Water-in fuel detection using duty cycle calculation
US8781673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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