Method and system for determining and controlling a/f ratio in lean engines
US5690072A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D2041/1433
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for determining and controlling air/fuel ratio during lean engine operation relies on applying a small fuel pulse width modulation to the engine and synchronously measuring the effect of the modulation on related engine event periods. This effect is utilized in estimating air/fuel ratio, which is then compared to the desired air/fuel ratio. The difference between the estimated air/fuel ratio and the desired air/fuel ratio is used in controlling the air/fuel ratio to the desired air/fuel ratio.
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