Abstract:
An apparatus for and method of providing improved engine performance during a change in engine load conditions reduces or eliminates engine stumbling or hesitation and/or reduces emissions levels. When an engine load change is detected (201), a compensation factor for fuel injection timing is determined (205) and combined with a base timing for fuel injection, thereby altering fuel injector timing during the transition period.
Abstract:
A method of operating an internal combustion engine is provided. An air/fuel ratio of the internal combustion engine is determined. At least one of a fuel injection quantity and an intake air flow is adjusted to provide an air/fuel ratio between about 15 and about 18. A compression ratio within a cylinder of the engine is determined. Droplet size of fuel provided by a fuel injector is adjusted based upon the compression ratio determined within the cylinder of the engine.
Abstract:
A reductant mixing system having injector and mixing plate positioned within mixing canister is disclosed. Injector discharges reductant directly into vehicle exhaust gases. Mixing plate effects turbulence to mix gases for NOx reduction. Mixing plate includes plurality of arms each having surface area and extending from center of plate, barrier region defined by collective surface areas of arms and substantially centered for diverting fluid flow outward, and first and second cut-outs, which allow the gases diverted by barrier region to pass mixing plate into adjacent canister of exhaust treatment system. Each of the first cutouts is defined by outer edge between adjacent arms, and second tier of cut-outs defined by inner edge proximate end of each arm.
Abstract:
An engine (10) uses a method for counteracting the effect of soot accumulation in a diesel particulate filter (DPF 38) in a diesel engine exhaust system (16) on the control of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) through an EGR system (40). Engine speed (N) and indicated engine torque (TQI) data are processed to select from a map (62) a data value for present EGR volumetric efficiency. The selected data value and certain other data, including data that accounts for present soot accumulation in the DPF, are processed to develop a data value indicative of present total mass flow. The data value indicative of present total mass flow and still other data are processed to develop flow control data for controlling flow of exhaust gas through the EGR system.
Abstract:
A method for qualifying turbocharger performance includes the step of operating a turbocharger at a single test condition (402). A set of data may be acquired from a set of operating parameters of the turbocharger (404) operating at the test condition. The set of data acquired may be compared to a set of operating ranges (406) that are deemed acceptable, and a determination may be made as to whether the set of data falls within the acceptable operating ranges (408). Performance of the turbocharger may then be qualified (412, 414) based on an outcome of the determination (410).
Abstract:
A fluid passage intersection (314) within a component (100) includes a supply passage (118) formed in the component (100), a cavity (316) in fluid communication with the supply passage (118), and at least one outlet passage (326) formed in the component (100) that is in fluid communication with the cavity (316).
Abstract:
A method for straightening an eccentric shaft (100, 501) by engaging fillets (201, 601) adjacent an element (101, 509) of the shaft with angled rollers (303, 703), rotating the shaft and selectively applying a compressive rolling force (301, 709) during only a portion of the rotation into the fillets (201, 601) of the shaft through the rollers (303, 703), which results in straightening the crankshaft (100).
Abstract:
An apparatus for an internal combustion engine (200) includes a base engine (201) having an intake system (217) and an exhaust system (209). A turbine (203) has an inlet in fluid communication with the exhaust system (209), and an outlet. A first exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler (211) fluidly communicates with the intake system (217) and the exhaust system (209) of the engine (200). An EGR valve (213) is in fluid communication with the EGR cooler (211), and a purge valve (205) is in fluid communication with the EGR cooler (211) and the outlet of the turbine (203).
Abstract:
A method for fastening components (18, 20) at critical joints in a motor vehicle powertrain. An unthreaded hole (22) is provided in a first component part (20), and a clearance hole (16) in a second component part (18). The shank (14) of a screw (10) that has a multi-lobed lead capable of creating a thread in the unthreaded hole is passed through the clearance hole to engage the multi-lobed lead with the unthreaded hole. Axial force and rotary torque are applied to the screw to cause the lead to form a desired helical thread in the unthreaded hole.
Abstract:
An apparatus for and method of obstructing an air intake flow (115) improves the mixing and driving force when an EGR flow (111) is introduced to the air intake flow (115). Before the EGR flow (111) enters a passage (113) where it is intended to be mixed with an air flow (115), the air flow (115) is obstructed to enable better and faster mixing of the EGR flow (111) with the air flow (115). A pressure differential is created to increase suction of EGR flow (111) into the intake air flow (115), thereby resulting in increased EGR flow (111) into the cylinders of an engine.