METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING WATER INJECTION INTO AN ENGINE

By using an engine control unit to adjust engine operation based on sensor feedback, water injection errors are accurately detected and compensated for, improving engine performance through enhanced combustion stability and knocking reduction.

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Application Number
DE102017130265
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2016-12-19
Filing Date
2017-12-15
Publication Date
2026-05-28
Estimated Expiration
2037-12-15

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Abstract

Methods for an engine, including: as a reaction to water injection into an intake manifold via a channel water injector, adjusting engine operation based on a change in exhaust gas dilution; and as a reaction to water injection into the intake manifold via a manifold water injector, adjusting the engine operation based on a change in intake dilution.
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