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Flexible fuel prediction and driver message display

US7616103B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2006
Grant dateNov 10, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2027

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

Abstract

A fault system for flexible fuel systems is provided. The system includes: a fault monitor module that monitors fuel estimation inputs and detects fuel estimation faults; and a fuel estimation module that selectively estimates a concentration level based on whether a fuel estimation fault is detected.

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