Method and apparatus for controlling a fuel reformer by use of existing vehicle control signals
US6851398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reformer controller is electrically coupled to both a fuel reformer and an engine control unit. The reformer controller is configured to communicate with the engine control unit to monitor an engine load signal between the engine control unit and an internal combustion engine. The reformer controller operates the fuel reformer in response to the engine load signal. A method of operating a fuel reformer is also disclosed.
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