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Title: Diesel emission reduction using internal exhaust gas recirculation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1034904

A method for controlling combustion in a direct-injection diesel engine includes monitoring a crankshaft rotational position of a cylinder of the engine, monitoring an engine load, determining an intake stroke within the cylinder based upon the crankshaft rotational position, and when the engine load is less than a threshold engine load, opening an exhaust valve for the cylinder during a portion of the intake stroke.

Research Organization:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-05NT42415
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
Patent Number(s):
8,100,116
Application Number:
12/499,475
OSTI ID:
1034904
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English