Method for auto-ignition operation and computer readable storage device
US6840237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an internal combustion engine comprising a fuel injector (2) for each cylinder; a fuel injection control unit (4) for controlling fuel injection quantity and a piston (5) in each cylinder whose compression action causes a mixture of air and fuel to be ignited. The engine is further provided with inlet and outlet valves (6, 7) and various sensors (12-16) for measuring various engine operating parameters. During compression ignition mode, the control unit (4) is arranged to select a λ-value from a map stored in the control unit, which value is a function of engine load and engine speed, and to compare the actual λ-value with the selected λ-value; whereby the control unit is arranged to adjust the intake manifold pressure as a function of the difference between the said λ-values in order to obtain the selected λ-value. The invention further relates to a method for operating the engine and a computer readable storage device (4).
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