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Diesel combustion mode switching control based on intake carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration

US7717083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2008
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D41/144
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of switching a combustion mode of a diesel engine may include determining a carbon dioxide concentration in an intake manifold of a diesel engine, operating the diesel engine in a first combustion mode, and operating the diesel engine in a second combustion mode when the determined carbon dioxide concentration is greater than a predetermined carbon dioxide concentration value.

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