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Addressing fuel pressure uncertainty during startup of a direct injection engine

US7832375B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2008
Grant dateNov 16, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M63/0225
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An engine system and a method of starting an internal combustion engine of the engine system are described. In one embodiment, the method includes adjusting a fuel pressure within a fuel rail to exceed a pressure of a pressure relief valve. The method may be particularly useful during degradation of a fuel pressure sensor.

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