Engine operation to estimate and control exhaust catalytic converter temperature

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5303168
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07785719

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A method of operating an internal combustion engine wherein a predicted engine exhaust temperature is used as an input to a microprocessor controlling the engine. Exhaust temperature can be controlled by adjusting engine operation. Exhaust gas recirculation mass flow can be more accurately determined using the predicted engine exhaust temperature.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC A MICHIGAN CORPORATIONPARKLANE TOWERS EAST SUITE 600 ONE PARKLANE BOULEVARD DEARBORN MI 48126

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cullen, Michael J Dearborn, MI 60 1401
Kindree, James M Livonia, MI 4 105
Wanat, Richard L Troy, MI 3 135

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