Engine and engine control method
US7464681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D2200/0414
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating an engine is provided. The engine may include a combustion chamber and a working member positioned adjacent the combustion chamber. The method may include providing a source of fuel for the engine. The method may also include starting the engine producing power by combusting fuel in the combustion chamber to drive the working member. Additionally, the method may include selectively controlling delivery of the fuel to the combustion chamber at least partially as a function of an air temperature in response to achieving at least one predetermined condition involving the air temperature. The air temperature may be at least one of an ambient air temperature and an intake air temperature.
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