Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Including exhaust gas condition responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-18
2005-01-18
Solis, Erick (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Including exhaust gas condition responsive means
C060S277000, C060S281000, C060S295000, C060S301000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06843240
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for monitoring the functioning of an NOx sensor, which is arranged in an exhaust gas channel of an internal combustion engine and is located downstream from an NOx storage catalytic converter. The aim of the invention is to detect the faulty functioning of the NOx sensor in a simple manner in order to be able to take appropriate measures if necessary. To this end, the mass of NOx absorbed by the NOx storage catalytic converter is determined within a diagnostic period using a measurement signal of the NOx sensor. At the same time, an absorbed NOx target mass is calculated using a model for the NOx storage catalytic converter. A ratio of the NOx mass to the NOx target mass is then compared to predetermined limit values to determine the functioning of the NOx sensor. The aim of the invention is alternatively accomplished by measuring a duration time for a complete NOx regeneration of the NOx storage catalytic converter. A specified duration time is also calculated for the NOx regeneration using a model for the NOx storage catalytic converter and using a measured or calculated NOx load state. A ratio of the measured duration time to the specified duration time is then compared to predetermined limit values to determine the functioning of the NOx sensor.
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Hahn Hermann
Lang Axel
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Solis Erick
Volkswagen AG
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