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Process and device for controlling an internal combustion engine

US6142120A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1996
Grant dateNov 7, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M2200/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process and a device for controlling an internal combustion engine having high-pressure injection, in particular for an internal combustion engine having a common rail system. The fuel is delivered by at least one pump from a low-pressure area into a high-pressure area. A pressure sensor detects the fuel pressure prevailing in the high-pressure area. At least one first and one second final controlling element are provided for influencing the fuel pressure prevailing in the high-pressure area.

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