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Method and systems for adjusting engine cylinder operation based on a knock sensor output

US9822727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2015
Grant dateNov 21, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various methods and systems are provided for individually adjusting fueling to cylinders of an engine based on an output of a knock sensor coupled to each cylinder. In one embodiment, a method for a multi fuel engine comprises individually adjusting, for each cylinder of the engine, one or more of a gas flow rate of gaseous fuel, a diesel flow rate of diesel fuel, an injection or induction timing of gaseous fuel, or an injection timing of diesel fuel based on each of an output of an individual knock sensor for each cylinder, a knock threshold for current engine operating conditions, and a reference value of individual cylinder output.

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