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Method and a device for calculating a starting or stop sequence for an engine

US8364374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2009
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02K9/95
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The method serves to calculate a start sequence or a stop sequence for an engine, said sequence comprising a plurality of cues at which predetermined actions should be performed in the control of said engine. The method comprises:a step of obtaining at least one thermodynamic condition of said engine; anda step of calculating said sequence as a function of: said at least one thermodynamic condition; dimensional parameters of said engine; and criteria for proper operation of said engine.

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