Methods and systems for operating a glow plug are disclosed. In one example, current supplied to a glow plug can be controlled to promote combustion stability of a cylinder after an engine start. Engine feedgas hydrocarbons may be reduced during conditions where combustion stability may be otherwise reduced in order to reduce tailpipe emissions.
申请公布号
US2012138033(A1)
申请公布日期
2012.06.07
申请号
US201113270906
申请日期
2011.10.11
申请人
KURTZ ERIC;TENNISON PAUL JOSEPH;MAY DAVID A.;FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC