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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2025
Cummins Power Generation Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Axel O. Zur Loye, Battle Ground, WA (US);
Cummins Power Generation Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an engine control system. The engine control system includes an intake valve delay system, an electric heater and a controller. The electric heater is structured to increase a temperature of intake air within an engine. The controller is in communication with the engine and the electric heater. The controller is structured to detect a starting condition of the engine. The controller is structured to monitor a temperature value associated with the engine during the starting condition of the engine. The controller is structured to compare the temperature value to a temperature threshold. The controller is structured to initiate, in response to the temperature value being below the temperature threshold, at least one of delaying opening of an intake valve by the intake valve delay system or turning on the electric heater.