Methods of detecting pre-ignition and preventing it from causing knock in direct injection spark ignition engines

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13135698

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A method of preventing a pre-ignition event within a cylinder (20) of a spark ignition engine (100) involves taking in-cylinder measurements and using the measurements to determine the instantaneous heat being released within the cylinder (20) as a function crank angle. If significant heat is being released before the intended spark timing, additional fuel is injected into the cylinder (20) immediately following the detection of early heat release (pre-ignition) within the same engine cycle, preferably within 45 crank angle degrees following the detection of pre-ignition. The additional fuel quenches the heat released within the cylinder (20) to prevent a pre-ignition event.

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SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE6220 CULEBRA ROAD SAN ANTONIO TX 78238-5166

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Alger,, II Terrence F San Antonio, US 22 219
Amann, Manfred San Antonio, US 96 238
Mehta, Darius San Antonio, US 17 248
Sarlashkar, Jayant V San Antonio, US 17 118

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