Single stage or multi-stage compressor for a turbocharger

The present invention relates to a turbocharger for use in an internal combustion engine, and, more particularly, to a turbocharger having a two-stage compressor. A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine has a compressor operable as a single stage or multi-stage compressor. A first compresso...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
1. Verfasser: Houtz, Phillip J
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
Online-Zugang:Volltext bestellen
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:The present invention relates to a turbocharger for use in an internal combustion engine, and, more particularly, to a turbocharger having a two-stage compressor. A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine has a compressor operable as a single stage or multi-stage compressor. A first compressor stage includes a first compressor wheel carried by a shaft, an axially extending first inlet and a radially extending first outlet. A second compressor stage includes a second compressor wheel carried by the shaft and axially extending second inlet and a radially extending second outlet. An interstage duct fluidly connects in series the first outlet of the first compressor with the second inlet of the second compressor. The interstage duct includes a bypass opening includes in communication with an ambient environment. A valve is positioned within the interstage duct. The valve is moveable to and between a first position to close the interstage duct and a second position to close the bypass opening.