Method and system for controlling emissions from an internal com

Details Method and system for controlling emissions from an internal com Method and system for controlling emissions from an internal com

1995-03-10

1996-04-09

Argenbright, Tony M.

Internal-combustion engines

Charge forming device

Including exhaust gas condition responsive means

731181, 123697, F02D 4114, F02D 4122

Patent

active

055051839

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for reducing emissions from an engine during periods of partial or total heated exhaust gas oxygen (HEGO) sensor failure. A switch point is stored in an electronic engine control for use in controlling the fuel delivered to the engine based on the value of the signal generated by the oxygen sensor relative to the switch point. The method includes the step of sensing the current of the heater element of the HEGO sensor. The sensed current is compared to a first predetermined current threshold which indicates a degradation of the HEGO sensor. A degradation of the HEGO sensor introduces a bias signal to the electronic engine control. If the current of the heater element is below the first predetermined current threshold but not below a second predetermined current threshold, the switch point is changed so as to compensate for degradation of the oxygen sensor. The electronic engine control then controls the delivery of fuel to the engine based on the value of the signal generated by the oxygen sensor relative to the changed switch point until the HEGO sensor is replaced.

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