Method and apparatus for controlling exhaust gas recirculation and start of combustion in reciprocating compression ignition engines with an ignition system with ionization measurement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7856959
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12726463

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An apparatus and method to detect combustion conditions using ion signals for use in a feedback control of a reciprocation engine is presented. The ion signals are used as a feedback signal to control EGR and diesel injection timing. The apparatus is an ignition system with a spark plug type of sensor. The ignition system is used to provide a cold start mechanism for diesel engines and start of combustion for spark ignition engines. The ignition is combined with ion sensing feedback that can control the engine.

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WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY6250 W HOWARD STREET NILES IL 60714-3433

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VanDyne, Ed Loveland, US 16 782
Woolston, Mark R Fort Collins, US 4 114

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