Simplified method to inject ethanol or other solution additives into diesel engines equipped with a digital data bus
US9422874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for the delivery of ethanol or other solution additives to the intake manifold of compression ignition diesel engines comprising an electronic control module containing a microcomputer capable of monitoring SAE J1939 serial data, receive a signal from an additive monitoring sensor and have outputs to turn on a pump relay, indicator lamp and from 1 to n pulse width modulated electrical fluid injectors.
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