Turbo-Boost Intake Control for Higher Manifold Pressure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Factory turbocharged engines release manifold pressure at a predetermined level, undesirably dropping the available power output, necessitating a system to maintain higher turbo-boost for enhanced power control.
Innovation Solution
A turbo-boost controlled intake system with a control module that increases manifold pressure before release through a waste gate, utilizing sensors and a wiring harness to communicate with the vehicle's ECU, and optionally includes a signal adjuster for manual power output adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If factory turbocharged engines release manifold pressure at a predetermined level, then the waste gate functions as designed, but the available power output drops
Solution Approach 1:
A control module is introduced as an intermediary device between the waste gate and the ECU. This module receives signals from pressure sensors (MAP, TP, TPS) and intermediaries the control logic to adjust waste gate operation, thereby increasing available power output while maintaining system manageability
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback control by continuously monitoring manifold pressure through MAP sensors and adjusting waste gate operation based on real-time data from multiple sensors (TP, TPS, MAP, TIP). This closed-loop feedback enables dynamic optimization of power output while preventing excessive boost
2Power
If manifold pressure is increased to maintain higher turbo-boost, then power output increases, but factory limits may be exceeded
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts waste gate operation based on real-time sensor inputs (MAP, TP, TPS, TIP) rather than using fixed factory parameters. This dynamic control allows the system to optimize power output while adapting to varying operating conditions to stay within safe limits
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple feedback sensors (MAP for manifold pressure, TP for throttle position, TPS for throttle actuator, TIP for turbo inlet pressure) provide continuous monitoring that enables the control module to adjust waste gate operation to maintain optimal boost while preventing excessive pressure that would exceed factory limits
3Power
If a control module is added to increase manifold pressure, then power output is enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control module is designed to perform multiple functions: receiving signals from various sensors (MAP, TP, TPS, TIP), processing control logic, and actuating the waste gate. This multi-functionality consolidates control operations into a single module, enhancing power output while limiting the increase in overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The control module serves as an intermediary between the sensors and the waste gate, consolidating control logic in a single component. This intermediary approach simplifies the control architecture compared to having separate control circuits for each sensor, thereby enhancing power output with minimal added complexity
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AI summary
A turbo-boost controlled intake system is disclosed that provides a driver of a vehicle with greater control over vehicle performance. The turbo-boost controlled intake system includes a control module that is coupled with an aircharger air intake. The control module instructs an electronic control unit of the vehicle to increase manifold pressure to a higher level before releasing the pressure through a waste gate so as to provide a greater power output of the engine. The turbo-boost controlled intake system further includes a wiring harness and a signal adjuster. The wiring harness couples the control module with a turbo inlet pressure sensor, a manifold absolute pressure sensor, and an electronic control unit of the vehicle. The signal adjuster includes a rheostat that enables manual adjustment of the power output of the engine.