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Energy adjust for a flexible fuel compensation system

US5335637A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1993
Grant dateAug 9, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible fuel compensation system including a method of energy content adjustment. The energy content adjustment method will interpolate a multiplier value based on the percent methanol found in the fuel mixture. This multiplier is then used to adjust the injection pulsewidth according to the correct energy content.

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