Method and system for engine temperature control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9988997
APP PUB NO 20160115884A1
SERIAL NO

14861857

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Methods and systems are provided to improve engine temperature control. Cylinders scheduled for deactivation may have their exhaust retained in the cylinder by holding an exhaust valve closed on the preceding firing cycle. In this way soot emissions on reactivation are reduced.

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

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Glugla, Chris Paul Macomb, US 186 2682
VanDerWege, Brad Alan Plymouth, US 41 631

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