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Closed-loop ignition timing

The ignition system described in the foregoing section is an open-loop system. The major disadvantage of open loop…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Electronic ignition control

An engine must be provided with fuel and air in correct proportions and the means to ignite this…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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EGR control

A second electronic engine control subsystem is the control of exhaust gas that is recirculated back to the…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Idle air control

A block diagram of a simplified idle speed control system is shown in Fig. b. Idle speed is…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Idle speed control

Idle speed control is used by some manufacturers to prevent engine stall during idle. The goal is to…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Deceleration leaning

During periods of light engine load and high RPM such as during coasting or hard deceleration, the engine…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Closed-loop control

Perhaps the most important adjustment to the fuel injector pulse duration comes when the control is in the…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Open-loop control

For a warmed-up engine, the controller will operate in an open loop if the closed-loop mode is not…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Engine warm-up

While the engine is warming up, an enriched air/fuel ratio is still needed to keep it running smoothly,…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Engine crank

While the engine is being cranked, the fuel control system must provide an intake air/fuel ratio of anywhere…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL