Abstract: A control system and method for increasing engine temperature for an engine having a variable nozzle turbo (VNT) is provided. An offset idle module generates an offset idle signal. A normal boost module calculates a normal boost. A supplemental boost module calculates a supplemental boost. An offset boost module generates an offset boost signal for the VNT based on the normal boost and the supplemental boost. A control module adjusts engine idle and VNT boost based on the offset idle signal and the offset boost signal.

Abstract: An engine system and method for operating an internal combustion engine includes a turbocharger that generates a boost to the engine. A coolant temperature of the engine is determined along with other based engine inputs and calculated values. A normal boost based on operating conditions of the engine is determined. A supplemental boost is determined based on the coolant temperature. An offset boost based on the normal boost and the supplemental boost is determined. An air output of the turbocharger is modified based on the offset boost. The supplemental boost increases combustion efficiency, which reduces white smoke exhaust.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of evaluating lighting for a given target area that will have an event which is televised. The method includes calculating television foot-candle and vertical foot-candle for various points on the target area as well as calculating the ratio between those two readings. These calculated readings can then be evaluated for the purpose of determining whether sufficient uniformity and intensity exists for given aiming locations on the target area to provide high quality television filming. The apparatus is preferably a computer program that is installed on a computer that would allow both simulations of not yet existing lighting systems to design lighting systems for optimum television coverage or evaluate existing lighting systems to change them for better performance for televising.

Abstract: An inspection apparatus and method for specular and semi-specular surfaces include a supporting floor and surrounding background which is non-reflective and light absorbing, such as flat black. Portions of the background and/or floor are illuminated either by allowing translucent passage of light from behind or by illuminating a somewhat reflective but light diffusing surface. The reflected images of the illuminated portions can be viewed in the object being inspected, such as a painted car body in an automobile manufacturing line. Ambient light and direct light to the car body is kept to a minimum. Therefore, a high amount of contrast exists between the reflected images of the illuminated portions and those portions of the car body which reflect the dark background. Geometrical shapes can be used for the illuminated portions to assist in an inspection of the auto body.