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Water-in fuel detection using duty cycle calculation

US8781673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2007
Grant dateJul 15, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M37/32
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a vehicle having a fuel system that may include unwanted water is described. The method includes, adjusting an operating parameter in response to a relative amount of high and low readings from a water-in-fuel sensor coupled in the fuel system.

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