Caterpillar Inc.
FUEL LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM
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Abstract:
Fuel leak detection systems and methods are disclosed. A method for detecting a fuel leak for a fuel system of an engine includes detecting a ramp up of the engine. The method includes measuring rail pressure of a fuel rail during the ramp up. The method also includes determining a fuel leak exists in the fuel system based on the measured rail pressure during the ramp up. In accordance with a determination that a fuel leak exists, the method includes outputting an indication of the fuel leak in the fuel system.
Status:
Application
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
24 Feb 2021
Issue date:
25 Aug 2022