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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2021
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2020
Applicant:
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Inventors:
Mitchell Bieniek, Garden City, MI (US);
Michael Hopka, Milford, MI (US);
Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Brien Lloyd Fulton, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02D 41/30 (2006.01); F02D 21/08 (2006.01); F02D 23/00 (2006.01); F01N 3/20 (2006.01); F02D 13/02 (2006.01); F01N 9/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02D 41/30 (2013.01); F01N 3/2006 (2013.01); F02D 13/0242 (2013.01); F02D 21/08 (2013.01); F02D 23/00 (2013.01); F01N 9/005 (2013.01); F02D 2200/701 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and systems for operating an engine that includes an after treatment system are described. In one example, traffic data and navigation system data are a basis for deciding whether or not to increase heat output of an engine to ensure operation of the after treatment system. In particular, one or more actuators may be adjusted to minimize fuel consumption and/or reduce feedgas emissions while generating sufficient heat to maintain after treatment system operation.