Process for operating an internal combustion engine comprises driving a compressor of a coolant cycle using the exhaust gas of the engine

摘要

Process for operating an internal combustion engine (2) comprises driving a compressor (24) of a coolant cycle (23) using the exhaust gas of the engine. An independent claim is also included for a device for carrying out the above process. Preferred Features: The intake air fed to the engine is cooled by the coolant cycle. Exhaust gas cooled by the coolant cycle is fed back to the engine. The coolant cycle is used to cool the cabin of the vehicle and also the media and/or components of the engine and/or vehicle. The coolant cycle is coupled with the air conditioning unit (28) of the vehicle.