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System, Method, And Computer Software Code For Improved Fuel Efficiency Emission Output, And Mission Performance Of A Powered System
US Patent:
8494696, Jul 23, 2013
Filed:
Jun 21, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/529783
Inventors:
Wolfgang Daum - Erie PA, US
Ajith Kuttannair Kumar - Erie PA, US
Eric Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
David Ducharme - McKean PA, US
Glenn Robert Shaffer - Erie PA, US
Roy Primus - Niskayuna NY, US
Steven James Gray - Erie PA, US
Ed Hall - Fairview PA, US
Ajith Kuttannair Kumar - Erie PA, US
Eric Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
David Ducharme - McKean PA, US
Glenn Robert Shaffer - Erie PA, US
Roy Primus - Niskayuna NY, US
Steven James Gray - Erie PA, US
Ed Hall - Fairview PA, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
G05D 1/00
US Classification:
701 19, 701 21, 290 40 A, 290 40 D, 246187 R, 105 2605, 105 621
Abstract:
A method is provided including determining a first power level required from a diesel powered system. The first power level corresponds to a first proportion of a maximum power. The method also includes determining an emission output for a mission based on the first power level. The method further includes determining a second power level corresponding to a second proportion of the maximum power, wherein alternate use of the second power level and at least one of the first power level or a third power level results in a lower emission output for the mission, with the overall resulting power being proximate the minimum power required. The method also includes automatically controlling operation of the diesel powered system by using the second power level alternately with at least one of the first power level or the third power level.
Barometric Pressure Diesel Timing Controller
US Patent:
7055504, Jun 6, 2006
Filed:
Aug 2, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/196707
Inventors:
Shawn Michael Gallagher - Erie PA, US
Eric Richard Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
Eric Richard Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F02M 37/04
US Classification:
123501, 123380, 123383, 701115
Abstract:
A fuel injection timing control system for diesel engines operating at high altitude, including a sensor for a parameter of the engine intake air, such as engine intake air pressure or turbocharger speed. This sensor communicates with a barometric pressure timing controller, and a throttle position sensor communicates with the barometric pressure timing controller. Nominal values of the engine intake air parameter at various throttle notch settings and various engine performance parameters are stored in a table, for a nominal barometric pressure. The barometric pressure timing controller determines the instantaneous barometric pressure by adjusting the nominal barometric pressure based on the difference between the instantaneous value for the engine intake air parameter and the nominal value for the engine intake air parameter, at the known throttle notch setting and the known engine performance parameters. The barometric pressure timing controller then adjusts fuel injection timing in response to the thusly determined barometric pressure and the sensed throttle position, by advancing or retarding the fuel injection timing by predetermined values as the barometric pressure or the throttle position changes. The predetermined values of fuel injection timing are selected to reduce exhaust emissions and increase engine efficiency and performance under various barometric pressure conditions so that the engine may be operated continually and optimally under various barometric pressure conditions.
System, Method, And Computer Software Code For Optimized Fuel Efficiency Emission Output, And Mission Performance Of A Diesel Powered System
US Patent:
2008012, May 29, 2008
Filed:
Feb 7, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/027408
Inventors:
Wolfgang Daum - Erie PA, US
Ajith Kuttannair Kumar - Erie PA, US
Eric Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
David Ducharme - McKean PA, US
Glenn Robert Shaffer - Erie PA, US
Roy Primus - Niskayuna NY, US
Steven James Gray - Erie PA, US
Ed Hall - Fairview PA, US
Ajith Kuttannair Kumar - Erie PA, US
Eric Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
David Ducharme - McKean PA, US
Glenn Robert Shaffer - Erie PA, US
Roy Primus - Niskayuna NY, US
Steven James Gray - Erie PA, US
Ed Hall - Fairview PA, US
International Classification:
F02D 43/00, G06F 19/00
US Classification:
701 19, 701 21, 290 40 A, 290 40 D
Abstract:
A method for operating a diesel powered system having at least one diesel-fueled power generating unit, the method including evaluating an operating characteristic of the diesel powered system, comparing the operating characteristic to a desired value to satisfy a mission objective, and adjusting the operating characteristic to correspond to the desired value with a closed-loop control system that operates on a feedback principle to satisfy a mission objective. A system and a computer software code are also disclosed for operating a diesel powered system having at least one diesel-fueled power generating unit.
Barometric Pressure Diesel Timing Controller
US Patent:
7066143, Jun 27, 2006
Filed:
Jan 6, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/031571
Inventors:
Shawn Michael Gallagher - Erie PA, US
Eric Richard Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
Eric Richard Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F02D 7/00
US Classification:
123380, 123383
Abstract:
A fuel injection timing control system for diesel engines operating at high altitude, including a sensor for a parameter of the engine intake air, such as engine intake air pressure or turbocharger speed. This sensor communicates with a barometric pressure timing controller, and a throttle position sensor communicates with the barometric pressure timing controller. Nominal values of the engine intake air parameter at various throttle notch settings and various engine performance parameters are stored in a table, for a nominal barometric pressure. The barometric pressure timing controller determines the instantaneous barometric pressure by adjusting the nominal barometric pressure based on the difference between the instantaneous value for the engine intake air parameter and the nominal value for the engine intake air parameter, at the known throttle notch setting and the known engine performance parameters. The barometric pressure timing controller then adjusts fuel injection timing in response to the thusly determined barometric pressure and the sensed throttle position, by advancing or retarding the fuel injection timing by predetermined values as the barometric pressure or the throttle position changes. The predetermined values of fuel injection timing are selected to reduce exhaust emissions and increase engine efficiency and performance under various barometric pressure conditions so that the engine may be operated continually and optimally under various barometric pressure conditions.
System And Method For Removing Particulate Matter From A Diesel Particulate Filter
US Patent:
2009004, Feb 19, 2009
Filed:
Aug 14, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/838277
Inventors:
SHUGUANG LU - Troy MI, US
ERIC RICHARD DILLEN - Edinboro PA, US
SHAWN MICHAEL GALLAGHER - Erie PA, US
ERIC RICHARD DILLEN - Edinboro PA, US
SHAWN MICHAEL GALLAGHER - Erie PA, US
International Classification:
F01N 3/023, G06F 17/00
US Classification:
60277, 60274, 700 90
Abstract:
A system is provided for removing particulate matter from a diesel particulate filter. The diesel particulate filter includes at least one diesel particulate filter unit to filter particulate matter from diesel engine exhaust gas received from a diesel engine. The system includes a sensor positioned adjacent to at least one diesel particulate filter unit, where the sensor is configured to determine the extent of particulate matter trapped within the diesel particulate filter unit. The system further includes an engine controller coupled to the sensor and the diesel engine, where the sensor is configured to output a first alert signal to the engine controller upon determining that the trapped particulate matter exceeds a predetermined threshold. The engine controller is configured to increase the temperature of the diesel exhaust gas entering the diesel particulate filter upon receiving the first alert signal.
Apparatus And Method For Automatic Detection And Avoidance Of Turbocharger Surge On Locomotive Diesel Engines
US Patent:
6945047, Sep 20, 2005
Filed:
Oct 21, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/689806
Inventors:
Dennis Brian Shea - Slippery Rock AR, US
Eric Richard Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
Vincent F. Dunsworth - Edinboro PA, US
Shawn Michael Gallagher - Erie PA, US
Eric Richard Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
Vincent F. Dunsworth - Edinboro PA, US
Shawn Michael Gallagher - Erie PA, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F02D023/00
US Classification:
60602, 60603
Abstract:
The invention is an apparatus and method for detecting and responding to a surge event in a locomotive engine system including a turbocharger and a diesel engine. A sensor detects an operating parameter of the turbocharged engine and generates a signal indicative of the detected operatng parameter. An engine control system is responsive to the signal representative of a sensed operating parameter, or a determined changed in a sensed parameter, for controlling a plurality of operational controls of the diesel engine system. The engine control system modifies one or more operational controls of the diesel engine system when the signal indicates a surge event.
System And Method For Optimized Fuel Efficiency And Emission Output Of A Diesel Powered System
US Patent:
2007021, Sep 20, 2007
Filed:
Jan 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/669364
Inventors:
Wolfgang Daum - Erie PA, US
Glenn Robert Shaffer - Erie PA, US
Steven James Gray - Erie PA, US
David Ducharme - McKean PA, US
Ed Hall - Fairview PA, US
Eric Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
Roy Primus - Niskayuna NY, US
Ajith Kumar - Erie PA, US
Glenn Robert Shaffer - Erie PA, US
Steven James Gray - Erie PA, US
David Ducharme - McKean PA, US
Ed Hall - Fairview PA, US
Eric Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
Roy Primus - Niskayuna NY, US
Ajith Kumar - Erie PA, US
International Classification:
G05D 1/00
US Classification:
701 19
Abstract:
A method for determining the configuration of a diesel powered system having at least one diesel-fueled power generating unit, the method including a step for determining a minimum power required from the diesel powered system in order to accomplish a specified mission, and a step for determining an operating condition of the diesel-fueled power generating unit such that the minimum power requirement is satisfied while yielding at least one of lower fuel consumption and lower emissions for the diesel powered system.
System And Method For Optimized Fuel Efficiency And Emission Output Of A Diesel Powered System
US Patent:
2008008, Apr 3, 2008
Filed:
Jun 19, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/765443
Inventors:
WOLFGANG DAUM - Erie PA, US
Ajith Kuttannair Kumar - Erie PA, US
Eric Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
David Ducharme - McKean PA, US
Glenn Robert Shaffer - Erie PA, US
Roy Primus - Niskayuna NY, US
Steven James Gray - Erie PA, US
Ed Hall - Fairview PA, US
Ajith Kuttannair Kumar - Erie PA, US
Eric Dillen - Edinboro PA, US
David Ducharme - McKean PA, US
Glenn Robert Shaffer - Erie PA, US
Roy Primus - Niskayuna NY, US
Steven James Gray - Erie PA, US
Ed Hall - Fairview PA, US
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
701 19, 701101, 701102, 701 21
Abstract:
A method for minimizing emission output from a diesel powered system having at least one diesel-fueled power generating unit, the method including determining at least one power level required from the diesel powered system in order to accomplish a specified mission, determining an emission output based on the power level required, and using at least one other power level that results in a lower emission output wherein the overall resulting power is proximate the power required.