drive transmission that can be used as the continuously variable transmission 116 of FIG. The traction drive continuously variable transmission illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12 is operated by races 1116, 1118 that translate laterally on the race surface, the race surface having a radius of curvature that moves the ball bearing contact location. This in turn causes the ball to rotate at different spin angles to drive the race 1122 at different speeds. In other words, the respective contact location of the bearing on the race surface changes as a result of the lateral translation of the races 1116, 1118, as will be described in more detail below, and the speed at which the bearing rotates at the contact location.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the input shaft 1102 is coupled to the transmission gear 132 (FIG. 3A). For example, splines 1104 may be formed on the CVT gear 134 illustrated in FIG. 3A. Accordingly, the spline input gear 1104 of the input shaft 1102 can be coupled to the super turbocharger through the high speed traction drive 114 as illustrated in FIG. 3A. Thus, the input torque from the propulsion train is used to drive the spline input gear 1104 of the input shaft 1102. The input torque on the spline input gear 1104 imparts a spin in the direction of rotation 1112 to both the input shaft 1102 and its associated structure including the input race 1114. The input race 1116 also rotates about the axis of rotation 1106 in response to torque applied to the input race 1116 by the spline 1166 from the input shaft 1102. The rotation of the input shaft 1102, the input race 1114, and the input race 1116 imparts spin to the plurality of ball bearings 1132 because the fixed race 1120 prevents the ball bearing from rotating at the contact point with the fixed race 1120. The input race 1114 and the input race 1116 rotate at the same angular velocity because they are coupled together through the spline 1116. The input race 1114 and the input race 1116 cause the ball bearing 1132 to spin in a substantially vertical orientation because the ball bearing 1132 contacts the stationary race 1120. Contact of ball bearing 1132 with stationary race 1120 also precesses ball bearing 1132 around the periphery of races 1114, 1116, 1118, 1120. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 11, there may be as many as 20 ball bearings 1132 that rotate on the surface of the races 1114, 1116, 1118, 1120. The rotation of the ball bearing 1132 as a result of being driven by the input race 1114 and the input race 1116 provides tangential contact of the ball bearing 1132 on the output race 1118. Depending on the contact position of the ball bearing 1132 on the output race 1118, the ratio of the rotational speeds of the input races 1114 and 1116 to the output race 1118 can be changed. The output race 1118 is coupled to the output gear 1122. Output gear 1122 engages output gear 1124, which in turn is connected to output shaft 1126.

  The manner in which the traction drive continuously variable transmission 1100 illustrated in FIG. 11 shifts the ratio between the input shaft 1102 and the output shaft 1126 is the four races 1114, 1116, 1118, 1120 in contact with the ball bearing 1132. Is achieved by changing the relative position of the contacts between the two. The manner in which the contact surface between the races 1114, 1116, 1118, 1120 and the ball bearing 1132 changes is by shifting the position of the translational clamp 1152. The translation clamp 1152 is moved in the horizontal direction in response to the electric actuator 1162 as illustrated in FIG. The electric actuator 1162 has a shaft that engages with a telescopic shifter 1158 and rotates the telescopic shifter 1158. The telescopic shifter 1158 has different screw types on the inner part and the outer part. The difference in screw pitch between the different screw types causes translational clamp 1152 to translate horizontally in response to rotation of the shaft of electric actuator 1162 that imparts rotation to telescopic shifter 1158. Lateral translation of translation clamp 1152 in contact with bearing clamp 1164 causes a lateral transition of input race 1116 and output race 1118. The lateral translation of the input race 1116 and output race 1118 may vary by approximately 1/10 inch in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. The translation of the input race 1116 and the output race 1118 changes the contact angle between the ball bearing 1132 and the output race 1118 due to the change in contact angle between the fixed race 1120, the input race 1114, and the input race 1116. , Changing the rate at which the ball bearing 1132 moves in the race, ie the speed. The combination of the change in angle between the races allows the contact speed, or contact point, between the ball bearing 1132 and the output race 1118 to change, resulting in an input from 0 percent rotational speed of the input shaft 1102. A speed change occurs up to a rotational speed of up to 30 percent of the shaft 1102. The change in speed from 0 percent rotational speed of output race 1118 to 30 percent rotational speed of input shaft 1102 provides a wide adjustable rotational speed range that can be achieved with output shaft 1126.

  Springs 1154, 1156 are provided to ensure proper clamping of the ball bearing 1132 between the races 1114, 1116, 1118, 1120. The spring 1154 generates a clamping force between the input race 1114 and the fixed race 1120. The spring 1156 creates a clamping force between the input race 1116 and the output race 1118. These clamping forces on the ball bearing 1132 are maintained over the entire translation distance of the translation clamp 1152. The telescopic shifter 1158 has a screw on the inner surface that connects to the screw on the fixed screw device 1160. The fixation screw device 1160 is fixed to the housing 1172 and provides a fixed position relative to the housing 1172 so that the translation clamp 1152 can translate horizontally due to different screws on the two sides of the telescopic shifter 1158.

  As also illustrated in FIG. 11, all of the rotational elements of the traction drive continuously variable transmission 1100 rotate in the same direction, that is, the rotational direction 1112 and the output rotational direction 1128 of the output gear 1122. The clamp nut 1168 holds the spring 1156 in place and preloads the spring 1156 to provide a proper diagonal pressure between the fixed race 1120 and the input race 1114. When the translation clamp 1152 is translated horizontally, there is a slight translation of the input shaft 1102 based on the angle of the races 1114-1120 contacting the ball bearing 1132 as illustrated in FIG. The spline input gear 1104 allows translational movement in directions 1108, 1110 based on the point at which the ball bearing 1132 contacts the races 1114-1120 and the specific contact angle of the race with respect to the ball bearing 1132. The housing 1170 is securely bolted to the housing 1172 to accommodate a spring 1154 that provides an appropriate amount of clamping force between the input race 1114 and the fixed race 1120. The ball bearing 1132 has a rotational progression 1131 with four races 1114, 1116, 1118, 1120, as illustrated in FIG. The rotational direction 1112 of the shaft 1102 causes the gear 1122 to rotate in the rotational direction 1128 as illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of races 1114-1120 and balls 1132 illustrating the operation of traction drive continuously variable transmission 1100. As shown in FIG. 12, the race 1114 forcibly contacts the ball 1132 at the contact location 1134. The race 1116 is forced to contact the ball 1132 at the contact location 1136. Race 1118 is forced to contact ball 1132 at contact location 1138. Race 1120 is forced to contact ball 1132 at contact location 1140. Each of the contact locations 1134, 1136, 1138, 1140 is located on a common large circle on the surface of the ball 1132. The large circle is located in a plane that includes the center of the ball 1132 and the axis 1106 of the shaft 1102. The ball 1132 spins about a spin axis 1142 that bisects a large circle that passes through the center of the ball 1132 and includes the contact locations 1134, 1136, 1138, 1140. The spin axis 1142 of the ball 1132 is tilted at an angle 1146 with respect to the vertical axis 1144. The tilt angle 1146 is the same for each of the balls disposed in the race surrounding the traction drive 1100. The tilt angle 1146 establishes a mathematical relationship between the distance ratio and the peripheral speed ratio. The distance ratio is a ratio between a first distance 1148 that is an orthogonal distance from the spin axis 1142 to the contact location 1134 and a second distance 1150 that is a diagonal distance from the spin axis 1142 to the contact location 1136. It is. This distance ratio is equal to the peripheral speed ratio. The peripheral speed ratio is a ratio between the first peripheral speed and the second peripheral speed, and the first peripheral speed is the peripheral speed of the ball 1132 in the race 1114 and the ball 1132 and other balls in the race. While the second circumferential speed is the common orbital speed of the ball 1132 on the race 1116 and the common trajectory of the ball 1132 disposed in the race as well as other balls. It is the difference between the peripheral speed. The curvature radius of each of the races 1114 to 1120 is larger than the curvature radius of the ball 1132. In addition, the radius of curvature of each of the races 1114 to 1120 need not be a constant radius of curvature, but can vary. Furthermore, the radius of curvature of each of the four races need not be equal.

  When the races 1116, 1118 translate simultaneously in a lateral direction, such as the lateral translation direction 1108, the speed ratio of rotation of the shaft 1102 and the rotation direction 1112 change relative to the rotation of the gear 1122 and the rotation direction 1128. Translation of the races 1116, 1118 in the lateral translation direction 1108 makes the first distance 1148 larger and the second distance 1150 smaller. Accordingly, the distance ratio and the peripheral speed ratio change, and this change changes the rotational speed of the gear 1122 relative to the shaft 1102.

  As indicated above, the output of the continuously variable transmission contacts the traction drive speed reduction mechanism connected to the turbine compressor shaft via a gear. As indicated above, there are at least two or three different types of traction drive deceleration systems that may be used. A typical type is a planetary traction drive for high-speed deceleration disclosed in FIGS. 6 to 9 and 10. If a large speed difference between the turbine shaft and the planetary roller is desired, the embodiment of FIG. 10 may use only two rollers instead of three to obtain the desired gear ratio change.

  With 3 rollers, there is a limit of deceleration of about 10: 1, and at 25,000 rpm or less, where a 10: 1 transmission would be required, rather to a 20: 1 transmission to get high speed 250,000 rpm operation. There may be a need for. Thus, a two-roller planetary traction drive can be used in place of the three planetary drive system of FIG. 10 to achieve the deceleration required for the lowest maximum speed system. The two rollers also provide lower inertia because each roller adds the same amount of inertia to the system. Two rollers may be sufficient for minimum inertia. The width of the traction roller is slightly wider than the three-roller embodiment.

  The variable diameter planetary roller that rolls in contact with the shaft is made of a resilient material that allows some deformation of the roller in the outer drum, for example, either spring steel or another material. The application of a spring loaded roller can provide the necessary pressure on the shaft, but does not limit the shaft's ability to find its ideal center of rotation.

  When the turbocharger operates at very high speed, this has a balance constraint that the shaft needs to find its own center of rotation. Balance will be compensated by shaft movement. This movement can be compensated by a spring-loaded roller. Spring-loaded rollers can also be made very lightweight by making them with a thin strip of steel that allows them to operate in contact with the shaft with very low inertia. The thickness of the strip must be thick enough to apply sufficient pressure to the traction surface to provide the normal force required for traction. A cam follower can be placed inside the roller that will position and maintain each roller in the system. The rollers need to operate in a very linear alignment between the outer drum and the turbine / compressor shaft, but the key to low inertia is light weight. One or two cam followers can be used to keep the steel strip in place so that the steel strip remains aligned in the system.

  The ring roller 614 is connected to a gear on the outer surface so that the ring roller can transmit power to the inside and outside of the variable diameter traction drive 416. The ring roller 614 can be made in many ways. The ring roller 614 can simply be a solid part of steel or other suitable material that can transmit torque into and out of the variable diameter traction drive 416. The ring roller 614 can be made of many materials that make the ring roller 614 lighter, but the ring roller 614 must be made of a material that can be used as a traction drive surface on the roller surface 687. Proper roller surface 687 allows planetary rollers 664, 666, 668 to transmit torque through traction.

  Also, the turbine / compressor shaft 414 needs to be kept in very accurate alignment. The alignment of the turbine / compressor shaft 414 within the housing allows the clearance between the tip of the compressor blade and the compressor housing to be maintained. Closer clearance increases compressor efficiency. More accurate positioning reduces the chance of contact between the turbine compressor fan 638 and the compressor housing 640. In order to ensure that a minimum clearance exists, a method is needed to control the thrust load resulting from compressing gas against the compressor wheel. This can be done using a thrust bearing (not shown) that is oil fed or a ball bearing or a roller bearing type bearing.

  Typically, in a turbocharger, the bearing is a sleeve bearing that has oil clearance both inside and outside to allow the turbine shaft to center itself in its coordinated rotation for reliability purposes. is there. Balance requirements for mass-produced turbochargers are reduced by using double clearance bearings. These bearing types are used for closer clearance and more precise alignment requirements of the turbocharger shaft. Ball bearings are used to hold both the compressor and turbine and to maintain better alignment to the housing in terms of left and right movement. This can be achieved with one or two ball bearings. The alignment of the bearing in the outer area that is pressurized with oil allows the bearing to float and allows the bearing to find its center. This affects the clearance between the outer edge of the housing, the outer edge of the turbine, and the outer edge of the compressor, but allows the thrust clearance to remain small. Turboshaft bearings provide a third constraint to maintain roller alignment. Cam followers in the middle of the rollers can keep the rollers 120 degrees from each other. To eliminate backlash when the power changes direction, two small cam followers can be used for each roller.

  Larger turbines can also be used. The turbine wheel can be made larger in diameter than usual. The density of the exhaust is lower than that of the intake air, so the speed of sound is higher, so the turbine outer diameter can be made larger than the compressor wheel even if the tip does not reach the critical speed approaching the speed of sound. is there. This allows the exhaust to produce greater torque on the turbine / compressor shaft without higher back pressure. Having a higher torque causes the turbine to recover more energy than needed to compress the intake air. This produces more energy than can be recovered and transmitted to the engine. From the same exhaust gas flow that is not needed for compression, more energy will be transferred to the crankshaft, resulting in lower fuel consumption.

  Furthermore, turbine efficiency can be improved by using guide vanes that control the angle of incidence at which the exhaust gas strikes the turbine wheel. This increases the peak efficiency, but narrows the speed range at which the efficiency is achieved. A narrow speed range is bad for a normal turbocharger, but is not a problem for a super turbocharger where the governor can provide the necessary speed control.

  Back pressure across higher turbines compared to pressure across compressors can also result in an unbalanced super turbocharger. In a normal turbocharger, this pressure difference may work in reverse. The higher back pressure causes the turbine to recover more energy than is required to compress the intake air. This produces more energy than can be recovered and transmitted to the engine. Higher back pressure is required for the high pressure EGR loop on diesel engines. A high back pressure usually requires a valve or throttle, so a high back pressure usually loses energy because a normal turbocharger should not be unbalanced at overspeed. Increasing back pressure is bad for gasoline and natural gas engines because it increases the amount of exhaust gas that accumulates in the cylinder and makes the engine more susceptible to detonation problems.

  According to another embodiment, a second turbine wheel can be placed on the turbine / compressor shaft to increase the energy recovered by the turbine and improve the fuel efficiency of the engine system. Also, a second compressor wheel can be placed on the same shaft to increase the boost pressure potential of the super turbocharger and allow interstage intercooling. This lowers the intake air temperature for a given boost and thus reduces NOx.

  In addition, turbine blade cooling can be provided through the blade tips to reduce the temperature in high temperature applications. This can be done at the tip of the hollow blade at the outer edge of the turbine. This special tip design increases turbine efficiency and provides a path for cooling air to pass through the blades. Turbine blade cooling can also be provided by compressed air sent from the compressor side across the housing to the rear side of the turbine wheel. In addition, heat pipes can be used to cool the turbine wheels and blades.

  In addition, a twisting device can be used on the power path. The crankshaft energy or rotating mechanical energy from the propulsion train is removed in a manner such that torque impulses from the engine or propulsion train are removed before entering the housing without any loss of that energy. Or bendable). The peak torque requirement is reduced by the transmission not hitting the traction drive with high torque spikes. By eliminating these torque spikes, the traction drive becomes more reliable because the maximum torque on the system limits the traction requirements. By minimizing these torque spikes on the traction drive, the size and contact surface area of the traction drive can be minimized. The minimum contact surface area can maximize the efficiency of the system and still achieve the torque required to transmit continuous power.

  Alternatively, according to another embodiment, a variable speed traction drive design with a constant displacement hydraulic pump instead of a shaft, belt, or gear drive may be used. This makes the system easier to package, which can be particularly useful in very large engines with multiple turbochargers.

  In a further embodiment illustrated in FIG. 13, a second super turbocharger is used as one transmission as a way to obtain a higher pressure ratio and as a way to obtain a lower intake air temperature by using a second intercooler. Run off. This is possible with a fixed speed ratio between the two super turbochargers. The first super turbocharger 1302 has an air intake conduit 1308 and compresses air supplied from the compressed air conduit 1310 to the engine. The exhaust conduit 1314 receives exhaust gas from the engine to turn the turbine of the first super turbocharger 1302. Exhaust gas exits exhaust outlet conduit 1312. First super turbocharger 1302 is coupled to second super turbocharger 1304 by transmission gear 1306.

  FIG. 14A illustrates another embodiment of an implementation of using two super turbochargers, such as a low pressure super turbocharger 1402 and a high pressure super turbocharger 1404. A standard super turbocharger does not do a good job of recovering the high pressure pulses that result from the cylinder when the exhaust valve first opens. To improve this impulse pressure recovery, the high pressure exhaust valve ports 1406, 1408 are separated from the low pressure exhaust valve ports 1410, 1412 of the four valve engine, as illustrated in FIG. 14A. High pressure exhaust ports 1406, 1408 are directed to high pressure turbine 1434 via high pressure exhaust manifold 1430, while low pressure exhaust ports are directed to low pressure turbine 1420 via low pressure exhaust manifold 1428. By changing the valve timing of the valves at the high pressure exhaust ports 1406, 1408 so that the valves on the high pressure exhaust ports 1406, 1408 are opened first and lead to the high pressure turbine 1434, the pulse energy is better recovered. The valves on the high pressure exhaust ports 1406, 1408 are quickly closed and then the valves on the low pressure exhaust ports 1410, 1412 are opened for the duration of the exhaust stroke. The valves on the low pressure exhaust ports 1410, 1412 lead to the low pressure turbine 1420. This process reduces the work required by the piston to exhaust into the cylinder. This process improves idle fuel efficiency or at least eliminates parasitic losses at idle. The outlet of the high pressure turbine 1434 is also connected to the low pressure turbine 1420. A catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter (not shown) can also be placed in front of the lower pressure turbine.

  As also illustrated in FIG. 14A, an EGR conduit 1438 is connected to the high pressure exhaust manifold 1430. The EGR conduit 1438 allows a portion of the exhaust from the high pressure exhaust manifold 1430 to flow back to the intake manifold 1444 via the cooler 1440 and the EGR valve 1442. Exhaust from the high pressure exhaust manifold 1430 flowing through the EGR conduit 1438 is passed to the intake manifold 1444 for the purpose of exhaust gas recirculation. The exhaust gas flowing through the exhaust gas recirculator conduit 1438 helps to lower the combustion temperature in the combustion chamber, particularly after being cooled in the cooler 1440. Exhaust gas contains moisture and other liquids that help reduce the temperature of the combustion chamber, thereby reducing NOx emissions from the engine. The amount of exhaust gas recirculated is controlled by the EGR valve 1442. The EGR valve 1442 can be fixed through the use of a throttle valve or the like, or can be varied depending on the monitored NOx emissions of the engine.

  As also shown in FIG. 14A, high pressure air flows from the high pressure compressor 1432 through the high pressure compressor manifold 1446 and into the suction manifold 1444. Accordingly, the suction manifold 1444 is maintained at a predetermined high pressure level determined by the output of the high pressure compressor 1432. In order for the recirculated gas to flow through the EGR conduit 1438, the pressure in the high pressure manifold 1430 must be higher than the pressure in the suction manifold 1444 as determined by the output pressure of the high pressure compressor 1432. In that regard, the high pressure exhaust when there is still residual pressure in the piston and a pressure high enough to drive the exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust manifold 1430 through the EGR conduit 1438 is introduced into the high pressure exhaust manifold 1430. The valves at ports 1406, 1408 are opened sufficiently early during the piston down stroke. As disclosed below, the valves of the high pressure exhaust ports 1406, 1408 open at a point where there is a small amount of energy loss in the process of driving the piston downward. The open point of the high pressure valve is before the bottom dead center, but exceeds the maximum torque point of the piston on the crankshaft where the rod makes a substantial 90 °. This point occurs at approximately 100 °. The amount of torque is proportional to the cosine of the angle of the rod, so the lower piston loses less energy when driving the piston when the high pressure valve opens. However, there is a significant amount of residual pressure remaining in the cylinder chamber, which can be withdrawn from the cylinder chamber by the high pressure valve before reaching bottom dead center, and exhaust gas in the EGR conduit 1438 is removed from the high pressure turbine 1434. Can be used to drive. By pre-exhausting the cylinder using the high pressure valves at the high pressure exhaust ports 1406, 1408, a large amount of residual pressure in the cylinder is released before the low pressure exhaust ports 1410, 1412 are opened. When opened, the low pressure exhaust ports 1410, 1412 can relieve most of the pressure from the cylinder. Thus, the residual pressure in the cylinder is used to flow exhaust gas through the EGR conduit 1438 to reduce NOx emissions and drive the high pressure turbine 1434, which adds additional power and efficiency to the engine. To do.

  As also shown in FIG. 14A, the exhaust gas from the low pressure exhaust manifold is used to drive the low pressure turbine 1420 of the low pressure super turbocharger 1402. The exhaust gas emitted by the high pressure turbine 1434 is combined with the low pressure exhaust gas from the low pressure exhaust ports 1410, 1412 to drive the low pressure turbine 1420. Exhaust gas from the low pressure turbine 1420 is exhausted through an exhaust outlet 1436. The low pressure turbine 1420 is coupled to a low pressure compressor 1418, which compresses the intake air 1422 by a predetermined amount. Conduit 1424 causes compressed air from low pressure compressor 1418 to flow to the input of high pressure compressor 1432, which functions to further compress the pressurized air in 1424 to provide higher pressure compressed air. This is flushed to the suction manifold 1444 by the high pressure compressor manifold 1446.

  FIG. 14B illustrates a variation of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14A. As illustrated in FIG. 14B, the high pressure exhaust ports 1406, 1408 are combined with a high pressure exhaust manifold that is coupled to a high pressure turbine 1434. In other words, all of the high pressure exhaust from the high pressure exhaust manifold 1430 is applied to the high pressure turbine 1434 to drive the high pressure turbine 1434, which in turn drives the high pressure compressor 1432. The high pressure compressor 1432 receives compressed air into the conduit 1424 from the low pressure compressor 1418 of the low pressure super turbocharger 1402 that compresses the intake air 1422. The output of the high pressure compressor 1432 is sent to the input manifold 1444 via the high pressure compressor manifold 1446. Low pressure compressor 1418 is driven by low pressure turbine 1420, which is driven by low pressure exhaust gas in low pressure exhaust manifold 1428 that is discharged by low pressure exhaust ports 1410, 1412. Exhaust gas from the low pressure turbine 1420 is exhausted through an exhaust outlet 1436. High pressure gas from the high pressure exhaust manifold 1430 that drives the high pressure turbine 1434 is coupled to an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) conduit 1426 and transmitted back to the intake manifold 1444. The high pressure gas from the high pressure exhaust manifold 1430 that drives the high pressure turbine 1434 has a pressure that is high enough to allow exhaust gas to enter the intake manifold 1444 from the EGR conduit 1426 without substantially reducing pressure. FIG. 14B provides the greatest reduction in NOx gas since essentially all the exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust manifold 1430 is recirculated to the intake manifold 1444.

  As also illustrated in FIG. 14B, a wastegate 1448 may be used to bypass the high pressure exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust manifold 1430 to the EGR conduit 1426. The high pressure exhaust gas may sometimes be too hot and / or provide the exhaust gas at a pressure that would drive the high pressure turbine 1434 excessively. In this case, the waste gate 1448 can be opened to send a portion of the high pressure exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust manifold 1430 directly to the EGR conduit 1426. In addition, an EGR valve 1450 may be added that connects the EGR conduit 1426 to the low pressure exhaust manifold 1428. If sufficient amounts of exhaust gases are being delivered through EGR conduit 1426, some of these gases may be directed from EGR conduit 1426 through low pressure exhaust manifold 1428 through EGR valve 1450. Excess gas from the EGR conduit 1426 can then be used to turn the low pressure turbine 1420 to provide additional power to the engine by increasing the suction manifold pressure 1444. The use of EGR valve 1450 provides an additional method by which the recirculated gas can be recovered to provide additional power to the engine and increase engine operating efficiency.

  FIG. 14C illustrates another modification to the embodiment of FIGS. 14A and 14B. As shown in FIG. 14C, the intake air 1422 is compressed by a low-pressure compressor 1418. Compressed air from low pressure compressor 1418 is sent to suction manifold 1444 by conduit 1424. As also illustrated in FIG. 14C, the second high pressure turbine is not used and all recirculated gas is recirculated from the high pressure exhaust ports 1406, 1408 to the intake manifold 1444 via the EGR conduit 1426. Exhaust gases from low pressure exhaust ports 1410, 1412 are combined in conduit 1428 to operate low pressure turbine 1420. The exhaust gas is then exhausted at the exhaust outlet 1436. Thus, all blowdown gas from the high pressure exhaust ports 1406, 1408 is routed back into the intake manifold 1444, resulting in a significant reduction in NOx gas. Alternatively, the EGR valve 1450 can be used to flow a portion of the exhaust gas in the EGR conduit 1426 to the low pressure exhaust manifold 1428, which provides additional power to the low pressure turbine 1420 and in the EGR conduit 1426. Reduce the amount of recirculated gas. The EGR valve 1450 can be adjusted to adjust the amount of exhaust gas sent from the EGR conduit 1426 to the low pressure exhaust manifold 1428. This process may be beneficial if a sufficient amount of exhaust gas is recirculated in the EGR conduit 1426 to reduce the NOx output of the engine.

  FIG. 14D is a graph of valve lift, cylinder pressure, and flow rate versus piston position after top dead center. As shown in FIG. 14D, the cylinder pressure 1450 continuously decreases through the stroke of the piston after top dead center. The lift of the high pressure valve 1456 results in a high pressure flow 1452. The lift of the high pressure valve 1456 occurs around 100 ° rotation, resulting in a large blowdown surge of the high pressure stream 1452 that is exhausted through the high pressure exhaust ports 1406, 1408 (FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C). The lift of the low pressure valve is illustrated by curve 1454. The low pressure valve lift provides a low pressure flow 1458 in the low pressure exhaust ports 1410, 1412. As a result, the cylinder pressure 1450 in the cylinder further decreases.

  FIG. 14E is a PV graph of cylinder pressure versus volume in the cylinder as the piston moves downward in the cylinder and then upwards. Near zero represents top dead center, while 1 represents bottom dead center of cylinder rotation. Two curves are shown in FIG. 14E. Curve 1464 represents the cylinder pressure versus volume curve for an engine that does not employ the Riley cycle. Curve 1462 is a curve illustrating cylinder pressure versus volume in a cylinder for a Riley cycle device as illustrated in FIGS. 14A-14C. At point 1466, the high pressure valve is opened on the Riley cycle device as illustrated in FIGS. 14A-14C, and the pressure is reduced. A region 1468 between points 1466 and 1470 represents the energy lost by opening the high pressure valve. However, as shown in FIG. 14E, at point 1472, the pressure in the Riley cycle device drops below the pressure in the non-Riley cycle device and remains lower than the pressure in the non-Riley cycle device until point 1474. Between point 1472 and point 1474, there is a lower pressure in the cylinder, resulting in a lower back pressure on the cylinder as the cylinder moves from point 1472 to point 1474. A large area between points 1472 and 1476, as indicated by 1478, between Riley cycle curve 1462 and normal curve 1464 was saved by movement of the piston in the cylinder at lower pressures. Indicates energy.

  In an alternative embodiment, the super turbocharger may be used as an air pump for after processing as well as for the engine, eliminating the need for a separate pump just for the burner.

  In another embodiment, a speed governor (not shown) is provided to prevent overspeed, keep the compressor out of surge conditions, and control the maximum efficiency of the turbine and compressor. Since the turbine efficiency peak and the compressor efficiency peak can peak at the same speed, the super turbocharger can be unique, unlike a normal turbocharger. This peak efficiency speed control for a given boost requirement can be modeled and programmed into an electronic governor. The actuator can provide speed regulation, but the actuator is not required for the electric transmission.

  In another embodiment, a lubrication system for a super turbocharger evacuates the interior of the housing, thus reducing high speed component aerodynamic losses.

  In another alternative embodiment, the dual clutch super turbocharger includes an automatically shifted manual transmission. This type of transmission shifts very smoothly because it has clutches at both ends. FIG. 3C illustrates that the transmission can be many different types of transmissions.

  In another embodiment, a traction drive is used for both the transmission and deceleration from the turboshaft. Along with the ball bearing, the traction fluid acts like a lubricant. During supercharging, the system improves load acceptance, reduces soot emissions, and provides a 30% increase in low end torque and a 10% increase in peak power. During turbo compounding, the system provides up to 10% improved fuel economy and controls back pressure. For engine downsizing, the system provides 30% more low-end torque, allowing the engine to be 30-50% smaller, having lower engine weight and improved vehicle fuel economy of over 17%. . FIG. 15 illustrates a simulated BSFC improvement for a natural gas engine.

  Also, a catalyst, DPF, or even a burner + DPF can be placed in front of the super turbocharger turbine to heat the exhaust gas to a temperature higher than the engine heat. The higher temperature causes the air to expand further and the flow rate across the turbine to be higher. Approximately 22% of this additional heat can be converted to mechanical work across the super turbocharger and is considered to be 80% turbine efficiency. Normally, as the volume of exhaust delivered to the turbine increases, the turbine response will slow down, resulting in a larger turbo lag, but super turbochargers will address this problem with the traction drive 114 and the continuously variable drive that drive the pressure response. Overcoming with transmission 116. A similar technique using a catalytic converter is disclosed in International Patent Application No. PCT / US2009 / 0517, entitled “Improving Fuel Efficiency for a Piston Engineer Using a Supercharger” filed July 24, 2009 by Van Dyne et al. Which is specifically incorporated herein by reference for all that it discloses and teaches.

  FIG. 16 is a simplified single line diagram from an illustration of an embodiment of a high efficiency super turbocharged engine system 1600. As will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description, such a super turbocharged engine system 1600 has particular applicability in diesel engines used in passenger cars and commercial vehicles, as well as in some spark ignition gasoline engines. The examples that are found and therefore useful in the description described herein use such an environment to assist in understanding the present invention. However, embodiments of the system 1600 have applicability to other operating environments such as, for example, onshore power generation engines, and other onshore engines, and such examples should be taken as illustrative It should be appreciated that this should not be taken as limiting.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the super turbocharger 1604 includes a turbine 1606, a compressor 1608, and a transmission 1610 coupled to the crankshaft or other portion of the propulsion train 1612 of the engine 1602. Although not required for all embodiments, the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 16 also increases the air density supplied from the compressor 108 to the engine 1602 to further increase the power available from the engine 1602. In order to increase, an intercooler 1614 is included.

  A super turbocharger has certain advantages of a turbocharger. Turbochargers use a turbine that is driven by the exhaust of the engine. This turbine is coupled to a compressor that compresses the intake air that is fed into the cylinders of the engine. The turbine in the turbocharger is driven by exhaust from the engine. Thus, the engine will initially start until there is enough hot exhaust to power the compressor that is mechanically coupled to the turbine to increase the turbine speed and generate sufficient boost. Experience boost lag when accelerated. Smaller and / or lighter turbochargers are typically used to minimize lag. The lower inertia of light turbochargers allows them to increase speed very quickly, thereby minimizing performance lag.

  Unfortunately, these smaller and / or lighter turbochargers may overspeed during high speed engine operation when significant exhaust flows and temperatures occur. In order to prevent the occurrence of such overspeed, a typical turbocharger includes a waste gate valve installed in an exhaust pipe upstream of the turbine. The waste gate valve is a pressure control valve that diverts a part of the exhaust gas around the turbine when the output pressure of the compressor exceeds a predetermined limit. This limit is set to a pressure indicating that the turbocharger will soon be at overspeed. Unfortunately, this results in wasting some of the energy available from the engine exhaust.

  In response to the conventional turbocharger sacrificing low end performance for high end power, a device known as a super turbocharger has been developed. One such super turbocharger is described in US Pat. No. 7,490,594, entitled “Super-Turbocharger” issued February 17, 2009, which is referenced for all it discloses and teaches Are specifically incorporated herein by reference.

  As explained in the above-referenced application, in a super turbocharger, a transmission that is coupled to the engine during low speed engine operation when engine exhaust that is sufficiently heated to drive the turbine is not available. And the compressor is driven by the engine crankshaft. The mechanical energy supplied to the compressor by the engine reduces the turbo lag problem plagued by conventional turbochargers, allowing larger or more efficient turbines and compressors to be used.

  The super turbocharger 1604 illustrated in FIG. 16 does not suffer from the turbo lag problem of a conventional turbocharger at the low end and wastes available energy from the heat of the engine exhaust gas supplied to the turbine 1606 at the high end. Without the compressor 1608 operating to supply compressed air to the engine 1602. These advantages are that, in various modes of operation of the engine 1602, the power is extracted from the engine crankshaft 1612 to drive the compressor 1608 and power to the engine crankshaft 1612 to power the turbine 1606. Is provided by including a super turbocharger transmission 1610 that can be loaded.

  During start-up, when a conventional turbocharger suffers from lag due to insufficient power from the engine exhaust heat to drive the turbine, the compressor 1608 is driven to provide sufficient power to the engine 1602. To provide boost, the super turbocharger 1604 provides a supercharging action whereby power is drawn from the crankshaft 1612 via the super turbocharger transmission 1610. As the engine reaches an available speed and amount of power from engine exhaust heat sufficient to drive turbine 1606, the amount of power drawn from crankshaft 1612 by transmission 1610 decreases. Thereafter, the turbine 1606 continues to power the compressor 1608 to compress the intake air used by the engine 1602.

  As engine speed increases, the amount of power available from engine exhaust heat increases to the point where turbine 1606 will exceed the speed in a conventional turbocharger. However, in the super turbocharger 1604, excess energy provided to the turbine 1606 by engine exhaust gas heat is transmitted through the transmission 1610 while maintaining the compressor 1608 at the proper speed to provide the engine 1602 with an ideal boost. To the crankshaft 1612. The higher the output power available from the exhaust heat of the engine 1602, the more power generated by the turbine 1606 and delivered to the crankshaft 1612 through the transmission 1610 while maintaining the optimum boost available from the compressor 1608. Become more. This loading of the turbine 1606 by the transmission 1610 prevents overspeed of the turbine 1606 and maximizes the efficiency of the power extracted from the engine exhaust gas. Thus, a conventional waste gate is not required.

  The amount of power available to drive the turbine 1606 in a conventional super turbocharged application is strictly limited to the amount of power available from the engine exhaust, but the thermal energy and mass delivered to the turbine blades If the flow rate can be fully utilized and / or increased, the turbine 1606 can generate a significant amount of power. However, the turbine 1606 cannot operate without damage above a certain temperature, and the mass flow rate is conventionally limited to the exhaust gas exiting the engine 1602.

  In response, embodiments of the system 1600 protect the turbine 1606 from transient high temperatures by placing a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 upstream of the turbine 1606. In one embodiment, the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter is located near the exhaust manifold, upstream from the turbine, which allows an exothermic reaction during sustained high speed or high load operation of the engine, resulting in exhaust Increase gas temperature. The catalyst-supported digital particulate filter is used to recover energy from soot, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide burned on the catalyst-supported diesel particulate filter 1616 and downstream from the catalyst-supported digital particulate filter 1616. It can power the super turbocharger located. Energy recovery is achieved using either a conventional diesel particulate filter with a very limited flow-through capacity with a soot collection rate close to 100% or a digital particulate filter with a flow catalyst supported. can do. The circulating catalyst-carrying digital particulate filter is a diesel particulate filter that collects only about half of the soot and passes the other half. Both types of digital particulate filters are catalyst-supported in order to burn emissions at reasonably low temperatures. Catalyst loading of the digital particulate filter is accomplished by providing the particulate filter element with a platinum coating that ensures that soot, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide burn at low temperatures. In addition, it is possible to use a burner to burn off the diesel particulate filter and digital particulate filter soot upstream from the super turbocharger. Gasoline engines typically do not have enough soot to require a diesel particulate filter. However, some gasoline direct injection engines may be beneficial in that the use of a particulate filter may be beneficial and the use of a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter may occur in the manner disclosed herein. Resulting in soot and other particulates.

  In order to cool the exhaust gas before reaching the turbine, a portion of the compressed air generated by the compressor is sent directly into the exhaust upstream from the turbine via a control valve 1618 to provide a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter. Added to the engine exhaust leaving 1616. The cooler intake air expands, cools the exhaust gas, and adds additional mass to the exhaust gas flow, which adds additional power to the turbine 1606 as described in more detail below. Since cool air is provided by the hot exhaust gas to maintain the temperature of the mixed stream to the turbine 1606 at an optimum temperature, the energy and mass flow delivered to the turbine blades is also increased. This significantly increases the power supplied by the turbine to drive the engine crankshaft.

  Compressor feedback air is added downstream of the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 so as not to interfere with the stoichiometric reaction in the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. In such an embodiment, engine exhaust gas passes through a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 and the temperature of the exhaust gas increases due to an exothermic reaction. The compressed feedback air is then added and expanded so that the total mass flow supplied to the turbine is increased. Embodiments of the present invention cool the exhaust and turbine to ensure that the combination of cooler compressed feedback air and engine exhaust gas is delivered to the turbine at a temperature optimal for turbine blade operation. Controls the amount of compressed feedback air supplied to drive the.

  Since the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 illustrated in FIG. 16 has a larger thermal mass than the exhaust gas from the engine 1602, the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 initially operates as a thermal damper, which is Prevent spikes from reaching the turbine 1606. However, since the reaction at the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 is essentially exothermic, the temperature of the exhaust gas exiting the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 is higher than the temperature of the exhaust gas entering the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. . As long as the temperature of the exhaust gas entering the turbine remains below the maximum operating temperature of the turbine 1606, there is no problem.

  However, during sustained high speed and high load operation of engine 1602, the outlet temperature of the exhaust gas converted from catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 may exceed the maximum operating temperature of turbine 1606. As described above, the temperature of the exhaust gas exiting the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 provides a portion of the compressed air from the compressor 1608 through the feedback valve 1618 and the exhaust exiting the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. Reduced by mixing with gas. Greatly improved fuel economy is achieved by not using fuel as a coolant during these conditions as is done with conventional systems. In addition, to allow the compressor 1608 to supply a sufficient amount of compressed air to provide optimal boost to the engine 1602 and compressed feedback air to the turbine 1606 via the feedback valve 1618. The operation of the transmission is controlled. Excess power generated by the turbine 1606 due to the increased mass flow of compressed air through the turbine is channeled through the transmission 1610 to the crankshaft 1612, further increasing fuel efficiency.

  The output temperature of the compressed air from the compressor 1608 is typically between about 200 ° C and 300 ° C. Conventional turbines can operate optimally to extract power from gas at approximately 950 ° C., but higher temperatures can be distorted or fail. Optimal power is achieved at approximately 950 ° C. due to the material limitations of the turbine blade. Since the material limits the exhaust gas temperature to about 950 ° C., supplying more air to increase the mass flow rate across the turbine at a temperature limit, eg, 950 ° C., increases the performance of the turbine.

  Such a flow of compressed feedback air at 200 ° C. to 300 ° C. helps to reduce the temperature of the exhaust gas exiting the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616, but within the thermal limits of the turbine 1606 It will be appreciated that maximum power can be supplied from the turbine 1606 when the mass flow rate is maximized. Thus, in one embodiment, the amount of feedback air maintains the exhaust gas and feedback air combination at or near the maximum operating temperature of the turbine to maximize or greatly increase the amount of power delivered to the turbine. To be controlled. All of this excess power is normally not required by the compressor 1608 to provide optimal boost to the engine 1602 and compressor feedback air via the feedback valve 1618, so excess power is transmitted to the transmission 1610. To the crankshaft 1612 of the engine 1602, thereby increasing the overall efficiency or power of the engine 1602.

  As described above, in one embodiment, the compressor feedback air connection via feedback valve 1618 employs a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 as a thermal buffer between engine 1602 and turbine 1606. Accordingly, a supply of air from the compressor is provided downstream of the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 so as not to disturb the stoichiometric reaction in the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. That is, in an embodiment using a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616, supplying compressor feedback air upstream of the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 results in excess oxygen in the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. This will prevent the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 from causing the stoichiometric reaction necessary for proper operation.

  Optimized power generation efficiency is achieved by the turbine 1606 when the temperature of the gas mixture of compressor feedback air and exhaust gas on the turbine blades is maximized (within the material limits of the turbine itself), so allowed by the feedback valve 1618. The amount of compressor feedback air is limited so that the temperature does not drop significantly below these optimized temperatures. The catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 generates more thermal energy through an exothermic reaction, and the temperature of the exhaust gas converted from the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 rises above the maximum operating temperature of the turbine 1606. As such, more compressor feedback air may be supplied via feedback valve 1618, which increases the mass flow and energy supplied to turbine 1606. As the amount of thermal energy generated by the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 is reduced, the amount of compressor feedback air supplied by the feedback valve 1618 may also be reduced to avoid supplying more air than necessary. This can result in maintaining the temperature of the gas mixture at optimal operating conditions.

  In another embodiment, the system uses feedback valve 1618 to feed cooler compressor air back into the exhaust ahead of the turbine at low speed and high load operating conditions to avoid compressor surge. . Compressor surges occur when the compressor pressure is high, but the mass flow allowed to enter the engine as a result of engine rotation at low rpm is low and does not require much intake flow. Compressor surge (or aerodynamic stall) due to low air flow across the compressor blades will cause the compressor efficiency to drop very quickly. In the case of a normal turbocharger, sufficient surge may stop the turbine from spinning. In the case of a super turbocharger, power from the engine crankshaft can be used to drive the compressor into a surge. Opening feedback valve 1618 allows a portion of the compressed air to be fed back around the engine. This feedback flow takes the compressor out of surge and allows higher boost pressure to reach the engine 1602, thereby generating more power than the engine 1602 would normally be capable of at lower engine speeds. Make it possible to do. Injecting compressed air into the exhaust in front of the turbine minimizes the power required from the engine for all the flow to reach the turbine, which supercharges the high boost pressure level, Maintain total mass flow through the compressor.

  In another embodiment, an additional cold start control valve 1620 may be included for operation during rich engine cold start. During such an engine cold start, exhaust gas from engine 1602 typically contains excess unburned fuel. Since this rich air-fuel mixture is not stoichiometric, the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 cannot sufficiently reduce unburned hydrocarbons (UHC) in the exhaust gas. During these times, a cold start is provided to provide compressor feedback air to the input of the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 to provide the additional oxygen necessary to reduce the rich mixture to stoichiometric levels. Control valve 1620 may be opened. This allows the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 to ignite faster and reduce emissions more efficiently during a cold start event. If the engine is idling, a normal turbocharger will not have boost pressure that can provide feedback air. However, the transmission ratio of the transmission 1610 can be adjusted to give the compressor sufficient speed to generate the pressure required for air to flow through the valve 1620. In that regard, during idling, particularly during a cold start, sufficient rotational speed is provided from the engine drive shaft 1612 to the compressor 1608 to sufficiently compress the air flowing through the cold start valve 1620 to provide a catalyst-supported diesel particulate filter. Control signal 1624 can be used to adjust the ratio of transmission 1610 so that 1616 can be ignited with a sufficient amount of oxygen.

  The requirement for additional oxygen is typically limited in cold start events and often ranges from 30 to 40 seconds. Many vehicles currently include a separate air pump to supply this oxygen during a cold start event at a significant cost and weight compared to the limited amount of time such an air pump requires to operate. By replacing a separate air pump with a simple cold start control valve 1620, significant cost, weight, and complexity savings are realized. Since the super turbocharger 1604 can control the speed of the compressor 1608 via the transmission 1610, the cold start control valve 1620 may comprise a simple on / off valve. The amount of air supplied during a cold start event can then be controlled by controlling the speed of compressor 1608 via transmission 1610 under the action of control signal 1624.

  The cold start control valve 1620 can also be very hot when fuel is used as a coolant in the engine and / or for the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 despite negative effects on fuel efficiency. May be used during the operation period. In such a situation, the cold start control valve 1620 lowers the rich exhaust to a stoichiometric level to allow the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 to properly reduce the unburned hydrocarbon emissions in the exhaust. Will be able to supply the additional oxygen needed for this. This provides a tremendous advantage to the environment over conventional systems.

  In embodiments where the cold start control valve 1620 is an on / off valve, the system modulates the cold start control valve 1620 to vary the amount of compressed air that is supplied so that the exhaust falls to a stoichiometric level. can do. Other types of variable flow control valves may be used to accomplish this same function.

  FIG. 16 also discloses a controller 1640. The controller 1640 controls the operation of the feedback valve 1618 and the cold start valve 1620. The controller 1640 operates to optimize the amount of air flowing through the feedback valve 1618 for different conditions. The amount of air flowing through the feedback valve 1618 is the minimum amount of air necessary to achieve a particular desired condition as described above. Two specific conditions for the controller 1640 to activate the feedback valve 1618: 1) the compressor surge limit for a given boost requirement is approximately at low engine rpm, high load, and 2) turbine There is a condition that the temperature of the mixed gas entering 1606 is substantially at a high rpm and a high load condition.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the controller 1640 mixes from a temperature sensor 1638 that detects the temperature of the mixture of cooling air supplied from a compressor 1608 that is mixed with the hot exhaust gas produced by the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. A gas temperature signal 1630 is received. In addition, the controller 1640 detects a compressed air intake pressure signal 1632 generated by a pressure sensor 1636 disposed in a compressed air conduit supplied from the compressor 1608. Further, an engine speed signal 1626 and an engine load signal 1628 supplied from the engine 1602 or the throttle are sent to the controller 1640.

  With respect to controlling the temperature of the mixed gas supplied to the turbine 1606 at high speed and high load conditions, the controller 1640 maximizes the operation of the turbine 1606, the temperature of the mixed gas is not high enough to damage the mechanism of the turbine 1606. Limit to temperature. In one embodiment, a temperature of approximately 925 ° C. is an optimal temperature for the mixed gas to operate the turbine 1606. When the temperature of the mixed gas sent to the turbine 1606 begins to exceed 900 ° C., the compressed air from the compressor 1608 can be cooled before passing the hot exhaust gas from the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 into the turbine 1606. In order to achieve this, the feedback valve 1618 is opened. The controller 1640 can be designed to target a temperature of approximately 925 ° C. with an upper limit of 950 ° C. and a lower limit of 900 ° C. The 950 ° C. limit is the limit at which damage to the turbine 1606 using conventional materials can occur. Of course, the controller can be designed for other temperatures depending on the particular type of components and materials used in the turbine 1606. To produce these controlled results, a conventional proportional integral derivative (PID) control logic device can be used in the controller 1640.

  An advantage of controlling the temperature of the mixed gas entering the turbine 1606 is that the use of fuel in the exhaust to limit the turbine inlet temperature of the mixed gas is eliminated. Using a cooler compressed air stream to cool the hot exhaust gas from the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 requires a large amount of air with a large mass to achieve the desired lower temperature of the gas mixture. And The cooler compressed air from the compressor 1608 is not a good coolant, especially when compared to the liquid fuel inserted into the exhaust gas, so it cools the hot exhaust gas from the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. The amount of air required is large. The hot exhaust gas from the output of the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 expands the cooler compressed gas from the compressor 1608 to produce a mixed gas. A large mass flow of mixed gas flows across the turbine 1606 because a large amount of cooler compressed air from the compressor 1608 is required to lower the temperature of the hot exhaust gas from the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. This greatly increases the output of the turbine 1606. Turbine power is increased by the difference in power produced by the difference in mass flow minus the work required to compress the compressed air flowing through feedback valve 1618. By obtaining the mixed gas temperature signal 1630 from the temperature sensor 1638 and controlling the addition of compressed air by the feedback valve 1618, the maximum temperature is not exceeded.

  Controller 1640 also controls feedback valve 1618 to limit surge in compressor 1608. The surge limit is a boundary that varies as a function of boost pressure, air flow through the compressor, and compressor 1608 design. A compressor, such as compressor 1608 typically used in turbochargers, exceeds the surge limit when the flow of intake air 1622 is low and the pressure ratio between intake air 1622 and compressed air is high. In a conventional super turbocharger, the flow of intake air 1622 is low when the engine speed (rpm) 1626 is low. At low rpm, when compressed air is not used in large quantities by the engine 1602, the mass flow rate of the intake air 1622 is low, and the rotating compressor 1608 cannot push air into the high pressure conduit without a reasonable flow of the intake air 1622. So a surge occurs. Feedback valve 1618 allows flow through compressed air conduit 1609 and prevents or reduces surge in compressor 1608. If a surge occurs in the compressor 1608, the pressure in the compressed air conduit 1609 cannot be maintained. Accordingly, at low rpm, high load operating conditions of engine 1602, the pressure of compressed air in compressed air conduit 1609 may drop below a desired level. Opening the feedback valve 1618 increases the flow of intake air 1622 through the compressor 1608, particularly at low engine rpm and high load operating conditions, which can result in a desired level of boost in the compressed air conduit 1609. Allows to be achieved. The feedback valve 1618 can simply be opened until the desired pressure in the compressed air conduit 1609 is reached. However, by simply detecting the boost pressure in the compressed air conduit 1609, a surge will occur before the feedback valve 1618 is opened to bring the compressor 1608 out of the surge condition.

  However, it is preferable to determine the surge limit and open the feedback valve 1618 in advance before the surge condition occurs. Surge limits can be determined for a given rpm and desired boost level. Feedback valve 1618 may begin to open before compressor 1608 reaches the calculated surge limit. The early opening of the valve allows the compressor to spool up more quickly to a higher boost pressure as the compressor stays closer to the higher efficiency point of the compressor operating parameters. A rapid increase in boost pressure at low rpm can then be achieved. A more stable control system can also be achieved by opening the valve before the surge occurs.

  Opening feedback valve 1618 in a manner that improves the responsiveness of engine 1602 is accomplished by allowing engine 1602 to obtain higher boost pressure more quickly when engine 1602 is at a lower rpm. The The compressor 1608 is also more efficient, which results in less work for the transmission 1610 to achieve supercharging. Surge limit control can be modeled in a standard model-based control simulation code such as MATLAB. Such modeling would allow simulation of the controller 1640 and automatic coding of the controller 1640 algorithm.

  The model-based control system as described above is unique in that it uses a transmission 1610 to control the rotation of the turbine 1606 and that the compressor 1608 generates boost pressure without a turbo lag. In other words, transmission 1610 extracts rotational energy from crankshaft 1612 to drive compressor 1608 and generates enough mechanical energy for turbine 1606 to drive compressor 108 at these desired levels. The desired boost in the compressed air conduit 1609 can be achieved very quickly before doing so. In this way, control in conventional turbochargers to reduce lag is reduced or eliminated. The model-based control of controller 1640 should be designed to maintain optimal efficiency of compressor 1608 within the operating parameters of compressor 108.

  The control model of the controller 1640 is also when the target speed and load are mapped to the mass flow allowed by the engine at a given target speed and load that may be defined with respect to the vehicle throttle position. It should be carefully modeled for pressure operating parameters. As shown in FIG. 16, engine speed signal 1626 can be obtained from engine 1602 and applied to controller 1640. Similarly, engine load signal 1628 can be obtained from engine 1602 and applied to controller 1640. Alternatively, these parameters can be obtained from sensors located on the engine throttle (not shown). The feedback valve 1618 can then be activated in response to a control signal 1642 generated by the controller 1640. Pressure sensor 1636 generates a compressed air intake pressure signal 1632 that is applied to controller 1640, and controller 1640 generates control signal 1642 in response to engine speed signal 1626, engine load signal 1628, and compressed air intake pressure signal 1632. calculate.

  During the operating conditions of the engine 1602, the compressor 1608 does not reach the surge limit and does not reach the temperature of the gas mixture as detected by the temperature sensor 1638 so that the system acts as a conventional super turbocharged system. Feedback valve 1618 is closed. This occurs for most of the operating parameters of engine 1602. When engine 1602 high load and low rpm conditions occur, feedback valve 1618 is opened to prevent surges. Similarly, when the engine 1602 is operated at a high rpm and a high load, a high temperature is generated in the exhaust gas at the output of the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. Therefore, the temperature of the fuel mixture applied to the turbine 1606 Feedback valve 1618 must be opened to lower the temperature that would be damaged.

  FIG. 17 is a detailed view of the embodiment of the high efficiency super turbocharged engine system 1600 illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, the engine 1602 provides higher overall efficiency than a conventional super turbocharged engine, and at high optimum efficiency at low rpm, high load operating conditions and at high rpm, high load conditions. In order to provide a high optimal efficiency, it includes a super turbocharger that has been modified as described above with respect to FIG. The super turbocharger includes a turbine 1606 that is mechanically connected to a compressor 1608 by a shaft. The compressor 1608 compresses the intake air 1622 and supplies the compressed intake air to the conduit 1704. Conduit 1704 is connected to feedback valve 1618 and intercooler 1614. As disclosed above, the intercooler 1614 functions to cool the compressed air, which will be heated during the compression process. The intercooler 1614 is connected to a compressed air conduit 1726, which in turn is connected to an intake manifold (not shown) of the engine 1602. A pressure sensor 1636 is connected to the compressed air conduit 1704 to detect pressure and provide a pressure reading via a compressed intake pressure signal 1632 applied to the controller 1640. Feedback valve 1618 is controlled by controller feedback valve control signal 1642 generated by controller 1640 as disclosed above. Under certain operating conditions, feedback valve 1618 opens to supply compressed air from compressed air conduit 1704 to mixing chamber 1706.

  As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 17, the mixing chamber 1706 is such that the compressed air supplied from the compressed air conduit 1704 and passing through the opening 1702 is mixed with the exhaust gas in the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter output conduit 1708. Simply comprises a series of openings 1702 in a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter output conduit 1708 surrounded by a compressed air conduit 1704. Any desired type of mixing chamber can be used to mix the cooler compressed air with the exhaust gas to reduce the temperature of the exhaust gas. In order to measure the temperature of the exhaust gas in the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter output conduit 1708, a temperature sensor 1638 is disposed in the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter output conduit 1708. The temperature sensor 1638 provides a mixed gas temperature signal 1630 to the controller 1640, which does not exceed the maximum temperature at which the exhaust gas in the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter output conduit 208 will damage the turbine 1606. In order to ensure this, the feedback valve 1618 is controlled. The catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 is connected to the exhaust manifold 1710 by a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter inlet conduit 1714. By placing the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 in the vicinity of the exhaust manifold 1710, hot exhaust gas from the engine flows directly into the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616, which activates the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. To help. In other words, the proximity position of the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 close to the engine exhaust gas outlet does not substantially cool the exhaust gas before entering the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616, which is a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter. The performance of the curate filter 1616 is enhanced. As the exhaust gas passes through the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616, the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 applies additional heat to the exhaust gas. These very hot exhaust gases at the output of the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 are fed to the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter output conduit 208 and compressed intake air from the compressed air conduit 1704 in the mixing chamber 1706. Cooled by. Depending on the temperature of the very hot exhaust gas produced at the output of the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616, which varies depending on the operating conditions of the engine 1602, different amounts of compressed intake air during high speed, high load conditions. Will be added to the exhaust gas. During low engine speed, high engine load conditions, feedback valve 1618 also functions to allow intake air to flow through the compressor to avoid surges. Surge is similar to the compressor blade aerodynamic stall that occurs as a result of low flow conditions through the compressor during low engine speed conditions. When a surge occurs, the pressure in the intake manifold (not shown) decreases because the compressor 1608 cannot compress the intake air. By allowing air to flow through the compressor 1608 as a result of the feedback valve 1618 being opened, higher torque can be achieved with higher suction manifold pressure when higher torque is required at lower engine speeds. The pressure in the suction manifold can be maintained.

  As disclosed above, the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 is supplied to the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter output conduit 1708 when the engine is operating under high speed, high load conditions. Generates a large amount of heat inside. By supplying the compressed, cooler intake air to the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter output conduit 1708, the hot exhaust gas is cooled under high speed, high load conditions. As engine load and speed increase, hotter gases are produced and more compressed air from conduit 1704 is required. If the turbine 1606 does not provide sufficient rotational energy to drive the compressor, such as under low speed, high load conditions, the engine crankshaft 1612 may have a drive belt 1722, drive pulley 1718, shaft 1724, Rotational energy can be supplied to the compressor 1608 via the step transmission 1716 and the transmission 1728. Also, any portion of the propulsion train can be used to provide rotational energy to the compressor 1608, and FIG. 17 discloses one implementation according to one disclosed embodiment.

  As also illustrated in FIG. 17, a cold start valve 1620 is also connected to the compressed air conduit 1704, which in turn is connected to the cold start conduit 1712. Cold start conduit 1712 is connected to catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter inlet conduit 1714, which is upstream from catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. The purpose of the cold start valve is to provide a compressed intake air at the input of the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 during start conditions as disclosed above. Under startup conditions, additional oxygen is provided via the cold start conduit 1712 to start the catalytic process before the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 reaches full operating temperature. The additional oxygen provided via the cold start conduit 1712 helps start the catalytic process. Controller 1640 controls cold start valve 1620 via controller cold start valve control signal 1644 in response to engine speed signal 1626, engine load signal 1628, and mixed gas temperature signal 1630.

  Thus, the high efficiency super turbocharged engine 1600 operates in a manner similar to a super turbocharger except that the feedback valve 1618 supplies a portion of the compressed air from the compressor to the turbine input for two reasons. To do. One reason is to cool the exhaust gas before it enters the turbine so that the full energy of the exhaust gas can be used, and no waste gate is required under high speed, high load conditions. Another reason is to provide air flow through the compressor to prevent surges at low rpm and high load conditions. In addition, the heat generated by the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 can be used to drive the turbine 1606 and expand the compressed intake air that is mixed with the hot gas from the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616. In addition, a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter can be connected into the exhaust stream before the exhaust gas reaches the turbine, which greatly increases the efficiency of the system. Further, the cold start valve 1620 can be used to initiate a catalytic process in the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter 1616 by providing oxygen to the exhaust gas during start conditions.

  Thus, using a high speed traction drive with a fixed gear ratio that reduces the rotating machine speed of the turbine / compressor shaft to the rpm level used by the continuously variable transmission coupling energy between the propulsion train and the turbine / compressor shaft. A unique super turbocharger is disclosed. The uniqueness of the super turbocharger design is that the transmission is placed in the system. A continuously variable transmission is disposed in the lower portion of the super turbocharger housing. The continuously variable transmission 1116 provides the infinitely variable speed ratio required to transfer rotating machine energy between the super turbocharger and the engine. As the continuously variable transmission 1116, a continuously variable transmission with gears can be used, or a traction drive continuously variable transmission can be used. Therefore, the traction drive can be used for both the high speed traction drive 114 and the continuously variable transmission 1116.

  The foregoing description of the present invention has been given for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and other modifications and variations may be possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments are provided so that those skilled in the art can best use the principles of the invention and its practice in order to best use the invention in various modifications and in various modifications when adapted to the particular use contemplated. Has been chosen and explained to best explain the application of. The appended claims are intended to be construed to include other alternative embodiments of the invention except insofar as limited by the prior art.

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A super turbocharger coupled to the engine,
A turbine for generating turbine rotating mechanical energy from the enthalpy of exhaust gas produced by the engine;
A compressor that compresses intake air and supplies compressed air to the engine in response to the turbine rotating mechanical energy generated by the turbine and the engine rotating mechanical energy transmitted from the engine;
A shaft having an end connected to the turbine and the compressor and a central portion having a shaft traction surface;
A traction drive disposed around the central portion of the shaft;
A plurality of planetary rollers having a plurality of planetary roller traction surfaces aligned with the shaft traction surface such that a first plurality of traction boundary surfaces exist between the plurality of planetary roller traction surfaces and the shaft traction surface;
A ring roller that is rotated by the plurality of planetary rollers through a second plurality of traction interfaces;
A traction drive having,
A continuously variable transmission mechanically coupled to the traction drive and the engine, wherein the continuously rotating transmission transmits the engine rotating mechanical energy to the super turbocharger at a turbine rotating mechanical energy and the engine operating speed to the engine;
Super turbocharger with   The super turbocharger according to claim 1, wherein the continuously variable transmission includes a traction drive continuously variable transmission.   The super turbocharger according to claim 2, wherein the continuously variable transmission includes a planetary ball bearing traction drive continuously variable transmission.   The super turbocharger of claim 2, wherein the traction drive comprises a planetary traction drive having at least two planetary rollers.   The super turbocharger of claim 4, wherein the planetary traction drive has at least three planetary rollers.   The super turbocharger according to claim 4, wherein the planetary traction drive has a planetary carrier, and the planetary roller is installed on the planetary carrier.   The super turbocharger according to claim 6, wherein the planetary traction drive has a variable diameter planetary roller.   The super turbocharger of claim 6, wherein the ring roller has a ring roller traction surface that aligns with the plurality of planetary roller traction surfaces to provide the second plurality of traction interface surfaces.   The ring roller has a ring roller traction surface that aligns with a plurality of additional planetary roller traction surfaces having a smaller diameter than the plurality of planetary roller traction surfaces to provide the second plurality of traction interface surfaces; The super turbocharger according to claim 7. A method of transferring rotating mechanical energy between a super turbocharger and an engine,
Generating turbine rotating mechanical energy in a turbine from an enthalpy of exhaust gas produced by the engine;
Compressing intake air using a compressor to supply compressed air to the engine in response to turbine rotating mechanical energy generated by the turbine and engine rotating mechanical energy generated by the engine;
Providing a shaft having an end connected to the turbine and the compressor and a central portion having a shaft traction surface;
Mechanically coupling a traction drive to the shaft traction surface of the shaft;
The plurality of planetary roller traction surfaces of the plurality of planetary rollers are in contact with the shaft traction surface such that a plurality of first traction boundary surfaces are provided between the plurality of planetary roller traction surfaces and the shaft traction surface. Placing step;
Arranging a ring roller in contact with the plurality of planetary rollers such that a plurality of second traction interfaces are provided between the plurality of planetary rollers and the ring roller;
A continuously variable transmission is provided to the traction drive and the engine to transmit the turbine rotating mechanical energy to the engine at the engine operating speed and the engine rotating mechanical energy to the shaft at the compressor and turbine operating speed. Mechanically coupling steps;
Including methods.   The method of claim 10, wherein the process of transmitting rotating mechanical energy between the super turbocharger and the engine includes transmitting rotating mechanical energy through at least one mechanical device.   The method of claim 11, wherein the process of transmitting rotating mechanical energy through at least one mechanical device comprises transmitting rotating mechanical energy through a vehicle transmission.   The method of claim 11, wherein the process of transmitting rotating mechanical energy through at least one mechanical device includes transmitting rotating mechanical energy to a vehicle propulsion train. The process of disposing the ring roller in contact with the plurality of planetary rollers;
Arranging the ring roller traction surface of the ring roller in contact with the plurality of planetary roller traction surfaces to provide the plurality of second traction boundary surfaces;
The method of claim 10, comprising: The process of disposing the ring roller in contact with the plurality of planetary rollers;
Contacting the ring roller traction surface of the ring roller with a plurality of additional planetary roller traction surfaces having a smaller diameter than the plurality of planetary roller traction surfaces to provide the plurality of second traction interface surfaces Placing in,
The method of claim 10, comprising: The process of mechanically coupling a continuously variable transmission to the traction drive;
Mechanically coupling a traction drive continuously variable transmission to the traction drive;
The method of claim 10, comprising: The process of mechanically coupling a traction drive continuously variable transmission to the traction drive;
Mechanically coupling a planetary ball bearing continuously variable transmission to the traction drive;
The method of claim 16 comprising: The process of mechanically coupling a traction drive to the shaft traction surface comprises:
Mechanically coupling a planetary traction drive having at least three variable diameter planetary rollers;
The method of claim 16 comprising: A method for facilitating exhaust gas recirculation in an internal combustion engine with a super turbocharger, comprising:
Providing the internal combustion engine with a first predetermined size high pressure exhaust port;
Providing the internal combustion engine with a low pressure exhaust port of a second predetermined size substantially larger than the first predetermined size;
Driving a high pressure super turbocharger with at least a first portion of high pressure exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust port;
Providing at least a second portion of the high pressure exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust port to a suction manifold of the internal combustion engine;
Driving a low pressure super turbocharger with lower pressure exhaust gas from the low pressure exhaust port;
Providing compressed air from the output of the low pressure compressor to the air input of the high pressure compressor;
Providing compressed air from the output of the high pressure compressor to the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine at a predetermined pressure;
Opening the high pressure exhaust port with a pressure in the high pressure exhaust port higher than the predetermined pressure such that the second portion of the high pressure exhaust gas is recirculated through the internal combustion engine;
Including methods.   Using a valve disposed in a conduit that provides the second portion of the high pressure exhaust gas to the suction manifold, the amount of the second portion of the high pressure exhaust gas is reduced to the second amount of the high pressure exhaust gas. 20. The method of claim 19, further comprising controlling for one part. A method for facilitating exhaust gas recirculation in an internal combustion engine with a super turbocharger, comprising:
Providing the internal combustion engine with a first predetermined size high pressure exhaust port;
Providing the internal combustion engine with a low pressure exhaust port of a second predetermined size substantially larger than the first predetermined size;
Driving a high pressure super turbocharger with high pressure exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust port;
Driving a low pressure super turbocharger with lower pressure exhaust gas from the low pressure exhaust port;
Providing compressed air from the output of the low pressure compressor to the air input of the high pressure compressor;
Providing compressed air from the output of the high pressure compressor to the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine at a predetermined pressure;
Flowing the high-pressure exhaust gas from the output of the high-pressure super turbocharger through a suction manifold of the internal combustion engine;
Opening the high pressure exhaust port with a pressure in the high pressure exhaust port higher than the predetermined pressure so that the high pressure exhaust gas from the output of the high pressure super turbocharger is recirculated through the internal combustion engine. When,
Including methods.   22. The method of claim 21, further comprising providing a portion of the high pressure exhaust gas from the output of the high pressure super turbocharger to the lower pressure exhaust gas to assist in driving the low pressure super turbocharger. Method. A method for facilitating exhaust gas recirculation in an internal combustion engine with a super turbocharger, comprising:
Providing a high pressure exhaust port of a first predetermined size to the internal combustion engine;
Providing the internal combustion engine with a low pressure exhaust port of a second predetermined size substantially larger than the first predetermined size;
Providing high pressure exhaust gas from the high pressure exhaust port to a suction manifold of the internal combustion engine;
Driving a low pressure super turbocharger with lower pressure exhaust gas from the low pressure exhaust port;
Providing compressed air from the output of the low pressure compressor to the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine at a predetermined pressure;
Opening the high pressure exhaust port with a pressure in the high pressure exhaust port higher than the predetermined pressure such that the second portion of the high pressure exhaust gas is recirculated through the internal combustion engine;
Including methods.   24. The method of claim 23, further comprising providing a portion of the high pressure exhaust gas to the lower pressure exhaust gas to assist in driving the low pressure super turbocharger. A method for improving the efficiency of a super turbocharged engine system,
Providing an engine;
A catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter connected to an exhaust outlet in the vicinity of the engine, receiving engine exhaust gas from the engine, and the engine exhaust gas activating an exothermic reaction in the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter; Provided is a catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter that provides additional energy to the engine exhaust gas to produce exhaust gas that is catalyzed at a higher temperature than the engine exhaust gas at the output of the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter. Steps,
Providing a flow of compressed air to the engine intake using a compressor;
Mixing a part of the compressed air with the catalyzed exhaust gas in a mixing chamber downstream from the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter, and mixing the catalyzed exhaust gas and the compressed air Producing a gas; and
To maintain the gas mixture below the maximum temperature and otherwise maintain the flow of compressed air through the compressor during the engine operating phase when a surge in the compressor may occur Adjusting the flow of the compressed air into the mixing chamber using a control valve;
Supplying the mixed gas to a turbine that generates turbine rotary mechanical energy in response to the flow of the mixed gas;
The turbine to the compressor to compress the air source using the turbine rotating mechanical energy to provide the compressed air when the flow of the mixed gas through the turbine is sufficient to drive the compressor; Transmitting the turbine rotating mechanical energy from
Extracting at least a portion of the turbine rotating mechanical energy from the turbine, and the portion of the turbine rotating mechanical energy from the turbine when not required to turn the compressor. Applying a portion to the propulsion train;
Providing propulsion train rotational mechanical energy from the propulsion train to the compressor to prevent turbo lag when the flow of the mixed gas through the turbine is not sufficient to drive the compressor;
Including methods.   26. The method of claim 25, wherein the maximum temperature of the mixed gas is lower than a temperature at which the mixed gas would otherwise cause damage to the turbine.   27. The method of claim 26, wherein the maximum temperature of the mixed gas is less than approximately 950 ° C.   27. The method of claim 26, wherein the efficiency of the engine is improved by not using a wastegate to drive out excess gas of the gas mixture. The process of extracting excess turbine rotational mechanical energy from the turbine and providing propulsion train rotational mechanical energy from the propulsion train to the compressor;
Using a transmission that couples the excess turbine rotary mechanical energy and the propulsion train rotary mechanical energy between the propulsion train and a shaft connecting the turbine and the compressor;
30. The method of claim 28, comprising: The process of maintaining the flow of compressed air during the operating phase of the engine;
Maintaining the flow of compressed air through the compressor when the engine operates at low speed and requires high torque by opening the feedback valve to reduce surge;
30. The method of claim 29, comprising: The process of mixing the compressed air with the catalyzed exhaust gas in a mixing chamber;
At least one opening in the exhaust conduit connected to the compressed air conduit such that the compressed air flows through the at least one opening and is mixed with the hotter exhaust gas in the exhaust conduit. Providing,
32. The method of claim 30, comprising:   The exhaust gas upstream from the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter during a cold start of the engine to provide oxygen to the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter to assist the catalytic converter in initiating the exothermic reaction. 32. The method of claim 31, further comprising mixing a portion of the compressed air. An engine system with a super turbocharger,
Engine,
The engine exhaust outlet so that the hot exhaust gas from the engine activates an exothermic reaction in the catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter and adds energy to the hot exhaust gas to provide a catalyzed exhaust gas. A catalyst-carrying diesel particulate filter connected to an exhaust pipe in the vicinity of
A compressor connected to an air source providing compressed air having a pressure higher than the pressure level of the exhaust gas;
A conduit for supplying the compressed air to the catalyzed exhaust gas such that at least a portion of the compressed air is mixed with the catalyzed exhaust gas to provide a mixed gas;
A turbine mechanically coupled to the compressor to generate turbine rotary mechanical energy from the mixed gas;
Maintaining the gas mixture below a predetermined maximum temperature and in other ways air surge from the air source through the compressor during the engine's operating phase when a surge in the compressor may occur. A valve that regulates the flow of the portion of the compressed air through the conduit to maintain flow;
A transmission that provides propulsion train rotational mechanical energy from the propulsion train to the compressor to reduce turbo lag when the flow of the exhaust through the turbine is not sufficient to drive the compressor to a desired degree;
A system comprising:

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