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System and method for supplying fuel to an engine via multiple fuel paths

US9080517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2011
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for supplying fuel to an engine is disclosed. In one example, a first controller supplies injector commands to a second controller via an asynchronous serial communication bus. The system may reduce the complexity of supplying two or more fuels to an engine.

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