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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2010
Filed:
May. 06, 2008
John D. Russell, Portland, OR (US);
Allan J. Kotwicki, Williamsburg, MI (US);
Brian D. Rutkowski, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
John D. Russell, Portland, OR (US);
Allan J. Kotwicki, Williamsburg, MI (US);
Brian D. Rutkowski, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A method for controlling an engine having an intake manifold and an outlet control device coupled to the manifold for controlling flow exiting the manifold and entering at least one cylinder of the engine, the engine further having an inlet control device for controlling flow entering the manifold, the method comprising determining a driver torque command; calculating a desired cylinder charge based on said driver torque command; adjusting the outlet control device to provide said desired cylinder charge; and adjusting the inlet control device based on intake manifold pressure.