Patents by Inventor Karthik Jayasankaran

Karthik Jayasankaran has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11434842
    Abstract: Operating a gaseous fuel engine system includes determining a detonation level in combustion cylinders in an engine in the gaseous fuel engine system, comparing the detonation level to a detonation level limit, calculating a detonation error, and limiting an engine load of the engine to a derated engine load level based on a reduction to intake manifold air pressure (IMAP) that is performed responsive to the detonation error. The gaseous fuel engine system can be operated at a reduced, derated engine load, rather than being shut down, and permitted to increase in engine load level as detonation events clear. Related control logic and structure are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brett A. Zook, Christopher F. Gallmeyer, Karthik Jayasankaran, Kamalakannan Thammireddi Vajram
  • Publication number: 20220268232
    Abstract: Operating a gaseous fuel engine system includes determining a detonation level in combustion cylinders in an engine in the gaseous fuel engine system, comparing the detonation level to a detonation level limit, calculating a detonation error, and limiting an engine load of the engine to a derated engine load level based on a reduction to intake manifold air pressure (IMAP) that is performed responsive to the detonation error. The gaseous fuel engine system can be operated at a reduced, derated engine load, rather than being shut down, and permitted to increase in engine load level as detonation events clear. Related control logic and structure are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brett A. Zook, Christopher F. Gallmeyer, Karthik Jayasankaran, Kamalakannan Thammireddi Vajram
  • Patent number: 11359557
    Abstract: A method for controlling an internal combustion engine includes receiving a request for a desired output from the internal combustion engine, receiving sensor information indicative of at least an engine speed or a pressure of gas provided to the internal combustion engine, and setting a changeable limit associated with a supply of air and fuel to the internal combustion engine. The method also includes, based at least in part on the received sensor information, changing the changeable limit to define a changed limit and reducing an output of the internal combustion engine based on the changed limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik Jayasankaran, Joshua T. Annin, Christopher F. Gallmeyer, Alex M. Kubiak, Kamalakannan Thammireddi Vajram
  • Publication number: 20210372333
    Abstract: A method for controlling an internal combustion engine includes receiving a request for a desired output from the internal combustion engine, receiving sensor information indicative of at least an engine speed or a pressure of gas provided to the internal combustion engine, and setting a changeable limit associated with a supply of air and fuel to the internal combustion engine. The method also includes, based at least in part on the received sensor information, changing the changeable limit to define a changed limit and reducing an output of the internal combustion engine based on the changed limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik JAYASANKARAN, Joshua T. ANNIN, Christopher F. GALLMEYER, Alex M. KUBIAK, Kamalakannan THAMMIREDDI VAJRAM
  • Patent number: 11149667
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes an inline turbocharger and at least a first inline turbocharger that has a first turbine air valve, and a first inline compressor that has a first compressor air valve. A control valve is responsive to commands from an electronic controller to move the air valves between open and closed positions. The electronic controller monitors operating parameters of the engine to diagnose a fault. determine whether an air valve is stuck open or closed, and adjust a priority schedule for activating or deactivating the first inline turbocharger based on the type of fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Julia H. Jenks, Karthik Jayasankaran, Shivangi Wagle, Kevin Sergott, Kosha B. Patel
  • Patent number: 10378457
    Abstract: An engine speed control system for an internal combustion engine includes a throttle, and a sensor that monitors a parameter indicative of pressure or density of fuel and air in an inlet manifold of the engine. The electronic control unit is coupled with the throttle and the sensor and structured to calculate a target mass flow through the throttle, a feedforward control term based on the target mass flow, and a feedforward control term based on data produced by the sensor. The electronic control unit is further structured to vary a position of the throttle based on the feedforward and feedback control terms to adjust a mass flow through the throttle toward the target mass flow. The control system is applicable in throttle governed as well as fuel governed systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik Jayasankaran, Arvind Sivasubramanian
  • Publication number: 20190136769
    Abstract: An engine speed control system for an internal combustion engine includes a throttle, and a sensor that monitors a parameter indicative of pressure or density of fuel and air in an inlet manifold of the engine. The electronic control unit is coupled with the throttle and the sensor and structured to calculate a target mass flow through the throttle, a feedforward control term based on the target mass flow, and a feedforward control term based on data produced by the sensor. The electronic control unit is further structured to vary a position of the throttle based on the feedforward and feedback control terms to adjust a mass flow through the throttle toward the target mass flow. The control system is applicable in throttle governed as well as fuel governed systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik Jayasankaran, Arvind Sivasubramanian
  • Patent number: 10151256
    Abstract: A control system and method to control cold transient response of an engine. The control system can provide compressed air from a compressed air source to a turbocharger to boost speed of a turbine of the turbocharger, based on determined desired operating characteristics associated with upstream or downstream operation of the engine relative to the turbocharger. The control system can receive data corresponding to actual operating characteristics associated with the upstream or downstream operation of the engine relative to the turbocharger, compare the desired operating characteristics with the data corresponding to actual operating characteristics, and control the air assist from the compressed air source based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik Jayasankaran, Arvind Sivasubramanian, Lingqian Yuan, James J. Cress, David J. Lin, Joshua T. Annin
  • Publication number: 20180171900
    Abstract: A control system and method to control cold transient response of an engine. The control system can provide compressed air from a compressed air source to a turbocharger to boost speed of a turbine of the turbocharger, based on determined desired operating characteristics associated with upstream or downstream operation of the engine relative to the turbocharger. The control system can receive data corresponding to actual operating characteristics associated with the upstream or downstream operation of the engine relative to the turbocharger, compare the desired operating characteristics with the data corresponding to actual operating characteristics, and control the air assist from the compressed air source based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik JAYASANKARAN, Arvind SIVASUBRAMANIAN, Lingqian YUAN, James J CRESS, David J. LIN, Joshua T. ANNIN
  • Publication number: 20160061134
    Abstract: An engine control system including an engine configured to generate exhaust comprising an exhaust constituent and to operate in a first operating mode or a second operating mode different from the first operating mode. The engine control system can include a plurality of sensors configured to generate temperature data corresponding to at least one of a measured exhaust temperature and an ambient temperature, and exhaust constituent data corresponding to an exhaust constituent concentration. The engine control system can include a controller operatively coupled to the plurality of sensors and the engine, and configured to receive the temperature data and the exhaust constituent data from the plurality of sensors, and change an operating state of the engine from the first operating mode to the second operating mode when the temperature data is less than a predetermined temperature threshold and the exhaust constituent data is greater than a predetermined exhaust constituent threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew P. Fletcher, Adwait V. Joshi, Matthew Mowers, Brandon Abel, Deepti Bhosekar, Karthik Jayasankaran
  • Patent number: 8834820
    Abstract: An emissions control system includes a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) device, one or more monitoring devices and one or more sensors. The system further includes a controller configured to determine an operating emissions gas conversion ratio of the SCR device. The controller is further configured to determine an injection amount of a reduction agent to maintain an operating emissions gas conversion ratio of the SCR device and to adjust the operating emissions gas conversion ratio to a target emissions gas conversion ratio by adjusting the injection amount of the reduction agent to the SCR device. The system utilizes a Time-Temperature model to determine the target emissions gas conversion ratio and/or reduction agent injection ratio. The system further includes a reduction agent injector configured to supply the adjusted injection amount of the reduction agent to the SCR device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Mowers, Karthik Jayasankaran, Deepti Bhosekar, Jason Bloms, Joshua Ratts, Aaron Harmon