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System for closed-loop control of combustion in engines

US7996142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Christof Martin Sihler · Hallbergmoos, DE
Georgios Bikas · Freising, DE
Herbert Kopecek · Tirol, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 14, 2008
Grant date	Aug 9, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 10, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF02D2200/1002
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A combustion control system includes a magnetic torque sensor disposed between an engine and a load. The magnetic torque sensor is configured to directly measure engine torque and output a torque signal indicative of the engine torque. A control unit is communicatively coupled to the magnetic torque sensor. The control unit is configured to receive the torque signal and determine one or more combustion parameters based on the torque signal. The control unit is also configured to control one or more manipulating parameters of the engine based on the one or more combustion parameters so as to control combustion in the engine.

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