Control of an opposed-piston engine with a mass airflow sensor located after a charge air cooler
US11384681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M35/10386
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An opposed-piston engine includes an electronic sensor located in a charge air channel, at position between an outlet of a charge air cooler and an air intake component that distributes charge air to cylinder intake ports of the engine. The electronic sensor is disposed to measure a rate of mass airflow between the outlet of the charge air cooler and the intake component and generate electronic signals indicative of the rate of mass airflow from the charge air cooler. A control mechanization of the opposed-piston engine is electrically connected to the electronic sensor for controlling air handling devices, fuel provisioning devices, and/or EGR devices in response to the electronic signals.
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