Jalal K Khoury

Title: Jalal K. Khoury and Marine Engine Control

Introduction

Jalal K. Khoury is an inventor associated with Brunswick Corporation in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. His patent work addresses marine engine performance when using fuels with varying alcohol content.

Latest Patents

Khoury is credited with 1 patent: “Systems and Methods for Controlling Performance of Marine Engines with Alcohol Fuels.” The invention describes a marine propulsion system with a sensor that determines the alcohol content of fuel supplied to an internal combustion engine. A controller uses that information and a stored reference calibration to adjust engine parameters, such as throttle position, spark timing, air-fuel ratio, boost pressure, exhaust gas recirculation, or camshaft timing. The system then operates the marine drive using the modified settings to help the engine perform in accordance with the reference calibration.

Career Highlights

Khoury’s listed invention focuses on adapting marine engine operation to the alcohol content of the fuel. By adjusting engine parameters based on sensor readings, the system is designed to support consistent performance across different fuel compositions.

Collaborations

Khoury’s listed coworkers include Brian J. Fregonese and Eric S. Mueller. The patent is associated with Brunswick Corporation.

Conclusion

Jalal K. Khoury’s patent reflects an engineering approach to managing fuel variation in marine engines through sensing, calibration, and controller-directed adjustments.