Patent classifications
F02D41/1446
SUPPLEMENTAL FUEL SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINE
A supplemental fuel system includes a fuel mixer. The fuel mixer includes a nozzle and a stem. The nozzle is configured to be positioned within a conduit of an air supply system for a compression-ignition engine. The nozzle has a body defining a first inlet positioned at a first nozzle end thereof, an outlet positioned at a second nozzle end thereof, a second inlet positioned between the first nozzle end and the second nozzle end, and a nozzle passage extending from the first nozzle end to the second nozzle end that is configured to receive air flowing through the conduit. The stem has a first stem end interfacing with the second inlet. The stem is configured to extend through a wall of the conduit such that a second stem end is positioned outside of the conduit.
Charge-flow adjustment in closed-loop exhaust temperature control on dual fuel engines
Methods and systems of controlling a dual fuel engine with at least two banks of cylinders are provided. The method may include sensing at least one of temperatures of exhaust from the at least two banks and a pressure of an intake manifold of the at least two banks, and adjusting at least one of a gas flow, a charge flow, or an air flow to one of the at least two banks to balance one of exhaust temperatures of the at least two banks and intake manifold pressures of the at least two banks.
Methods and system for estimating a temperature of an after treatment device during reactivation of an exhaust after treatment device
Systems and methods for estimating a temperature of an after treatment device in an exhaust system of an engine are described. In one example, the temperature is estimated during condition when an engine exits a fuel cut-out mode and excess fuel is delivered to the after treatment device for the purpose of increasing after treatment device efficiency.
Diesel particulate filter regeneration
Disclosed are methods and systems for monitoring a diesel generator system that includes a DPF filter in order to provide a highly efficient approach for monitoring the status of a DPF filter in order to determine if a regeneration is required. The methods and systems not only permit the ongoing determination of when a regeneration is appropriate in order to prevent excessive engine backpressure, but also accomplish this objective in a manner that reduces fuel consumption over the course of engine use.
Exhaust safety system for an engine
Engine systems which are safer and have reduced risk of fire are desirable in a wide range of equipment markets. The present engine systems utilize sensors and control systems which reduce the probability of fire or spark exiting the exhaust system. The sensors may monitor a wide range of conditions within the exhaust system to alter the operating parameters of the engine to prevent ignition of objects adjacent the engine system during use. By altering operation of the engine, conditions such as exhaust temperature or unburned fuel can be controlled to minimize risk of undesired ignition.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSING ENGINE CYLINDERS
Systems and methods are provided for diagnosing cylinders in an engine. In one example, the method may include selecting a cylinder of the engine for perturbation, and while maintaining a horsepower output of the engine, perturbing the cylinder. Responsive to the perturbation of the cylinder inducing a crankcase pressure difference greater than or equal to a threshold difference, a degradation condition of the cylinder may be indicated. In one example, the perturbation may include cutting fuel to the cylinder. In one example, an engine load may be redistributed among each of remaining cylinder of a plurality of cylinders of the engine to maintain the horsepower output of the engine.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TURBINE BYPASS
Methods and systems are provided for a turbocharger. In one example, a method may include bypassing exhaust gases flowing to the turbocharger in response to a catalyst temperature being less than a threshold temperature. The bypassing includes opening a bypass valve and adjusting a position of one or more turbine nozzle vanes.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ON-LINE RECALIBRATION OF CONTROL SYSTEMS
Methods and systems for controlling a system such as an engine having an airflow system. A model predictive control calculation is configured in an off-line mode, having a linear part and a non-linear part. In an on-line mode, the linear part of the MPC and/or a Hessian matrix used with the MPC is modified responsive to special modes or other operating changes or conditions. The online mode is configured to respond to changing modes or conditions without requiring recalculation of the MPC. Certain changes of conditions and modes are used to modify feedforward, while others modify responsiveness.
Internal combustion engine as a chemical reactor to produce synthesis gas from hydrocarbon feeds
An internal combustion engine is operated at fuel-rich conditions by adjusting one or more operating parameters such as, for example, a throttle, an ignition timing, a load coupled to the engine, a fuel pressure, power to a supercharger, and power to a preheater to maintain a specified engine speed and a temperature of an exhaust gas. Operating the engine under these conditions allows the engine to function as a reformer producing a synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide.
DIAGNOSIS DEVICE AND DIAGNOSIS METHOD
A management device 100 includes: a data acquisition unit 122 configured to acquire cumulative data for each parameter related to stress acting on a DOC 33 configured to purify exhaust gas of an engine and an exhaust gas temperature of the exhaust gas raised for purification; a damage degree identification unit 123 configured to identify a degree of damage to the DOC 33 based on the acquired cumulative data; a relationship identification unit 124 configured to identify a relational expression indicating a relationship between the identified degree of damage and the exhaust gas temperature; an target information acquisition unit 125 configured to acquire an exhaust gas temperature of exhaust gas raised for purification performed by the DOC 33; and a diagnosis unit 126 configured to estimate a degree of damage to the DOC 33 based on the acquired exhaust gas temperature and the identified relational expression.