摘要 |
A compound engine for a means of transportation, includes a diesel engine and a gas turbine with at least one compressor and with at least one turbine. The diesel engine and the gas turbine are interconnected in such a manner that during continuous duty operation the compound engine is configured to be operated only by way of the diesel engine, and the diesel engine is optionally operated on its own or together with a compressor and a turbine of the gas turbine as a turbocharger for the diesel engine. The compound engine is configured to be operated by way of the diesel engine or the gas turbine. |