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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2020
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2014
Applicant:
GE Aviation Systems Llc, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Inventors:
James Andrew Lilie, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Brian Christopher Kemp, Dayton, OH (US);
James Thomas Zalusky, Beavercreek, OH (US);
Assignee:
GE Aviation Systems LLC, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02N 15/10 (2006.01); F02D 41/22 (2006.01); F02N 7/08 (2006.01); F02N 7/00 (2006.01); F02N 11/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02N 15/10 (2013.01); F02D 41/22 (2013.01); F02N 7/00 (2013.01); F02N 7/08 (2013.01); F02N 11/106 (2013.01); F02N 2200/022 (2013.01); F02N 2200/041 (2013.01); F02N 2200/042 (2013.01); F02N 2300/102 (2013.01); Y02T 10/40 (2013.01);
Abstract
A method for slow starting a reciprocating engine having a crankshaft, piston, and piston chamber is disclosed. The method includes applying a force to the crankshaft, sensing an engine characteristic, and determining if an error or fault is present in the engine.