NOx feedback for combustion control
US9038611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2033 |
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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 an engine is provided. The method comprises under a first condition, adjusting an EGR amount of a total cylinder charge in response to engine out NOx levels being below a first threshold. In this way, NOx levels may be used as feedback to control combustion stability.
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