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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2022
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2021
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Joseph L. Kennedy, Zionsville, IN (US);
Dereck G. Heffron, Peoria, IL (US);
Ryan M. Hinrichsen, Groveland, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
Fuel leak detection systems and methods are disclosed. A method for detecting a fuel leak for a fuel system of an engine includes detecting a ramp up of the engine. The method includes measuring rail pressure of a fuel rail during the ramp up. The method also includes determining a fuel leak exists in the fuel system based on the measured rail pressure during the ramp up. In accordance with a determination that a fuel leak exists, the method includes outputting an indication of the fuel leak in the fuel system.
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