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Compression ignition engine and control method thereof

US6530361B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2000
Grant dateMar 11, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cylinder-inside state (temperature or pressure) after compression inside a combustion chamber of an engine is estimated or detected before occurrence of a combustion phenomenon, an EGR quantity and opening and closing timing of and intake valve are controlled.

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