Air-fuel ratio control apparatus and method of internal combustion engine
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Jun 26, 2001
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May 1, 2000
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May 10, 1999
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First and second cylinder groups are connected to a NOx absorbent via a confluent exhaust pipe. The target values of the air-fuel ratio of exhaust gas from the first cylinder group and the second cylinder group are set to a relatively rich value and a relatively lean value, respectively. The target values of the air-fuel ratio of exhaust gas from the first and second cylinder groups are set so that the influent exhaust gas average air-fuel ratio entering the NOx absorbent becomes equal to a relatively slightly rich value. HC in exhaust gas from the first cylinder group and oxygen in exhaust gas from the second cylinder group react in the NOx absorbent to heat the NOx absorbent and cause the NOx absorbent to release SOx. Based on an output signal of an air-fuel ratio sensor disposed downstream of the NOx absorbent, the amounts of fuel to be injected to the first and second cylinder groups are controlled so that the influent exhaust gas average air-fuel ratio becomes equal to its target value.
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