Identifying fuel system degradation
US9546628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M2200/247
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various methods are thus provided for identifying degradation in a fuel system. In one embodiment, a method of operating a fuel system comprises applying a pulse to a fuel pump responsive to detecting that lift pump pressure corresponds to a fuel vapor pressure, ceasing application of the pulse responsive to detecting that the lift pump pressure corresponds to a relief setpoint pressure, and indicating degradation in the fuel system if the detected lift pump pressure deviates from an expected fuel rail pressure, including distinguishing among degradation in the fuel pump, a lower pressure fuel pressure sensor, a fuel rail pressure sensor, and a pressure relief valve.
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