Methods, devices and systems for glow plug operation of a combustion engine
US9388787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02P19/026
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A glow plug control apparatus for an engine of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one glow plug; a power source to apply electric power to the at least one glow plug; and a control unit comprising a microprocessor configured and arranged to determine glow plug supply power to be applied from the power source to the at least one glow plug based on input from stored vehicle data and from a plurality of engine sensors, wherein the input includes data of engine operating parameters including fresh air intake mass airflow, intake manifold total mass airflow, intake manifold temperature, coolant temperature, glow plug temperature and total fuel injection quantity.
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