Method for auto-ignition operation and computer readable storage device for use with an internal combustion engine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6910449
APP PUB NO 20040173180A1
SERIAL NO

10747023

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An internal combustion engine that can be operated in compression ignition mode, comprising a fuel injector (2) for each cylinder; a fuel injection control unit (4) for controlling fuel injection quantity and a piston (5) in each cylinder whose compression action causes a mixture of air and fuel to be ignited. The engine is further provided with inlet and outlet valves (6, 7) and sensors (12-16) for measuring various engine operating parameters, is disclosed. During compression ignition mode, the control unit controls the fuel injector to perform a first fuel injection before, and a second fuel injection after top dead center of the piston stroke during or after a negative valve overlap period. A method for operating the engine and a computer readable storage device (4) having stored therein data representing instructions executable by a computer to implement a compression ignition for an internal combustion engine is also described.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC1 AMERICAN RD FL4 DEARBORN MI 48126-2701

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Koopmans, Lucien Gothenburg, SE 18 196
Strom, Hans Kode, SE 21 312

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