Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating system information for communication and/or electrical systems to provide a mapping for diagnostic trouble codes generated by both systems. A unified mapping is generated using design outputs for both systems. When a set of diagnostic trouble codes is generated by a system, the unified mapping is applied by a troubleshooting tool to direct maintenance personnel to a failure mode and the source of malfunction. The result may be applicable to a troubleshooting tool for a vehicle system.

Abstract: A vehicle or powertrain management system include a diagnostic system. The diagnostic system includes a first module that is configured to communicate with a vehicle network and a second module that is configured to communicate with the first module. The first module includes operating instructions that define a set of access rules and the second module includes a set of diagnostic instructions. The second module, when executing the diagnostic instructions, makes one or more data requests that are communicated from the second module to the first module, and the first module is configured to permit permissible data requests to be communicated through the vehicle network to one or more of the plurality of ECUs and to prevent impermissible requests from being communicated through the vehicle network to one or more of the plurality of ECUs.

Abstract: Methods and systems for creating and modifying fault models, as well as methods and systems for generating and deploying diagnostic tools based on a fault model. The fault model may be edited in a logical and highly configurable manner based on the needs and preferences of a domain expert or other operator. The diagnostic tool can then be generated based on the fault model, and provides and enhanced process flow for use in maintenance operations.

Abstract: A system and an approach for determining various flows in an internal combustion engine, such as an amount of recirculation exhaust gas flow through a controlled valve and a fresh air mass flow to an intake of an engine. Also, among the sensors accommodated in the system, is an inexpensive but slow-responding lambda sensor in the exhaust stream.

Abstract: A system and an approach for determining various flows in an internal combustion engine, such as an amount of recirculation exhaust gas flow through a controlled valve and a fresh air mass flow to an intake of an engine. Also, among the sensors accommodated in the system, is an inexpensive but slow-responding lambda sensor in the exhaust stream.

Abstract: A system and an approach for determining various pressures or flows in an internal combustion engine, such as a pressure adjacent a recirculation exhaust gas flow through a controlled valve of an engine. Also, among the sensors accommodated in the system, is a pressure sensor sensing a pressure in an intake manifold of the engine.

Abstract: A system and an approach for determining various pressures or flows in an internal combustion engine, such as a pressure adjacent a recirculation exhaust gas flow through a controlled valve of an engine. Also, among the sensors accommodated in the system, is a pressure sensor sensing a pressure in an intake manifold of the engine.

Abstract: A method of setting actuator position of a variable geometry turbine linked to drive a compressor for a compression ignition engine using exhaust gas recirculation. The method includes detecting an engine transient event; determining current mass air flow through the compressor and exhaust temperature; resetting variable geometry turbine position to maximize mass air flow through the compressor; adding the maximum allowable quantity of fuel; determining exhaust temperature increase; adjusting exhaust pressure to allow an increase in mass air flow and exhaust temperature; and returning to the resetting step until a limit is reached.

Abstract: A method for controlling an internal combustion engine limits emission of undesirable compounds of nitrogen and oxygen and provides increased transient power.

Abstract: A method of setting actuator position of a variable geometry turbine linked to drive a compressor for a compression ignition engine using exhaust gas recirculation. The method includes detecting an engine transient event; determining current mass air flow through the compressor and exhaust temperature; resetting variable geometry turbine position to maximize mass air flow through the compressor; adding the maximum allowable quantity of fuel; determining exhaust temperature increase; adjusting exhaust pressure to allow an increase in mass air flow and exhaust temperature; and returning to the resetting step until a limit is reached.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating an engine to limit soot emissions during fuel-enriched operation. The method includes operating the engine using a first fuel injection pattern and timing to inject fuel into a combustion chamber of the engine. The method further includes receiving a request for an increased engine power output and operating the engine using a second fuel injection pattern and timing to inject more fuel into the combustion in response to the request for the increased power output, where the second fuel injection pattern and timing is configured to minimize soot emissions during enriched fuel operations, such as during transient operations.

Abstract: The present technology provides one or more methods of operating an engine in a motor vehicle. In at least one embodiment, the existence of an engine idle condition is determined. The method may also include determining whether an operator is present in the vehicle. In some embodiments, the engine operates at a performance idle speed when an engine idle condition exists and an operator is present in the vehicle. In further embodiments, the engine operates at a fuel economy idle speed when an idle condition exists and no operator is present in the vehicle. In still further embodiments, the fuel economy idle speed will be lower than the performance idle speed. The present technology anticipates engine workload and controls engine idle speeds. Based on the anticipated workloads, the present technology can reduce engine stalling while also reducing emissions and increasing fuel economy.

Abstract: A system for improving NOx reduction by incorporating an upstream treatment housing having a dual functionality catalyst that includes a diesel oxidation catalyst and a three-way catalyst, and which is positioned upstream of a main exhaust gas treatment system. The upstream treatment housing is positioned in relative close proximity to an exhaust turbine to prevent or minimize a reduction in exhaust gas temperature as the exhaust gas travels between the outlet of the turbine and the upstream treatment housing. By preventing such a reduction in exhaust gas temperature, the three way catalyst in the upstream treatment housing may operate at exhaust gas temperatures higher than those in main exhaust gas treatment system, which may allow for NOx conversion in the upstream treatment housing during certain cold operating or ambient conditions that is not typically attained in the main treatment system during such conditions.

Abstract: The present technology provides one or more methods of operating an engine in a motor vehicle. In at least one embodiment, the existence of an engine idle condition is determined. The method may also include determining whether an operator is present in the vehicle. In some embodiments, the engine operates at a performance idle speed when an engine idle condition exists and an operator is present in the vehicle. In further embodiments, the engine operates at a fuel economy idle speed when an idle condition exists and no operator is present in the vehicle. In still further embodiments, the fuel economy idle speed will be lower than the performance idle speed. The present technology anticipates engine workload and controls engine idle speeds. Based on the anticipated workloads, the present technology can reduce engine stalling while also reducing emissions and increasing fuel economy.