Method and apparatus for detecting ionization signal in diesel and dual mode engines with plasma discharge system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6994073
APP PUB NO 20050092287A1
SERIAL NO

10822401

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An apparatus and method to detect combustion conditions using ion signals for use in a feedback control of a diesel engine is presented. The apparatus is a spark plug type of sensor or a sensor integrated with a fuel injector. The spark plug type of sensor is used to provide a cold start mechanism combined with an ion sensing device.

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WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY6250 W HOWARD STREET NILES IL 60714-3433

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Benson, Kelly J Fort Collins, CO 5 172
Tozzi, Luigi P Fort Collins, CO 39 732
Viele, Matthew Fort Collins, CO 20 285

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