System, method, and computer software code for improved fuel efficiency emission output, and mission performance of a powered system
US8494696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L15/0058
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided including determining a first power level required from a diesel powered system. The first power level corresponds to a first proportion of a maximum power. The method also includes determining an emission output for a mission based on the first power level. The method further includes determining a second power level corresponding to a second proportion of the maximum power, wherein alternate use of the second power level and at least one of the first power level or a third power level results in a lower emission output for the mission, with the overall resulting power being proximate the minimum power required. The method also includes automatically controlling operation of the diesel powered system by using the second power level alternately with at least one of the first power level or the third power level.
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