A method to charge a vehicle having a battery operable to power an electric traction system includes: connecting the battery (20) to a charger (9), wherein the electric vehicle (10) includes a powertrain controller communicatively connected to the battery (20) and the charger (9) when the battery (20) is connected to the charger (9); and by the charge controller: determine a feed-forward demand current; receive a measured battery current indicative of a current received by the battery (20) from the charger (9); determine a current feedback based on an integral of a difference between the measured battery current and the feed-forward demand current; and determine a target current based on the sum of the feed-forward demand current and the current feedback; and command the charger (9) to supply the target current to the electric vehicle (10).
A system, method, and apparatus for zero or low NOx emissions during a certain operating period are provided. A system can include an aftertreatment system including a catalyst. The system can include a pump coupled to at least an intake of an engine and an exhaust of the engine. The system can include a heater positioned downstream of the engine. The system can further include a controller coupled to at least the aftertreatment system. the pump, and the heater. During a warmup period for the aftertreatment system. the controller is configured to maintain the engine in an off state. initiate the heater to increase a temperature of the aftertreatment system while the engine is in the off state. and control the pump to generate an airflow directed from the intake to the heater to increase the temperature of the aftertreatment system.
F02M 26/34 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories with compressors, turbines or the like in the recirculation passage
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F02D 41/02 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
F02M 26/17 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories in relation to the intake system
F02M 26/22 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories with coolers in the recirculation passage
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FUEL LEAKS IN HYDROGEN COMBUSTION ENGINES
Fuel leak detection is disclosed for a spark-ignited combustion engine that combusts hydrogen fuel. Pressure measurements of the hydrogen fueling system are taken in the crank angle domain of the engine. A hydrogen fuel leak condition is detected in response to a pressure variation that occurs during a crank angle-based injection event that differs from an expected pressure variation.
Thermal management is provided. An exhaust enclosure is configured to receive a combustion gas from a combustion engine. The exhaust enclosure is enclosed from an environment by a plurality of enclosure walls extending from an exhaust portion of an exhaust vent. The exhaust enclosure includes skirting walls extending from a compartment portion of the exhaust vent, and open to the environment along a surface opposite from the exhaust vent. The environment is fluidly coupled with the compartment portion of the exhaust vent.
F01N 3/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust
B61C 5/04 - Arrangement or disposition of exhaust apparatus
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DYNAMIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL IN COORDINATION WITH ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
A vehicle system, apparatus, and/or method is provided. The vehicle system includes a powertrain including a prime mover and a transmission, and an electronic control system in operative communication with the powertrain including an adaptive cruise control (ACC) controller. The electronic control system is configured to determine a speed profile for a vehicle-in-front of the vehicle system while operating the vehicle system along a route. In response to the speed profile for the vehicle-in-front, the electronic control system is further configured to modify one or more output parameters of the powertrain to control one or more of a vehicle speed, a vehicle acceleration, and a vehicle deceleration of the vehicle system to inhibit control of the one or more output parameters by the ACC controller.
B60W 30/17 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle with provision for special action when the preceding vehicle comes to a halt, e.g. stop and go
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STEEL ALLOY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE EXHIBITING ENHANCED COMBINATION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE STRENGTH, OXIDATION RESISTANCE, AND THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
A steel alloy with unique and superior combinations of properties such as elevated temperature strength, oxidation resistance, thermal conductivity and wear resistance. Disclosed embodiments comprise or substantially consist of: C in an amount of 0.2-0.45 weight %; Si in an amount of 0.6-1.1 weight %; Mn in an amount of ≤1.1 weight %; Cr in an amount of 2.5-4.0 weight %; one or both of Mo or W, a combined amount of the Mo or W≤0.9 weight %; Ti in an amount of 0.035-0.14 weight %; V in an amount of 0.18-1.1 weight % and the balance being Fe and usual impurities.
A system includes an oil system coupled to an engine and a controller coupled to the oil system and the engine. The controller is configured to receive information regarding fluid in the oil system and a first temperature value regarding the engine. The controller is configured to implement one or more of a first set of heater controls responsive to determining that the first temperature value is at or above a predetermined temperature threshold. The controller is configured to receive a first set of engine data regarding operation of the engine and determine a future temperature value of the engine. The controller is configured to receive a second temperature value regarding operation of the engine. The controller is configured to implement one or more of the first set of the heater controls responsive to determining that the second temperature value is at or above the predetermined temperature threshold.
Presented herein are systems and methods for generating time-series data to provide to construct models of vehicle dynamic functions. A computing system can: identify a first dataset including a first plurality of values; apply the first dataset to a generative model including a set of weights, whereby the generative model is trained using training data and the training data includes a second dataset including a second plurality of values from a plurality of frames over a corresponding plurality of time samples from at least one vehicle function; generate, based on applying the first dataset to the generative model, an output characterizing the at least one vehicle function; and provide data associated with the output to a control architecture to operate the at least one vehicle function.
B60W 40/00 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
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CONNECTIVITY AND MACHINE LEARNING BASED OPTIMIZATION OF FREIGHT DELIVERY VEHICLE FLEETS
A method of operating a fleet optimization system to optimize operation of a fleet of vehicles is provided. The method includes determining a dispatch and routing plan for a fleet of vehicles, and providing the dispatch and routing plan to a fleet management system. The method includes receiving feedback parameters indicating energy/fuel consumption of the fleet operating according to the dispatch and routing plan, and further determining an energy consumption probability distribution for the fleet in response to the feedback parameters. Using the energy consumption probability distribution, the method determines an updated dispatch and routing plan for the fleet of vehicles to optimize delivery and energy consumption objectives.
An engine system includes a charge air cooler assembly that is configured to direct air to different parts of the engine system and to reduce overall void volume within the air intake system. The charge air cooler assembly includes a first stage air-to-air cooler arranged to direct a first charge air along a first direction from an inlet to an outlet of the first stage air-to-air cooler. The charge air cooler assembly also includes a second stage air-to-air cooler arranged to direct a second charge air along a second direction from an inlet to an outlet of the second stage air-to-air cooler that is different from the first direction. In some embodiments, the first stage air-to-air cooler and the second stage air-to-air cooler are each disposed in a parallel flow arrangement relative to an air driver of the engine system.
A gas management system includes an anodic chamber, a cathodic chamber, and a membrane assembly configured to remove bubbles from an electrochemical cell to increase hydrogen generation of the electrochemical cell. The membrane assembly includes a first outer layer arranged between the cathodic chamber and the anodic chamber, a second outer layer arranged between the first outer layer and the cathodic chamber, and a spacer layer arranged between the first outer layer and the second outer layer.
C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
C25B 13/07 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials based on ceramics
C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes
H01M 8/04089 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants
H01M 8/1032 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion-conducting polymer having sulfur, e.g. sulfonated-polyethersulfones [S-PES]
H01M 8/1051 - Non-ion-conducting additives, e.g. stabilisers, SiO2 or ZrO2
H01M 8/1053 - Polymer electrolyte composites, mixtures or blends consisting of layers of polymers with at least one layer being ionically conductive
An energy storage system may include a battery bay defining an installation design envelope. In addition, the energy storage system may include a plurality of batteries, each battery including: a casing designed to protect internal components of the battery, the casing defining an outer profile with a plurality of battery legs, including a first battery leg in a first orientation and a second battery leg in a second orientation different from the first orientation, where the second battery leg extends away from the first battery leg, and a set of battery cells arranged within the casing to form the outer profile. The energy storage system may include where the outer profiles of the plurality of batteries are configured to fit within the installation design envelope, and at least two of the batteries are mirrored across a longitudinal midplane of the installation design envelope such that the first battery legs of the mirrored batteries are positioned at opposite outboard sections of the installation design envelope.
H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
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AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES OPERATING WITH A MILLER CYCLE
A system includes an internal combustion engine including a valve train comprising one or more intake valves operable in a Miller cycle and one or more exhaust valves. An electric turbo motor is electronically controllable to boost an output from a lower pressure turbocharger to a higher pressure turbocharger. An electronic control system configured to control the electric turbo motor in response to a transient condition to boost intake flow pressure to the internal combustion engine during the transient condition.
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02B 37/013 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps driven at least for part of the time by exhaust with exhaust-driven pumps arranged in series
F02B 37/10 - Engines with exhaust drive and other drive of pumps, e.g. with exhaust-driven pump and mechanically-driven second pump at least one pump being alternately driven by exhaust and other drive
F02B 39/10 - Non-mechanical drives, e.g. fluid drives having variable gear ratio electric
15.
GAS PRESSURE CONTROLS FOR A WATER ELECTROLYZER PLANT
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for increasing efficiency and performance by balancing pressure in electrolytic cell. The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of utilizing different valves for controlling absolute pressure and differential in the electrolytic cell system based on hydrogen demand and the operating state of the system.
An internal combustion engine includes a first cylinder block, a first head, a first overhead structure, a second cylinder block, a second head, a second overhead structure, a first through-bolt aperture, and a first through-bolt. The first head is in contact with the first cylinder block. The first overhead structure is in contact with the first head opposite the first cylinder block. The second cylinder block is in contact with the first cylinder block opposite the first head. The second head is in contact with the second cylinder block opposite the first cylinder block. The second overhead structure is in contact with the second head opposite the second cylinder block. The first through-bolt aperture is defined through the first overhead structure, the first head, the first cylinder block, the second cylinder block, the second head, and the second overhead structure.
The application relates to an intake manifold integrated drain rifle. An intake manifold to reduce external fuel drain lines is provided. The intake manifold includes an intake manifold curved portion and a distribution portion in fluid communication with the intake manifold curved portion. The intake manifold includes a flange extending radially outward from the distribution portion. The flange includes an internal fuel passage system with a first end and a second end. The internal fuel passage system includes a plurality of inlet openings distributed between the first end and the second end of the internal fuel passage system and configured to receive excess fuel from a plurality fuel injectors. The internal fuel passage system includes an outlet opening between the first end and the second end of the internal fuel passage system and in excess fuel receiving communication with the plurality of inlet openings. The outlet opening is configured to distribute the excess fuel out of the internal fuel passage system.
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM
Temperature control is provided. A method includes adjusting a first SCR intake position to a second SCR intake position to reduce a first difference between an SCR inlet temperature at the first SCR intake position and a target SCR inlet temperature, responsive to the determination of the first difference. The method includes adjusting a bypass valve position to reduce a second difference between the SCR inlet temperature at the second SCR intake position and the target SCR inlet temperature, responsive to determining the second difference.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
Methods and systems of improving security of a computing system having a network of embedded devices are disclosed. The method includes starting a timer of a predetermined length of time, obtaining an expected number of cyclic messages to be received within the predetermined length of time, incrementing a message counter each time a cyclic message is received within the predetermined length of time, incrementing a set counter in response to an actual number of cyclic messages received by the end of the predetermined length of time exceeding the expected number of cyclic messages to be received by a first threshold value, and detecting an intrusion in the system in response to the set counter exceeding a second threshold value by the end of the predetermined length of time.
A method of controlling an engine oil cooler includes receiving a sensed oil temperature and a sensed coolant inlet temperature of an engine system. The engine system includes an engine oil cooler including a cooler core. The method also includes calculating a first value being a difference between the sensed oil temperature and a target oil temperature and calculating a second value being a difference between the sensed oil temperature and the sensed coolant inlet temperature. The method includes determining a feedforward output based on the first value and second value and determining a first position of a solenoid valve. The method also includes positioning the solenoid valve in the first position. The method also includes moving a plunger of the engine oil cooler from a first position to a second position such that at least a portion of oil flow bypasses the cooler core.
The subject matter described herein generally relates to look ahead energy management and control systems and methods for detecting, incorporating, and leveraging look ahead technology data to improve the performance, durability, and life of fuel cell systems.
H01M 8/04992 - Processes for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems characterised by the implementation of mathematical or computational algorithms, e.g. feedback control loops, fuzzy logic, neural networks or artificial intelligence
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/70 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by fuel cells
H01M 8/04082 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration
A system includes a controller for an exhaust aftertreatment system including a catalyst. The controller is structured to: receive information indicative of a first characteristic of the exhaust gas at a first time; receive information indicative of a second characteristic of the exhaust gas at a second time after the first time; determine one or more of a concentration of one or more of nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), or a ratio of NO to NO2 at or proximate an inlet of the catalyst; and command at least one reductant dosing system to increase, decrease, or maintain an amount of reductant provided to the exhaust gas based on each of the first characteristic, the second characteristic, and the determination.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 3/022 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters characterised by specially adapted filtering structure, e.g. honeycomb, mesh or fibrous
F01N 3/023 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles
F01N 3/025 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles using fuel burner or by adding fuel to exhaust
F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
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IN-SITU INJECTOR FUELING MEASUREMENT AND RELATED APPARATUSES, CONTROLS, DIAGNOSTIC, PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND TECHNIQUES
A process of operating an internal combustion engine system includes operating a fuel injector in fluid communication with a fuel rail to inject multiple pulses of fuel per a combustion stroke, determining a measured dynamic fuel pressure indicative of variation in fuel pressure of the rail during one of the multiple pulses, determining an adaptation of a modeled dynamic rail pressure to the measured dynamic fuel pressure, determining a modified injection control parameter in response to the adaptation, and at least one of controlling and diagnosing the internal combustion engine system in response to the modified injection control parameter.
An engine system includes an engine, a hydrogen generation system, an emission control system, and a heater. The engine receives a fluid mixture of fuel and air and provides an exhaust based on combustion of the fluid mixture. The hydrogen generation system receives ammonia from at least an ammonia source, generates hydrogen from the ammonia, and provides the hydrogen to the engine. The emission control system includes an ammonia recirculation unit that receives the exhaust from the engine and dissolves remaining ammonia in the exhaust into aqueous ammonia, and a hydrogen control unit that receives the exhaust from the ammonia recirculation unit, converts remaining hydrogen in the exhaust into water, and outputs remaining nitrogen in the exhaust. The heater receives the aqueous ammonia from the ammonia recirculation unit, heats the aqueous ammonia to generate dry ammonia, and provides the dry ammonia to the hydrogen generation system.
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
C10L 1/222 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen containing at least one carbon-to-nitrogen single bond
H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyteHumidifying or dehumidifying
F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
A fuel injector includes an injection assembly and a bearing assembly. The injection assembly includes an injection housing that includes a housing sealing surface defining a cavity, and an injection body disposed at least partially within the injection housing. The injection body includes a plunger that includes a plunger sealing surface that interfaces with the housing sealing surface to create a fuel-tight seal, and an extension member coupled to the plunger and translates the plunger in an axial direction. The bearing assembly includes a bearing housing and an outer bearing coupled to and disposed within the bearing housing. The outer bearing and the bearing housing define a plurality of bearing channels. The bearing assembly further includes an inner bearing disposed at least partially within the outer bearing and slidably coupled to the outer bearing, and a support shaft coupled to the inner bearing and translates in an axial direction.
F02M 63/00 - Other fuel-injection apparatus having pertinent characteristics not provided for in groups or Details, component parts or accessories of fuel-injection apparatus, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, the apparatus of groups or
An engine system includes a spark-ignited engine having at least one cylinder, and at least one piston to compress an intake charge therein and provide a variable compression ratio. The system includes a pent-roof cylinder head to induce a tumble flow of intake charge. The system includes an air handling system to control air flow through a turbocharger system via at least one actuator within at least one of an intake air throttle, a wastegate, or an exhaust gas recirculation system. The system includes at least one sensor to sense at least one of a temperature or a knock condition, and at least one controller to control at least one of a rate of flow of the intake charge or the at least one actuator based on the at least one of the temperature or the knock condition to satisfy an efficiency target of the engine.
F02D 13/02 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation
F02D 35/02 - Non-electrical control of engines, dependent on conditions exterior or interior to engines, not otherwise provided for on interior conditions
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
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FUEL INJECTOR FOR GASEOUS FUEL AND MODULAR VALVE ASSEMBLIES FOR THE SAME
A fuel injector for gaseous fuel is provided. The fuel injector includes first and second modular valve assemblies (102, 202) that are engaged to one another in end-to-end relation with a connector (180). The first modular valve assembly (102) also includes a valve seat (140) having a guide post (160) that guides longitudinal movement of a plunger (120) into and out of engagement with the valve seat.
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
F02M 61/16 - Details not provided for in, or of interest apart from, the apparatus of groups
F02M 63/00 - Other fuel-injection apparatus having pertinent characteristics not provided for in groups or Details, component parts or accessories of fuel-injection apparatus, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, the apparatus of groups or
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IMPROVEMENT OF POWERTRAIN EFFICIENCY AND GHG USING DYNAMIC ROLLING RESISTANCE MODEL FOR TIRE
A process includes obtaining a plurality of operating parameters indicative of operating conditions of one or more vehicles, operating one or more dynamic rolling resistance models to dynamically determine a rolling resistance parameter of the one or more vehicle in response to the plurality of operating parameters, determining a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigation action in response to the rolling resistance parameter, and performing the GHG emission mitigation action.
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
A method includes determining an extent of usage of the internal combustion engine. The method includes comparing the extent of usage with a threshold value. In response to determining that the extent of usage is below the threshold value, the method includes operating the internal combustion engine under a first condition during which a lubricating oil in the internal combustion engine is combusted to form a combustion by-product. The method further includes operating the internal combustion engine under a second condition during which the combustion by-product is deposited onto components of the internal combustion engine.
F02M 25/06 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding lubricant vapours
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
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AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND A COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE
An electric machine includes a stator jacket configured to be located proximate a stator. The stator jacket includes a first inner surface, a second inner surface spaced away from the first inner surface, an end surface extending between the first inner surface and the second inner surface. A cavity is defined by the first inner surface, the second inner surface, and the end surface. A stator jacket body defines a first passageway extending radially through the stator jacket, a first opening and a second opening. The electric machine includes an insert removably positioned within the cavity. The insert includes a plurality of ribs extending between the first inner surface and the second inner surface of the stator jacket. The plurality of ribs defines a plurality of flow channels therebetween. The plurality of flow channels are fluidly coupled to the first passageway.
A method for increasing a temperature of an exhaust gas to a target temperature is provided. The method includes receiving, by a controller, a warm up time for the temperature of the exhaust gas to reach the target temperature; receiving, by the controller, a target emissions based at least on a target energy and an emissions value produced over an elapsed time interval relative to the warm up time; receiving, by the controller, an allowable heater power based at least on the target emissions; and operating, by the controller, a heater downstream from an engine of a vehicle with a heater power command at or below the allowable heater power to heat the exhaust gas to the target temperature.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
In some implementations, the device may include at least one processor. In addition, the device may include a memory including instructions, which when executed on the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: obtain current data that is indicative of current measurements in phases at a plurality of busbars, the current data having a current measurement accuracy; and execute an architecture that is configured to generate a nonphysical shield between the plurality of busbars so as to improve the current measurement by decoupling an effect of adjacent terminals among the plurality of busbars.
A fuel ejector is disclosed to provide gaseous fuel to a fuel cell. The fuel ejector includes an ejector body having first and second fluid inlets and a mixing volume. A nozzle is removably engaged to the ejector body in axial alignment with the first fluid inlet. The nozzle is axially adjustable in position with shims to position the nozzle inlet at a desired location within the mixing volume. A sleeve may also be selected and positioned in the first inlet to establish a throat diameter.
Aspects of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for performing at least one test to simulate at least one environmental condition on at least one battery pack. A controller can execute a test comprising applying a condition to a battery pack comprising (i) a plurality of battery cells and (ii) a coolant; receive, from a sensor, data regarding at least one parameter associated with at least one of the battery pack or the coolant; determine, using the data from the sensor, a classification of the coolant for use with the plurality of battery cells; and provide an output regarding the test based on the classification of the coolant.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
A hydrogen fuel system includes a hydrogen fuel conduit, a hydrogen fuel rail, and a vent valve. The hydrogen fuel rail is in fluid communication with the hydrogen fuel conduit. The vent valve is in fluid communication with at least one of the hydrogen fuel conduit or the hydrogen fuel rail. The vent valve is configured to selectively transition between an open state and a closed state, the open state facilitating at least one of venting or purging of the hydrogen fuel system.
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
An injection-moldable composite pellet includes a matrix containing a polymer material and at least one fiber embedded within the matrix. The at least one fiber includes a first spiral shape and a composition different from that of the matrix. The first spiral shape comprises at least one loop spiraling around an axis.
B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
B29B 9/14 - Making granules characterised by structure or composition fibre-reinforced
B29K 105/12 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of short lengths, e.g. chopped filaments, staple fibres or bristles
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING EXHAUST GAS EMISSIONS OF A MULTIPLE SCR AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM
Methods, apparatuses, and systems for managing a multiple, and particularly a dual-selective catalyst reduction (SCR), exhaust aftertreatment system according to one or more determined reductant dosing strategies are disclosed. The exhaust aftertreatment system includes: a first SCR system, a second SCR system disposed downstream from the first SCR system, a heater disposed upstream from at least one of the first SCR system or the second SCR system, and a controller coupled to the first and second SCR systems, the heater, and an engine. The controller is configured to: receive data indicative of a temperature of the first SCR system; receive data indicative of a temperature of the second SCR system; determine, based on the data indicative of the first SCR system and the second SCR system, a thermal management mode; and command an activation of the heater based on the determined thermal management mode.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
Systems and methods for charging fleets of equipment are provided. A provider computing system includes at least one processing circuit that performs operations including receiving an equipment charging request from a piece of equipment; receiving data regarding the piece of equipment; receiving at least one fleet priority value associated with a fleet of equipment, the fleet of equipment including the piece of equipment; determining a charging parameter for the piece of equipment based on the data regarding the piece of equipment and the at least one fleet priority value; receiving an indication of a charging connection between the piece of equipment and a charger at the equipment charging depot; receiving information via the charging connection subsequent to the indication; and adjusting the charging parameter based on the received information via the charging connection.
A system for a vehicle includes a controller including at least one processing circuit including at least one memory coupled to at least one processor. The controller is configured to receive a value regarding a weight of the vehicle, receive a value indicative of an operating condition of an energy storage device coupled to the controller, set, based on the value indicative of the operating condition of the energy storage device, a speed threshold for the vehicle, set, based on the value indicative of the operating condition of the energy storage device, a first power threshold and a second power threshold, receive a current speed and a power demand, and in response to determining that the current speed is greater than the speed threshold, implement, based on the power demand, a predefined drive mode of a plurality of drive modes for the vehicle.
B60W 20/13 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to stay within battery power input or output limitsControlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion
B60W 20/20 - Control strategies involving selection of hybrid configuration, e.g. selection between series or parallel configuration
41.
GENERATOR SYSTEM, POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT FOR A GENERATOR, AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING POWER ALLOCATION FROM A GENERATOR TO A LOAD
A generator system for distributing power to a load includes an engine, a generator coupled to the engine, a power regulator, a power distribution unit, and an aftertreatment system. The power regulator is configured to regulate power form the generator to a power output. The generator-integrated power distribution unit includes a distribution unit housing and a gate driver. The distribution unit housing is mounted to the generator. The gate driver is disposed within the distribution unit housing. The aftertreatment system includes a heater coupled to the generator by a power distribution unit. The gate driver is configured to control allocation of power from the power output to the heater.
B60L 1/08 - Methods or devices for control or regulation
B60L 1/12 - Methods or devices for control or regulation
F01N 3/18 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 3/24 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by constructional aspects of converting apparatus
B01D 53/46 - Removing components of defined structure
B60L 1/06 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits fed by the power supply line using only one supply
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
42.
COMPUTING SYSTEM FOR MODEL BASED CONTROL (MBC) OF A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR PORTION THEREOF
Systems and methods for optimizing an operating parameter of a device or system are provided. A provider computing system includes at least one processing circuit wirelessly coupled to an on-board controller of a system. The at least one processing circuit to perform operations including: receiving one or more operating parameters of the system; retrieving a model associated with the one or more operating parameters of the system; executing the model to generate an output associated with the one or more operating parameters; and transmitting the output to the on-board controller to operate the system based on the output.
B60W 20/11 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using model predictive control [MPC] strategies, i.e. control methods based on models predicting performance
B60W 40/00 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
G01L 3/00 - Measuring torque, work, mechanical power, or mechanical efficiency, in general
G01N 3/02 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress Details
43.
Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface
An apparatus includes a processing circuit structured to: receive a first signal indicative of an upstream air-fuel equivalence ratio from a first sensor positioned upstream of an intake of a catalyst; receive a second signal indicative of a downstream air-fuel equivalence ratio from a second sensor positioned downstream of the intake of the catalyst; provide a control signal to an engine to produce a desired first signal; predict an expected second signal based on the desired first signal; compare the first signal to the desired first signal; determine a second signal differential between the second signal and the expected second signal when the first signal is equal to the desired first signal; and, provide a fault signal in response to the second signal differential exceeding a threshold differential. A notification circuit is structured to provide a notification indicating that the second sensor is faulty.
A semi-annularly shaped half thrust bearing configured to receive an axial force of a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The half thrust bearing includes a slide surface configured to receive the axial force and a back surface on an opposite side thereof. The slide surface includes a plurality of pad surfaces, wherein the plurality of pad surfaces include first and fourth pad surfaces each having a first ramp profile and second and third pad surfaces each having a second ramp profile. The slide surface includes first and second thrust reliefs that respectively span from first and second end surfaces to first and fourth pad surfaces. The first and second ramp profiles are asymmetric and the first and second thrust reliefs are sized to receive portions of the engine block that may swell. An oil groove is positioned between two of the pad surfaces.
An internal combustion engine includes a plurality of cylinders that each have a piston. A first piston in a first cylinder has a first configuration and a second piston in a second cylinder has a second configuration. The first configuration differs from the second configuration based on different purposes for the combustion and/or exhaust output from the first and second cylinders.
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02F 3/04 - Pistons having means for accommodating or controlling heat expansion having expansion-controlling inserts
F02B 23/06 - Other engines characterised by special shape or construction of combustion chambers to improve operation with compression ignition the combustion space being arranged in working piston
F02M 26/43 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories having two or more EGR passagesEGR systems specially adapted for engines having two or more cylinders in which exhaust from only one cylinder or only a group of cylinders is directed to the intake of the engine
F02D 41/02 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
A system and method for operating a spark-ignited combustion engine to combust hydrogen is disclosed. An ignition coil is operatively coupled with a voltage source and a spark plug. The coil is configured to induce an electric field in the spark plug. The electric field generates partial discharges and/or corona discharges from the spark plug to ignite a hydrogen fuel and air mixture in a combustion chamber of the engine.
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02P 3/00 - Other electric spark ignition installations characterised by the type of ignition power generation storage
F02P 23/04 - Other physical ignition means, e.g. using laser rays
48.
ROBUST CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CATALYST TEMPERATURE STABILITY WITH HEATER ASSISTANCE
A system includes an exhaust aftertreatment system and a controller including a processor coupled to a memory device storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the controller to perform operations. The operations include receiving sensor data comprising a diesel oxidation catalyst inlet temperature, a selective catalytic reduction system inlet temperature, and exhaust flow data; determining outer loop feedback data based on a target SCR temperature, and the SCR inlet temperature; determining inner loop feedback data based on the outer loop feedback data and the SCR inlet temperature; determining inner loop feedforward data based the outer loop feedback data, the DOC inlet temperature, and the exhaust flow data; determining heater control data based on the inner loop feedback data and the inner loop feedforward data; and causing the heater to operate in a stable manner while maintaining a stead desired temperature target.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
49.
FUEL INJECTOR AND VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR PROVIDING FUEL TO A PRIME MOVER
A fuel injector for is provided that includes a valve assembly in a passage of an injector body. The valve assembly includes a plunger and a valve seat that is sealingly engageable by the plunger. The plunger is longitudinally positioned in the injector body so that an inlet into the injector body upstream of the valve seat is partially open while the plunger is sealingly engaged to the valve seat. The plunger is longitudinally displaced in the passage to open a flow path through the valve seat while progressively increasing the opening size of the flow path and the inlet.
F02M 63/00 - Other fuel-injection apparatus having pertinent characteristics not provided for in groups or Details, component parts or accessories of fuel-injection apparatus, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, the apparatus of groups or
F02M 61/08 - Fuel injectors not provided for in groups or having valves the valves opening in direction of fuel flow
50.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OIL HEATER CONTROLS FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SYSTEM
A system includes a heater configured to heat a fluid of a lubricant system, a controller coupled to the heater, the controller including at least one processor coupled to at least one memory device storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the controller to perform operations including: receiving information regarding an engine operating parameter of an engine, receiving information regarding an operating parameter of the lubricant system, and activating the heater responsive to determining that at least one of the engine operating parameter or the operating parameter of the lubricant system is at or below a predefined threshold.
A method of managing second use batteries incudes communicating an external load demand to battery management modules (BMMs) of first use batteries and second use batteries; communicating, by each of the BMMs, the state of health (SoH) of the respective first or second use battery to the other BMMs; by the BMMs of the first use batteries with highest SoH, engaging the first use batteries to meet the external load demand, wherein the highest SoH is determined by the BMMs by ranking the SoH of each battery relative to the other batteries; and by the BMMs of the second use batteries, setting a discharge limit for each of the second use batteries based on the SoH of the respective second use battery, and controlling the second use batteries to supply currents not to exceed the discharge limits of the respective second use batteries to load-share with the first use batteries.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
52.
WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR HYDROGEN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
A system includes an aftertreatment system, a waste heat recovery system, and a controller. The aftertreatment system is coupled to and receives exhaust gas from a hydrogen internal combustion engine. The waste heat recovery system is coupled to the hydrogen internal combustion engine. The waste heat recovery system includes a heat exchanger. The controller is configured to receive temperature data indicative of a first temperature value of the aftertreatment system; compare the first temperature value to a predetermined temperature threshold; responsive to determining that the first temperature value is at or above the predetermined temperature threshold, cause at least a portion of the exhaust gas to flow to the heat exchanger of the waste heat recovery system; and responsive to determining that the first temperature value is below the predetermined temperature threshold, cause the exhaust gas to flow to the aftertreatment system.
F01N 3/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust
Emissions management systems for engines in hybrid systems include a sensor assembly and a controller. Sensor assembly is configured to provide an activation signal in response to an engine start event and to detect emissions information, including information indicative of an engine power, a driver demanded power, a catalyst temperature, a battery state of charge, and a battery temperature. Controller communicates with sensor assembly and is configured to: receive activation signal and, in response, emissions information from sensor assembly; determine an emissions reduction mode having a threshold value for catalyst temperature and having an engine power corresponding thereto; monitor emissions information; compare catalyst temperature to threshold value; cause the engine to operate in emissions reduction mode while catalyst temperature is less than threshold value; and allow the engine to operate in a normal operation mode while catalyst temperature is greater than or equal to the threshold value.
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60W 20/16 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect for reducing engine exhaust emissions
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
F02D 29/02 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving vehiclesControlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving variable-pitch propellers
F02D 41/02 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
54.
END OF BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) VEHICLE SYSTEM OPERATION
The present disclosure provides a multi-stage method to extend the range of a vehicle. The method includes taking progressive actions on a vehicle as the state of charge (SOC) drops below defined levels. The method may include monitoring the SOC of the vehicle in relation to a SOC threshold or monitoring the SOC of the vehicle in relation to the distance remaining to a predetermined destination.
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
55.
Systems and methods to minimize exhaust system condensation
A system including an exhaust aftertreatment system and a controller coupled to an engine and the exhaust aftertreatment system is provided. The controller is configured to: receive information including at least one of environmental information or operating information regarding the system; determine that a condensation state is present in the exhaust aftertreatment system based on the environmental information and the temperature associated with the exhaust system; and responsive to determining that the condensation state is present, command the engine to operate in a cylinder deactivation mode whereby at least one cylinder of a plurality of cylinders of the engine is deactivated.
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Men's and women's clothing, namely, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, aprons, shirts, jackets, baseball caps and hats, ski caps, fleece caps, gloves, headbands, scarves, quilted vests, and coveralls; t-shirts for toddlers and children Retailing of new and used power generation equipment; Retail and wholesale services relating to alternators, generators, motors, engines, power regulating and controlling apparatus, automatic voltage regulators (AVRs), control panels, regulators, and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Lubricant; Additives, non-chemical, to motor fuel; grease for motors. Marine engines and components thereof; electronic control modules sold as an integrated component of marine engines; Rebuilt parts for internal combustion engines and driveline accessories therefor; transmissions for machines; Electric motor (except for land vehicles); gasoline engine (except for land vehicles); machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); Rebuilt diesel engines other than for vehicles; Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); Ignition devices for internal combustion engines; gasoline engines (other than for land vehicles); Machines and machine tools; motors (except for vehicles); electric alternators; electric motors included in this class; hydraulic motors included in this class; hydraulic pumps included in this class; gears, gear boxes, clutches, power transmission mechanisms, brake mechanisms, boat propulsion transmission systems, all included in this class, and parts of all the aforementioned goods included in this associated parts included in this class; Electricity generators for both AC and DC generation and alternators for both AC and DC generation; spares for electricity generators; automatic voltage regulators; manual voltage regulators; alternator protection modules; Dynamos; motors and engines; generators; belting; couplings for use in engines, motors and generators and not for use with pipes; radiators for land vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Oil filters; oil, gasoline, diesel fuel and air filters for motors and engines and filter media for the foregoing, namely, filter elements for fuel filters and polymeric fiber filter elements for fuel filters; generator sets; power systems, being generators; power systems equipment, namely, generators, alternators, and engines; Fuel cell power generators; Hydrogen and fuel cell power generation system; Hydrogen and fuel cell power generation subsystem; integrated fuel cell power generating Tools in this class and parts for tools in this class; hand implements in this class and parts thereof in this class Vehicle telematic services in the nature of providing information concerning engine and vehicle information for performing and monitoring engine diagnostics, fault alerts, testing, remote data management and communications, and fleet management assistance Electrical apparatus and instruments for use in association with electricity generators and generator motor sets and switchboards and connectors for handling the electricity produced by such units; and parts for all such goods, all the aforegoing being goods in class 9; Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in accessing, inputting, and managing information for diagnostics, control, maintenance, operation and service of engines; Power systems equipment, namely, transfer switches, switchgear, sensors, and control panels; Fuel cell; hydrogen fuel cells; fuel cell stack; electricity-generating fuel cell power modules; electrolyzers; power controllers; hydrogen and fuel cell detection device; computer software for fuel cell systems; detecting module used to measure fuel cell AC electrical impedance and/or DC voltage to determine electrical efficiency; detection device for hydrogen generator; fuel cell test stations; automated fuel cell test stations; test stations for hydrogen generators; diagnostic computer software for processing and validating fuel cell test parameter data for use in fuel cell test stations; diagnostic computer software for processing and validating fuel cell test parameter data for use in automated fuel cell test stations; integrated fuel cell systems; anodes, sensors, cathodes, separators for use in water electrolyzers; hydrogen power storage systems, namely systems containing an electrolyzer for converting electrical energy to hydrogen gas, a means of storing the hydrogen and means for converting the hydrogen back to electrical energy; Computer software for performing electronic calibration, engineering, programming, and tuning of engines other than all-terrain vehicle (ATV) engines, integrated as a component in electronic control modules; Data processing equipment; scanners (data processing equipment); readers (data processing equipment) Engines for land vehicles other than all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and components thereof; electronic control modules sold as an integrated component of engines for land vehicles other than all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); Fuel systems being parts of internal combustion engines (for land vehicles); Rebuilt internal combustion engines (for vehicles) and parts Decorative decals for vehicles; pens; plastic bags for packing; desktop business card holders; blank journals; note pads; note paper; presentation folders; manuals and brochures in the fields of operation and maintenance of engines, power generators, and alternators; catalogs in the field of replacement parts for engines, power generators, and alternators; none of the aforementioned being gift bags Installation and maintenance of hydrogen fuel cells for vehicles; installing, servicing and repairing of fuel cell systems and hydrogen generators; building systems for the generation of alternative energy; operation of hydrogen refueling stations and related services, namely maintenance and installation of hydrogen refueling stations; hydrogen dispensing services; hydrogen fueling services; Engine and engine assembly rebuild services; installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware; installation and repair of electrical appliances. Educational services, including, providing training on engines, components, and service tools. Software as a service for accessing, inputting, and managing information for diagnostics, control, maintenance, operation and service of engines; provision of information in relation to the aforementioned services; Automotive engine diagnostic services.
57.
LOW PRESSURE PUMP FOR FUEL SYSTEM AND PRIMING CHECK VALVE FOR THE SAME
A fuel system for an internal combustion engine includes a low pressure pump with a priming check valve. The priming check valve extends into the outlet flow path at a junction of the outlet flow path and a priming flow path that connects an inlet flow path of the low pressure pump to the outlet flow path.
A fuel system component is disclosed for use in a fuel system, such as for fuel injectors, fuel cells, fuel pumps, and/or fluid flow control devices. The net shape of the fuel system component is formed from a cold extrusion process as a monolithic, one piece metallic body. The net shape of the fuel system component may include at least one internal passage that is formed by cold extrusion without machining or drilling of the monolithic metallic body.
F02M 47/02 - Fuel-injection apparatus operated cyclically with fuel-injection valves actuated by fluid pressure of accumulator-injector type, i.e. having fuel pressure of accumulator tending to open, and fuel pressure in other chamber tending to close, injection valves, and having means for periodically releasing that closing pressure
F02M 61/16 - Details not provided for in, or of interest apart from, the apparatus of groups
F02M 63/00 - Other fuel-injection apparatus having pertinent characteristics not provided for in groups or Details, component parts or accessories of fuel-injection apparatus, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, the apparatus of groups or
B21D 53/84 - Making other particular articles other parts for engines, e.g. connecting-rods
59.
IN-SITU VEHICLE VELOCITY PROFILE PREDICTION WITH CONNECTIVITY FOR POWERTRAIN OPTIMIZATION
A vehicle includes a controller communicably coupled to an engine of the vehicle. The controller includes at least one processor and at least one memory device storing instructions therein that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: receive information indicative of a velocity profile of the vehicle; receive a plurality of communication messages; identify a trigger condition in one or more of the received communication messages; responsive to identifying the trigger condition, determine a change in the velocity profile of the vehicle over a predefined prediction horizon; determine a control strategy based on the determined change in velocity; and implement the control strategy for a powertrain of the vehicle.
B60W 20/12 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
A dual-use coolant includes a fluid. The fluid has the chemical formula of a tertiary alcohol with a R1, a R2, and a R3 group having the following formula (I). The coolant may also be used as a base fluid for a lubricant. The use of a single fluid for both lubrication and cooling may decrease the complexity, weight, and manufacturing costs of the associated system.
C10M 105/12 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a non-macromolecular organic compound containing oxygen having hydroxy groups bound to acyclic or cycloaliphatic carbon atoms monohydroxy
C07C 35/08 - Compounds having at least one hydroxy or O-metal group bound to a carbon atom of a ring other than a six-membered aromatic ring monocyclic containing six-membered rings
Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed that determine, while the engine is operating with base fuel amount at an air-fuel ratio at or above an air-fuel ratio minimum limit, a post injection condition in response to one or more engine operating parameters. In response to the post injection condition being present, a main injection fuel amount and a post injection fuel amount for combustion in the one or more combustion chambers are determined that, when combined, is at or above the air-to-fuel ratio minimum limit. A main spark timing and, if needed, a post spark timing to fully combust the main and post injection fuel amounts in the combustion chamber are also determined.
F02D 41/40 - Controlling fuel injection of the high pressure type with means for controlling injection timing or duration
F02P 5/04 - Advancing or retarding electric ignition sparkControl therefor automatically, as a function of the working conditions of the engine or vehicle or of the atmospheric conditions
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
62.
GASEOUS INJECTION QUANTITY ESTIMATION AND CONTROL USING FOURIER TRANSFORM METHODOLOGY
A process of operating a gaseous fueling system includes operating a plurality of gaseous fuel injector perform injections of gaseous fuel, measuring pressure of gaseous fuel supplied to the plurality of gaseous fuel injectors during the operating the plurality of gaseous fuel injector perform a plurality of injections of gaseous fuel, determining a set of Fourier transforms in response to the measuring, determining an average injection quantity for the plurality of gaseous fuel injectors in response to a first subset of the Fourier transforms, determining a plurality of disaggregated injection quantities for a plurality of subsets of the plurality of gaseous fuel injectors in response to a second subset of the Fourier transforms; and operating the gaseous fueling system using the disaggregated injection quantities.
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 41/24 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents characterised by the use of digital means
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
Systems and methods for detection of a health state and/or RUL of a vehicle component can include one or more processors obtaining a plurality of data sets of one or more vehicles such that each data set is recorded from a corresponding vehicle at a corresponding RUL of a vehicle component and includes parameter values of a set of parameters of the vehicle. The one or more processors assign to each data set a corresponding health state of the vehicle component based on the corresponding RUL, and select a subset of parameters of the set of parameters based on impact of the parameters on the health state and/or RUL of the vehicle component. The one or more processors train, using values of the subset of parameters, a machine learning model for detection of the health state and/or RUL of the vehicle component, and provide the machine learning model for deployment.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
64.
HYDROGEN PURGING SYSTEMS FOR A HYDROGEN FUELED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
A system includes an engine having a crankcase, a first flow control device structured to selectively route an air stream to the crankcase via a first crankcase inlet conduit, a second flow control device structured to selectively route an air stream to the crankcase via a second crankcase inlet conduit, and a controller having at least one memory device and at least one processor. The controller is configured to: receive information regarding a hydrogen content in the system, and cause at least one of the first flow control device or the second flow control device to route air to the crankcase responsive to determining that the hydrogen content exceeds a first threshold.
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
F02D 13/02 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation
An exhaust aftertreatment system and a method thereof is provided. The system includes a heater configured to provide heat to a catalyst. The system further includes a heater control unit (HCU) configured to supply electrical power to the heater, and a power supply control unit (PSCU) configured to supply electrical power to the HCU at a variable voltage. The HCU is configured to determine a setpoint parameter which varies in response to variation in a commanded power output of the HCU to drive the heater. The PSCU is configured to receive the setpoint parameter and to adjust the variable voltage supplied to the HCU in response to the setpoint parameter. The adjustment of the setpoint parameter is effective to optimize an efficiency of the HCU during operation to supply the commanded power output to the heater.
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
An engine system includes a first turbocharger that includes a first compressor that compresses air and a first turbine coupled to the first compressor and that transfers energy from an exhaust to the first compressor. The engine system further includes a second turbocharger that includes a second compressor disposed downstream of the first compressor. The second compressor receives the air from the first compressor and compresses the air. The second turbocharger further includes a second turbine coupled to the second compressor and disposed upstream of the first turbine. The second turbine transfers energy from the exhaust to the second compressor. The engine system further includes an engine disposed downstream of the second compressor and an exhaust aftertreatment system disposed downstream of the first turbine. The exhaust aftertreatment system receives the exhaust from the first turbine and treats the exhaust. The exhaust aftertreatment system includes a selective catalytic reduction catalyst member.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F02B 37/00 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps driven at least for part of the time by exhaust
F02B 37/013 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps driven at least for part of the time by exhaust with exhaust-driven pumps arranged in series
F02B 37/18 - Control of the pumps by bypassing exhaust
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
67.
Fuel Injection System for Enhanced Low Injection Quantity Control
Fuel injection control systems and methods for enhancing the delivery of low quantities of fuel in internal combustion engines. Calibration/control data may be continuously generated and updated during the operation of the engine, for example without delivering fuel to the engine cylinders. Disclosed embodiments include periodically operating one or more fuel injectors of the engine in a non-injection state; generating and storing parameter information representative of the operation of the one or more fuel injectors in the non-injection state; and operating the one or more fuel injectors in an injection state to inject a desired pulse of fuel based upon the parameter information and information representative of an additional amount of fuel.
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(1) Lubricant; Additives, non-chemical, to motor fuel; grease for motors
(2) Marine engines and components thereof; electronic control modules sold as an integrated component of marine engines; Rebuilt parts for internal combustion engines and driveline accessories therefor; transmissions for machines; Electric motor (except for land vehicles); gasoline engine (except for land vehicles); machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); Rebuilt diesel engines other than for vehicles; Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); Ignition devices for internal combustion engines; gasoline engines (other than for land vehicles); Machines and machine tools; motors (except for vehicles); electric alternators; electric motors included in this class; hydraulic motors included in this class; hydraulic pumps included in this class; gears, gear boxes, clutches, power transmission mechanisms, brake mechanisms, boat propulsion transmission systems, all included in this class, and parts of all the aforementioned goods included in this associated parts included in this class; Electricity generators for both AC and DC generation and alternators for both AC and DC generation; spares for electricity generators; automatic voltage regulators; manual voltage regulators; alternator protection modules; Dynamos; motors and engines; generators; electric alternators; belting; couplings for use in engines, motors and generators and not for use with pipes; radiators for land vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Oil filters; oil, gasoline, diesel fuel and air filters for motors and engines and filter media for the foregoing, namely, filter elements for fuel filters and polymeric fiber filter elements for fuel filters; Generators; generator sets; power systems, being generators; power systems equipment, namely, generators, alternators, and engines; Fuel cell power generators; Hydrogen and fuel cell power generation system; Hydrogen and fuel cell power generation subsystem; integrated fuel cell power generating systems and subsystems comprising of fuel cell stacks, valves, pumps, compressors, pressure regulators, sensors, electronic controls, hydrocarbon reformers, and fluid and heat transfer piping; components for hydrogen and fuel cell power generation systems and their sub-systems; automobile-grid connected fuel cell power generation system; components for automobile-grid-connected fuel cell power generation system and its sub-systems
(3) Tools in this class and parts for tools in this class; hand implements in this class and parts thereof in this class
(4) Engines for land vehicles other than all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and components thereof; electronic control modules sold as an integrated component of engines for land vehicles other than all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); Fuel systems being parts of internal combustion engines (for land vehicles); Rebuilt internal combustion engines (for vehicles) and parts
(5) Decorative decals for vehicles; pens; plastic bags for packing; desktop business card holders; blank journals; note pads; note paper; presentation folders; manuals and brochures in the fields of operation and maintenance of engines, power generators, and alternators; catalogs in the field of replacement parts for engines, power generators, and alternators; none of the aforementioned being gift bags
(6) Men's and women's clothing, namely, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, aprons, shirts, jackets, baseball caps and hats, ski caps, fleece caps, gloves, headbands, scarves, quilted vests, and coveralls; t-shirts for toddlers and children (1) Retailing of new and used power generation equipment; Retail and wholesale services relating to alternators, generators, motors, engines, power regulating and controlling apparatus, automatic voltage regulators (AVRs), control panels, regulators, and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
(2) Installation and maintenance of hydrogen fuel cells for vehicles; installing, servicing and repairing of fuel cell systems and hydrogen generators; building systems for the generation of alternative energy; operation of hydrogen refueling stations and related services, namely maintenance and installation of hydrogen refueling stations; hydrogen dispensing services; hydrogen fueling services; Engine and engine assembly rebuild services; installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware; installation and repair of electrical appliances
(3) Vehicle telematic services in the nature of providing information concerning engine and vehicle information for performing and monitoring engine diagnostics, fault alerts, testing, remote data management and communications, and fleet management assistance
(4) Educational services, including, providing training on engines, components, and service tools
(5) Software as a service for accessing, inputting, and managing information for diagnostics, control, maintenance, operation and service of engines; provision of information in relation to the aforementioned services; Automotive engine diagnostic services
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Electrical apparatus and instruments for use in association with electricity generators and generator motor sets and switchboards and connectors for handling the electricity produced by such units; and parts for all such goods, all the aforegoing being goods in class 9; Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in accessing, inputting, and managing information for diagnostics, control, maintenance, operation and service of engines; Power systems equipment, namely, transfer switches, switchgear, sensors, and control panels; Fuel cell; hydrogen fuel cells; fuel cell stack; electricity-generating fuel cell power modules; electrolyzers; power controllers; hydrogen and fuel cell detection device; computer software for fuel cell systems; detecting module used to measure fuel cell AC electrical impedance and/or DC voltage to determine electrical efficiency; detection device for hydrogen generator; fuel cell test stations; automated fuel cell test stations; test stations for hydrogen generators; diagnostic computer software for processing and validating fuel cell test parameter data for use in fuel cell test stations; diagnostic computer software for processing and validating fuel cell test parameter data for use in automated fuel cell test stations; integrated fuel cell systems; anodes, sensors, cathodes, separators for use in water electrolyzers; hydrogen power storage systems, namely systems containing an electrolyzer for converting electrical energy to hydrogen gas, a means of storing the hydrogen and means for converting the hydrogen back to electrical energy; Computer software for performing electronic calibration, engineering, programming, and tuning of engines other than all-terrain vehicle (ATV) engines, integrated as a component in electronic control modules; Data processing equipment; scanners (data processing equipment); readers (data processing equipment)
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
38 - Telecommunications services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Lubricant; Additives, non-chemical, to motor fuel; grease for motors. Marine engines and components thereof; electronic control modules sold as an integrated component of marine engines; Rebuilt parts for internal combustion engines and driveline accessories therefor; transmissions for machines; Electric motor (except for land vehicles); gasoline engine (except for land vehicles); machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); Rebuilt diesel engines other than for vehicles; Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); Ignition devices for internal combustion engines; gasoline engines (other than for land vehicles); Machine tools; motors (except for vehicles); electric alternators; electric motors included in this class; hydraulic motors included in this class; hydraulic pumps included in this class; gears, gear boxes, clutches, power transmission mechanisms, brake mechanisms, boat propulsion transmission systems, all included in this class, and parts of all the aforementioned goods included in this associated parts included in this class; Electricity generators for both AC and DC generation and alternators for both AC and DC generation; spares for electricity generators; alternator protection modules; Dynamos; motors and engines; generators; belting; couplings for use in engines, motors and generators and not for use with pipes; radiators for land vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Oil filters; oil, gasoline, diesel fuel and air filters for motors and engines and filter media for the foregoing, namely, filter elements for fuel filters and polymeric fiber filter elements for fuel filters; generator sets; power systems, being generators; power systems equipment, namely, generators, alternators, and engines; Fuel cell power generators; Hydrogen and fuel cell power generation system; Hydrogen and fuel cell power generation subsystem; integrated fuel cell power generating systems and subsystems comprising of fuel cell stacks, valves, pumps, compressors, pressure regulators, sensors, electronic controls, hydrocarbon reformers, and fluid and heat transfer piping; components for hydrogen and fuel cell power generation systems and their sub-systems; automobile-grid connected fuel cell power generation system; components for automobile-grid-connected fuel cell power generation system and its sub-systems. Hand implements [hand-operated]. Electrical apparatus and instruments for use in association with electricity generators and generator motor sets and switchboards and connectors for handling the electricity produced by such units; and parts for all such goods, all the aforegoing being goods in class 9; Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in accessing, inputting, and managing information for diagnostics, control, maintenance, operation and service of engines; Power systems equipment, namely, transfer switches, switchgear, sensors, and control panels; Fuel cell; hydrogen fuel cells; fuel cell stack; electricity-generating fuel cell power modules; electrolyzers; power controllers; hydrogen and fuel cell detection device; computer software for fuel cell systems; detecting module used to measure fuel cell AC electrical impedance and/or DC voltage to determine electrical efficiency; detection device for hydrogen generator; fuel cell test stations; automated fuel cell test stations; test stations for hydrogen generators; diagnostic computer software for processing and validating fuel cell test parameter data for use in fuel cell test stations; diagnostic computer software for processing and validating fuel cell test parameter data for use in automated fuel cell test stations; integrated fuel cell systems; anodes, sensors, cathodes, separators for use in water electrolyzers; hydrogen power storage systems, namely systems containing an electrolyzer for converting electrical energy to hydrogen gas, a means of storing the hydrogen and means for converting the hydrogen back to electrical energy; Computer software for performing electronic calibration, engineering, programming, and tuning of engines other than all-terrain vehicle (ATV) engines, integrated as a component in electronic control modules; Data processing equipment; scanners (data processing equipment); readers (data processing equipment); automatic voltage regulators; manual voltage regulators. Engines for land vehicles other than all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and components thereof; electronic control modules sold as an integrated component of engines for land vehicles other than all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); Fuel systems being parts of internal combustion engines (for land vehicles); Rebuilt internal combustion engines (for vehicles) and parts. Decorative decals for vehicles; pens; plastic bags for packing; desktop business card holders; blank journals; note pads; note paper; presentation folders; manuals and brochures in the fields of operation and maintenance of engines, power generators, and alternators; catalogs in the field of replacement parts for engines, power generators, and alternators; none of the aforementioned being gift bags. Men's and women's clothing, namely, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, aprons, shirts, jackets, baseball caps and hats, ski caps, fleece caps, gloves, headbands, scarves, quilted vests, and coveralls; t-shirts for toddlers and children. Retailing of new and used power generation equipment; Retail and wholesale services relating to alternators, generators, motors, engines, power regulating and controlling apparatus, automatic voltage regulators (AVRs), control panels, regulators, and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Installation and maintenance of hydrogen fuel cells for vehicles; installing, servicing and repairing of fuel cell systems and hydrogen generators; building systems for the generation of alternative energy; operation of hydrogen refueling stations and related services, namely maintenance and installation of hydrogen refueling stations; hydrogen dispensing services; hydrogen fueling services; Engine and engine assembly rebuild services; installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware; installation and repair of electrical appliances; Automotive engine diagnostic services. Telematics services for vehicles in the nature of providing information concerning engine and vehicle information for performing and monitoring engine diagnostics, fault alerts, testing, remote data management and communications, and fleet management assistance. Educational services, including, providing training on engines, components, and service tools. Software as a service for accessing, inputting, and managing information for diagnostics, control, maintenance, operation and service of engines; provision of information in relation to the aforementioned services.
71.
ENGINE SYSTEM COMPONENTS INCLUDING CATALYTIC COATINGS AND RELATED APPARATUSES, METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND TECHNIQUES
Catalytic coatings and techniques for applying the catalytic coatings may be utilized in connection with a number of engine system components including fuel injectors components, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve components, EGR cooler components, piston components, spark plugs, engine valves (intake valves and exhaust valves), engine valve seats, oxygen sensors, NOx sensors, and particulate sensors.
F02M 26/11 - Manufacture or assembly of EGR systemsMaterials or coatings specially adapted for EGR systems
B01J 23/38 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of noble metals
B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
B01J 37/34 - Irradiation by, or application of, electric, magnetic or wave energy, e.g. ultrasonic waves
F02M 26/14 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories in relation to the exhaust system
F02M 26/29 - Constructional details of the coolers, e.g. pipes, plates, ribs, insulation or materials
F02M 26/35 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories with means for cleaning or treating the recirculated gases, e.g. catalysts, condensate traps, particle filters or heaters
A cooling system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed that includes a thermal management valve. The thermal management valve includes a valve member movable by an actuator to various positions to control coolant flow through the cooling system to and from a heater exchanger, a bypass, and/or a retarder.
An idler gear assembly includes an idler gear, a sleeve, a coupling plate, a thrust bearing, and a dowel. The sleeve is positioned within an aperture defined by the idler gear. The sleeve is a bushing or includes roller bearings. The coupling plate includes an insert portion extending through an aperture defined by the sleeve. The thrust bearing is coupled to the coupling plate. The dowel includes a dowel pin that extends through the thrust bearing and the inner race. The dowel pin extends into the coupling plate. The sleeve facilitates rotation of the idler gear relative to the coupling plate.
A system for casting a camshaft includes a chiller. The chiller includes a cope portion and a drag portion removable couplable to the cope portion. One of the cope portion and the drag portion includes a first segment having a first wall thickness. The other of the cope portion and the drag portion includes a second segment having a second wall thickness that is greater than the first wall thickness. The cope portion and the drag portion cooperate to define a cavity therebetween.
B22D 15/02 - Casting using a mould or core of which a part significant to the process of high thermal conductivity, e.g. chill castingMoulds or accessories specially adapted therefor of cylinders, pistons, bearing shells or like thin-walled objects
B22C 5/08 - Machines or devices specially designed for dressing or handling the mould material so far as specially adapted for that purpose by sprinkling, cooling, or drying
Methods and systems for a powertrain power management in a vehicle with an electric motor, and an engine are disclosed. The methods and systems involve a powertrain that is operatively coupled to the engine and the electric motor, and an optimizer module operatively coupled to the powertrain. The optimizer module receives an operator information to travel a route from a remote management module, receives current route information for the route from a mapping application in response to the operator information, measures current vehicle status information for the hybrid vehicle, and decides a power management strategy for the vehicle based on the current route information and the current vehicle status information.
B60W 20/15 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
Cylinder head assemblies for internal combustion engines are disclosed that include a camshaft carrier and a pedestal for a rocker lever engaged to the cylinder head with a fastener through the pedestal. A lubrication fluid flow path is provided around the fastener to fluidly connect a fluid gallery between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head and a fluid passage in the pedestal.
An oil ring assembly for an engine including a first body and a second body. The first body includes a first body outer surface, a first body inner surface, and a first body biasing member contact surface extending outward at an angle from the first body inner surface toward the first body outer surface. The oil ring assembly includes a first rail extending from the first body outer surface, a second body, and a second rail. The second body includes a second body outer surface, a second inner body surface, and a second body biasing member contact surface extending outward at an angle from the second body inner surface toward the second body outer surface. The second rail extends from the second body outer surface. The second body is positioned a distance from the first body, such that the second body is independently movable relative to the first body.
F16J 15/3232 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip having two or more lips
F16C 33/78 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members
F16J 9/20 - Rings with special cross-sectionOil-scraping rings
F01L 3/06 - Valve members or valve seats with means for guiding or deflecting the medium controlled thereby, e.g. producing a rotary motion of the drawn-in cylinder charge
Spark plugs are disclosed that include distal structures having a plurality of bores extending through a shell associated with the spark plug. The plurality of bores form passageways between an interior volume and a combustion chamber associated with the spark plug. The passageways provide an escape path for the purging of residual gases from the interior volume to the combustion chamber.
A system includes an automated driving system and a controller structured to: receive lookahead information comprising information regarding a mission of the system and information regarding a first segment of the mission; receive feedback information via one or more sensors; generate, based on the information regarding the first segment of the system and the feedback information, a first horizon speed profile comprising a recommended speed for the system along the first segment of the system; provide the first horizon speed profile to the automated driving system; receive additional lookahead information; receive additional feedback information; iteratively determine a second horizon speed profile based on the additional lookahead information and the additional feedback information before the system reaches the end of the first segment of the mission; and provide the second horizon speed profile to the automated driving system.
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 20/11 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using model predictive control [MPC] strategies, i.e. control methods based on models predicting performance
B60W 20/12 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
B60W 20/14 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to stay within battery power input or output limitsControlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion in conjunction with braking regeneration
An internal combustion engine piston includes a crown defining an annular cavity between an inner wall and an outer wall. The annular cavity includes an opening opposite a top wall and at least partially defines a cooling gallery. A cover plate is assembled with the annular cavity and the piston crown to form a lower boundary of the cooling gallery and thereby enclose the cooling gallery within the piston crown. The cover plate includes a plurality of crests separated by a plurality of troughs wherein the crests and troughs are arranged to create a variable volume profile of the cooling gallery. The variable volume profile of the cooling gallery can increase or decrease annularly around the piston based on a cross-sectional shape of the cover plate. Optionally, the cover plate includes one or more inlets or outlets for exchanging fluid in the cooling gallery.
A camshaft tone wheel, system, and method are provided for determining a rotational position of an internal combustion engine. Sensors detect unique features positioned around the camshaft tone wheel in conjunction with a tooth count on a crankshaft tone wheel, or in conjunction with elapsed time for passage of the unique features during rotation of the camshaft tone wheel, to resolve engine position and enable accurately timed combustion.
A system includes an exhaust gas constituent capture device and a controller coupled to the capture device. The controller is configured to receive data regarding the capture device. The data includes at least one output value. The controller is also configured to determine a predicted output value regarding the capture device. The controller is also configured to determine a state of health of the capture device based on comparing the at least one output value with the at least one predicted output value. The controller is also configured to enable controls to mitigate degradation of the capture device, responsive to determining that the state of health of the capture device is at or below a threshold.
An internal combustion engine includes a cylinder head with an exhaust manifold coupled to the cylinder head and a turbocharger coupled to the exhaust manifold. The exhaust manifold comprises one or more exhaust passages in fluid receiving communication with one or more cylinders of the internal combustion engine. The exhaust manifold further comprises a flange having one or more openings in fluid receiving communication with the one or more exhaust passages. The openings are configured to increase thermomechanical failure life in the exhaust manifold flange.
A method of operating a fuel cell includes determining a total age of the fuel cell, determining a state-of-charge of a battery, in response to the state-of-charge of the battery being greater than a predetermined charge threshold, operating the fuel cell at a maximum efficiency point. The method further includes in response to the state-of-charge of the battery being less than or equal to the predetermined charge threshold, operating the fuel cell such that the battery operates in a charge-sustaining mode. The maximum efficiency point is based on the determined total age of the fuel cell, and the maximum efficiency power output of the fuel cell at the maximum efficiency point increases as the total age of the fuel cell increases so as to maximize a range of the fuel cell.
A mild-hybrid energy storage system architecture is provided, comprising: a battery; an ultracapacitor connected in parallel with the battery; a passive battery pre-charge circuit connected between a terminal of the battery and a DC bus; a battery main contactor connected in parallel with the battery pre-charge circuit between the terminal of the battery and the DC bus; a passive ultracapacitor pre-charge circuit connected between a terminal of the ultracapacitor and the DC bus; an ultracapacitor main contactor connected in parallel with the ultracapacitor pre-charge circuit between the terminal of the ultracapacitor and the DC bus; and a control module configured to independently control operation of the battery pre-charge circuit, the battery main contactor, the ultracapacitor pre-charge circuit and the ultracapacitor main contactor.
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
86.
IN SITU MONITORING SYSTEM OF STACK COMPRESSION AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
An in situ monitoring system of compression load on a stack includes a stack assembly, a tie rod assembly, and a compression load measurement device. The stack assembly includes the stack, a first endplate, and a second endplate that cooperate to apply a compression load to the stack. The tie rod assembly includes a tie rod that extends between the first endplate and the second endplate. The compression load measurement device is coupled to the tie rod or the first and second endplates and configured to determine the compression load applied to the stack during operation of the stack.
An injector seal assembly including a nozzle combustion shield is disclosed, the thermally conductive component of the injector seal assembly defining at least one groove to allow fluid communication between the main combustion chamber and a gap defined by a fuel injector and the injector seal assembly to facilitate the prevention of corrosion of the components.
A system includes an aftertreatment system coupled to an engine and a controller communicably coupled to the engine and the aftertreatment system, the controller is configured to perform operations. The operations include receiving an engine braking request, and, responsive to receiving the engine braking request, enabling an engine braking operation whereby at least one engine braking mode of a plurality of engine braking modes is enabled and implemented. The operations include receiving a temperature value regarding a temperature of the aftertreatment system, comparing the temperature value to a first threshold or a second threshold, and selecting and implementing one of the one or more engine braking modes based on comparing the temperature value to the first threshold or the second threshold.
F02D 13/04 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation using engine as brake
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Diesel engines not for land vehicles, namely, diesel industrial engines; Diesel engines for machines; Engines not for land vehicles, namely, industrial engines and engines for machines; Gasoline engines not for land vehicles, namely, industrial engines and engines for machines; Industrial engines; Internal combustion engines for machine operation, Motors and engines, except for land vehicles, namely, industrial motors and engines, and motors and engines for machines. Electronic control modules sold as an integrated component of engines for land vehicles other than all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Engines for land vehicles other than all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and components thereof; transmissions, for land vehicles; engines for vehicles; land vehicle powertrain mechanisms, comprised of clutches, transmissions, drive shafts and differentials.
90.
FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A HYDROGEN FUELED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND AN AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM
A system includes a controller communicably coupled to a hydrogen fueled internal combustion engine. The controller includes at least one processor coupled to at least one memory device storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the controller to perform operations. The operations include receiving an engine shutdown request and responsive to receiving the engine shutdown request, executing an engine shutdown procedure including causing the engine to continue to rotate for at least a predetermined number of rotations or at least a predetermined time period.
F02D 41/04 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions
F02D 9/02 - Controlling engines by throttling air or fuel-and-air induction conduits or exhaust conduits concerning induction conduits
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
91.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING AND CONTROLLING TAILPIPE NOx CONVERSION AND AMMONIA SLIP BASED ON DEGRADATION OF AN AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM
A system, method, and apparatus for predicting and controlling tailpipe NOx conversion and ammonia slip based on degradation of an aftertreatment system. The aftertreatment system is coupled to a controller. The controller can be configured to retrieve, from a memory, a model of a catalyst of the aftertreatment system. The model can be generated based on at least historical data from at least one sensor upstream of the catalyst and at least one sensor downstream of the catalyst. The controller predicts, using the model, a first value to be sensed by the sensor upstream of the catalyst and a second value to be sensed by the sensor downstream of the catalyst. The controller controls reductant dosing from a doser based on the predicted second value.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
B01D 53/34 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases
B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
92.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN SITU CALIBRATION OF FUEL CELL SENSOR
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a vehicle or powertrain with a fuel cell stack system including a first fuel flow stream and a second fuel flow stream mixing to form a third fuel flow stream. the third fuel flow stream flowing through an anode including an anode inlet and an anode outlet in a fuel cell stack. a first air flow stream flowing through a cathode including a cathode inlet and a cathode outlet in the fuel cell stack. at least two physical or virtual sensors located in the system, and a controller.
G01K 3/14 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving differences of valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving differentiated values in respect of space
G01K 15/00 - Testing or calibrating of thermometers
G01L 13/00 - Devices or apparatus for measuring differences of two or more fluid pressure values
G01L 27/00 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus for measuring fluid pressure
A power converter apparatus includes a parent circuit board comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a thermal conductor core disposed intermediate the first surface and the second surface. A first child circuit is board mounted on the parent circuit board. A first plurality of power switches are operatively coupled with the first child circuit board. A second child circuit is board operatively coupled with the parent circuit board. A second plurality of power switches are operatively coupled with the second child circuit board. A first heat transfer circuit includes a first set of conductors thermally conductively coupling the first plurality of power switches with the thermal conductor core. A second heat transfer circuit includes a second set of conductors thermally conductively coupling the second plurality of power switches with the thermal conductor core.
Systems and methods for improving torque converter matching can include a controller monitoring a state of a torque converter of a vehicle and controlling the engine torque based on the state of the torque converter. The controller can dynamically control the engine torque, when the torque converter is determined to be in an open state, to maintain substantially constant engine power or to regulate the engine torque as a function of the speed ratio of the torque converter, such as over a full spectrum of the speed ratio. The controller can cause the engine to operate according to different engine torque curves or patterns at different states of the torque converter.
Systems and methods for transmission gear shift management of a vehicle having cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC) are provided. A method includes: enabling a cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC) mode of a vehicle; updating a transmission shift map to adjust at least one threshold associated with a transmission shift event in response to enabling the CACC mode of the vehicle; receiving a torque demand from the vehicle in response to enabling the CACC mode of the vehicle; determining a transmission shift event based on the received torque demand and the updated transmission shift map; and implementing the determined transmission shift event.
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/10 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of change-speed gearings
A system includes an internal combustion engine including a plurality of cylinders and an electronic control system operatively coupled with the internal combustion engine. The electronic control system is configured to store a vector library comprising a plurality of classification vectors empirically determined for a plurality of engine operating conditions, receive a plurality of engine operating parameters including an engine speed parameter, an engine fueling parameter, a EGR parameter, a crank angle parameter, and an exhaust manifold pressure parameter, determine a interpolation vector, a classification vector, a discriminant function, and a misfire threshold in response the engine operating parameters, and detect a cylinder misfire in response to the misfire threshold and the discriminant function parameter.
A vehicle system includes an engine configured to selectably operate in a drive state wherein the engine outputs torque to propel the vehicle system and a motoring state wherein the engine is driven by torque from the vehicle system. An electronic control system in operative communication with the engine, is configured to receive a plurality of inputs indicative of vehicle system operating conditions, determine a predicted duration of an engine motoring state in response to the plurality of inputs, receive one or more requests to perform a diagnostic of the engine during engine motoring, select a selected diagnostic corresponding to one of the one or more requests in response to the predicted duration, and perform the selected diagnostic.
A prime mover system includes a prime mover located in a prime mover bay and configured to output power to drive a load, an on-system communication network, and a first electronic control unit located in the prime mover bay and operatively coupled with the on-system communication network, the first electronic control unit configured to run a real time operating system stored in a first set of non-transitory memory locations to control operation of the prime mover and configured to run an edge computing operating system stored in a second set of non-transitory memory locations to receive prime mover operation information from the real time operating system, process the received prime mover operation data to determine performance analytics, store the performance analytics in a third set of non-transitory memory locations, encode the performance analytics, and transmit the encoded performance analytics via the on-system communication network.
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
99.
GASEOUS INJECTOR PREPARATION METHOD FOR COLD ENGINE START
An engine system includes a gaseous fuel injection system including a plurality of gaseous fuel injectors configured to inject gaseous fuel for combustion in a plurality of cylinders and an electronic control system operatively coupled with the gaseous fuel injection system. The electronic control system is configured to determine whether to perform a break loose operation of the plurality of injectors, energize each of the plurality of gaseous fuel injectors with multiple voltage pulses in response to a determination to perform the break loose operation, and after the energization commence ignition to rotate the engine.
The present disclosure relates to the use of power-agnostic mobile vehicles, including internal combustion, hybrid, fuel cell, and battery electric vehicles, which can collectively transfer power back to the grid in ever larger and growing quantities of power. In other words, the present disclosure relates to the use of a network of vehicles to act as a grid.
