Controlling engine with particle filter for engine exhaust gases, comprises using estimate of dilution rate of fuel in oil to define when to regenerate filter

摘要

The process establishes an estimate of the dilution rate (Pdil) of fuel in oil and authorizes the regeneration when the estimate of the dilution rate is less than a preset dilution threshold. The process handles data and controls the engine to achieve regeneration of the particle filter when necessary. The variation in dilution rate (dPdil) is evaluated by a first function (-Fevap) representing the evaporation of the fuel while no regeneration of the filter is in progress, and by a second function while the filter is being regenerated. The second function is the sum of the first function and a third function (Grege). The variation in the dilution rate is evaluated as a function of the speed of rotation of the engine (N) and a variable representing the load on the engine (Qc), such as the flow of injected fuel. The functions are recorded in the form of graphs.