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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2007
James R. Mischler, Girard, PA (US);
Luke M. Henry, Erie, PA (US);
Nikita Goel, Erie, PA (US);
Kyle C. Stott, Erie, PA (US);
James R. Mischler, Girard, PA (US);
Luke M. Henry, Erie, PA (US);
Nikita Goel, Erie, PA (US);
Kyle C. Stott, Erie, PA (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A method and system for using exhaust temperature anomalies to detect fugitive fueling of a reciprocating internal combustion engine compares an exhaust temperature attribute with a predetermined threshold value for such attribute, which is a function of either the combustion of fugitive fuel within the engine, or an indicator of an operating condition leading to fugitive fueling. If the value of the attribute exceeds the threshold value, remedial action will be taken to avoid engine damage resulting from fugitive fueling.