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Method for controlling combustion in a multi-cylinder engine, and multi-cylinder engine

US8566006B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2008
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling combustion in a multi-cylinder engine includes injecting fuel into at least one cylinder of the multi-cylinder engine and, for each cylinder, separately controlling at least one fuel injection parameter to produce a desired exhaust composition for that cylinder. A multi-cylinder engine is also disclosed.

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