Mixed mode control method and engine using same
- Peoria, IL
- Metamora, IL
A method of mixed mode operation of an internal combustion engine includes the steps of controlling a homogeneous charge combustion event timing in a given engine cycle, and controlling a conventional charge injection event to be at least a predetermined time after the homogeneous charge combustion event. An internal combustion engine is provided, including an electronic controller having a computer readable medium with a combustion timing control algorithm recorded thereon, the control algorithm including means for controlling a homogeneous charge combustion event timing and means for controlling a conventional injection event timing to be at least a predetermined time from the homogeneous charge combustion event.
- Research Organization:
- Caterpillar Inc., Deerfield, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC05-97OR22605.
- Assignee:
- Caterpillar Inc (Peoria, IL)
- Patent Number(s):
- 7,201,137
- Application Number:
- 11/178,738
- OSTI ID:
- 909840
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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