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Bi Fuel Engine Control Unit For Detecting Malfunctioning Of Compressed Natural Gas (Cng) System

Abstract: ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) for detecting dynamic malfunctioning of a CNG system including a high-pressure gas tank (102) with receptor in a bi-fuel vehicle. The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) includes an engine management system (200) coupled with a processor (103a) and a memory (103b) to determine deviation between the calculated actual distance covered and the determined estimated distance and generate, on an instrument panel, a service alert to user for servicing the CNG system including the high-pressure gas tank (102) receptor of the bi-fuel vehicle when cumulative determined deviation, for a pre-defined number of gas fillings, is greater than a predefined threshold value of deviation. [[TO BE PUBLISHED WITH FIG. 1]]

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Application #
Filing Date
30 September 2022
Publication Number
14/2024
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED
1 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, India

Inventors

1. RAJESH DHAUNDIYAL
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Palam Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana-122015, India.
2. HARISH CHANDRA
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Palam Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana-122015, India.
3. AJAY AGGARWAL
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Palam Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana-122015, India.

Specification

Description:BI-FUEL ENGINE CONTROL UNIT FOR DETECTING MALFUNCTIONING OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) SYSTEM
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure, in general, relates to a service alert indication system and method for a bi-fuel vehicle, and more particularly to a service alert indication system and method for detecting static and dynamic malfunctioning of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) system in a bi-fuel vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure.
[0003] With the evolution of technology, gaseous fuels have been considered an alternative fuel for vehicles. With this need, the vehicles are designed as bi-fuel vehicles with multi-fuel engines capable of running on two fuels. The two fuels are stored in separate tanks and the same engine is evolved to run on one fuel at a time. Further, the bi-fuel vehicle is also used for overall better fuel efficiency, low emission of hazardous substances in the exhaust gas, and so on. For example, the bi-fuel vehicle typically burns gasoline and a volatile alternate fuel such as natural gases like compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), hydrogen, etc.
[0004] In a bi-fuel vehicle, the gas fuel is stored in specifically designed high-pressure tanks, which carry fuels at very high pressure. At high pressure filling chances of receptor damage and other CNG system (including its component, i.e., high-pressure tank, receptor, valve, regulator, fuel injector, etc.,) is high over prolonged usage and becomes risky. The high-pressure tanks and high-pressure fuel delivery system which carry gaseous fuel at very high pressure, it is required to indicate to the driver accurately, when service is due for the CNG system.
[0005] At present, service of the CNG system in a bi-fuel vehicle is done at a specific interval, may be randomly or as per the statutory guidelines. These random checks cannot ascertain the malfunctioning or leakage in the CNG system efficiently and precisely.
[0006] Therefore, there is a need to provide an engine management system and method for detecting malfunctioning of the CNG system in a bi-fuel vehicle during static and dynamic conditions.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0008] It is a general object of the present disclosure to provide engine management system and method for a bi-fuel vehicle.
[0009] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide engine management system and method for detecting static and dynamic malfunctioning in a CNG system in a bi-fuel vehicle.
[0010] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide engine management system and method that provides service alerts after detecting dynamic malfunctioning in the CNG system in a bi-fuel vehicle.
[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide engine management system and method that provides periodic service alerts to the user for servicing of the CNG system of the bi-fuel vehicle.
[0012] It is another object of the present disclosure is to provide engine management system and method to track the health of the bi-fuel vehicle.
[0013] It is another object of the present subject matter to ensure better drivability by replacing the faulty parts or components in the CNG system.
[0014] It is another object of the present subject matter to disable the running of bi-fuel vehicles on gas fuel till faulty part/component of the CNG system is replaced.
[0015] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a preferred form of the present invention is illustrated.
SUMMARY
[0016] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to an engine management system and method for detecting dynamic (real-time) malfunctioning of a CNG system in a bi-fuel vehicle. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0017] The present disclosure relates to a Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit for detecting dynamic malfunctioning of the CNG system in a bi-fuel vehicle. The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit includes an engine management system coupled with a processor and a memory to determine, by a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor positioned in high pressure line, mass of fuel in high-pressure gas tank. The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit counts the number of gas fillings in the high-pressure gas tank through the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor, by analysing the difference in mass of fuel in the high-pressure gas tank. The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit determines the pre-defined mileage of the bi-fuel vehicle, an estimated distance to be covered by the bi-fuel vehicle in each filling cycle based on the determined mass of the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank. The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit calculates the actual distance covered by the bi-fuel vehicle based on vehicle speed and time duration in which the bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank and also determines deviation between the calculated actual distance covered and the determined estimated distance. Further, the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit generates a service alert to user on an instrument panel, for servicing the CNG system of the bi-fuel vehicle when cumulative determined deviation, for a pre-defined number of gas fillings, is greater than a predefined threshold value of deviation.
[0018] In an aspect, the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit receives through the engine management system, the bi-fuel vehicle speed and the time duration in which bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank from an Engine Electronic Control Unit.
[0019] In an aspect, the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit generates through the engine management system, periodic service alert to the user for servicing of the CNG system and disable gaseous running mode of the bi-fuel vehicle upon reaching a predefined threshold limit after generating the first service alert.
[0020] In an aspect, the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit generates through the engine management system, mandatory fitness check service alert at a predefined time period based on installation data of the high-pressure gas tank.
[0021] In an aspect, the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit stores data of determined deviation records and service records permanently to track health of the bi-fuel vehicle based on the stored data.
[0022] In an aspect, the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit transmits the service alert in audio and visual forms.
[0023] The present disclosure further relates to a method for detecting malfunctioning of a CNG system in a bi-fuel vehicle having a Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit. The method includes determining, by a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor positioned on high pressure side of the bi-fuel vehicle, mass of fuel in high-pressure gas tank; counting, by the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor, number of gas fillings in the high pressure gas tank by analysing the difference in mass in the high-pressure gas tank; determining, based on pre-defined mileage of the vehicle, an estimated distance to be covered by the bi-fuel vehicle in each filling cycle based on the determined mass of the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank; calculating actual distance covered by the bi-fuel vehicle based on vehicle speed and time duration in which bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank; determining deviation between the calculated actual distance covered and the determined estimated distance; generating, on an instrument panel, a service alert to user for servicing the CNG system of the bi-fuel vehicle when cumulative determined deviation, for a pre-defined number of gas fillings, is greater than a predefined threshold value of deviation.
[0024] In an aspect, the method includes receiving by the engine management system, the bi-fuel vehicle speed and the time duration in which bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank from an Engine Electronic Control Unit.
[0025] In an aspect, the method includes generating, by the engine management system, periodic service alert to the user for servicing of the CNG system; and disabling, by the engine management system, gaseous running mode of the bi-fuel vehicle upon reaching a predefined threshold limit after generating the first service alert.
[0026] In an aspect, the method includes generating, by the engine management system, mandatory fitness check service alert at a predefined time period based on installation data of the high-pressure gas tank.
[0027] In an aspect, the method includes storing data, by the engine management system of determined deviation records and service records permanently to track health of the bi-fuel vehicle based on the stored data.
[0028] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
[0029] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.
[0030] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0031] The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
[0032] FIG. 1 illustrates an architecture of an engine management system with Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit for detecting static and/or dynamic malfunctioning of a CNG system in a bi-fuel vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0033] FIG. 2 illustrates a method for detecting dynamic malfunctioning of a CNG system by a Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit in a bi-fuel vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0034] The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the number of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0036] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0037] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
[0038] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0040] Embodiments explained herein pertain to an engine management system (200) for detecting dynamic malfunctioning of a CNG system including a high-pressure gas tank (102) with a receptor, valve, pipe, fuel injectors, all components provided on high pressure side in a bi-fuel vehicle. FIG. 1 illustrates an architecture of an engine management system (200) with Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) for detecting dynamic malfunctioning of a CNG system including a high-pressure gas tank (102) with a receptor, gas supply pipe, fuel injectors, valve in the high-pressure side of a bi-fuel vehicle.
[0041] In FIG. 1 the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) includes an engine management system (200) coupled with a processor (103a) and a memory (103b). The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) is coupled with an Engine Electronic Control Unit (101) of a vehicle with the communication line (104a), such as CAN. The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) is also coupled with the high-pressure gas tank (102) through the communication line (104b). The high-pressure line/side (104c) of the bi-fuel vehicle has a pressure sensor (102a) and a temperature sensor (102b) which is used to determine mass of fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102). The high-pressure side (104c) of the bi-fuel vehicle may be defined in between the high-pressure gas tank (102) and regulator in the vehicle. In another embodiment, the pressure sensor (102a) and the temperature sensor (102b) may be provided at the high-pressure line/side (104c). In yet another embodiment, the pressure sensor (102a) and the temperature sensor (102b) maybe provided inside the high-pressure gas tank (102) to determine the pressure and the temperature of the gas inside the gas tank (102).
[0042] As shown in FIG. 1 the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) counts the number of gas filling cycle in the high-pressure gas tank (102) through the pressure sensor (102a) and the temperature sensor (102b), by analysing the difference in the mass in the high-pressure gas tank (102). Further, the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) also analyses the change in temperature of the high-pressure gas tank (102) after each gas filling. Based on the temperature (T) and pressure (P) parameters, the mass (M) of the gas fuel is determined using the principle PV=nRT, where P denotes pressure, V denotes Volume, n denotes number of moles, R denotes gas constant, and T denotes temperature.
[0043] As shown in FIG. 1 the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) determines the pre-defined mileage (K) of the bi-fuel vehicle from the stored memory, an estimated distance (ED) to be covered by the bi-fuel vehicle in each filling cycle based on the determined mass (M) of the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102). The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) also calculates the actual distance (AD) covered by the bi-fuel vehicle based on vehicle speed (S) and time (T) duration in which the bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel present in the high-pressure gas tank (102) and also determines deviation (?A) between the calculated actual distance covered and the determined estimated distance.
[0044] For Example: Based on determined mass of fuel (M) and pre-defined mileage (K), the estimated distance is ED which is equivalent to M*K. Based on identified speed (S) and running time (T) during gaseous fuel, information from the Engine Electronic Control Unit (101) of the bi-fuel vehicle, the actual distance is determined AD=S*T. The deviation is determined after comparing the estimated distance with the actual distance [(?A) = (ED) - (AD)]. Similarly, deviation is calculated for each fuel filling cycle and deviation is stored in the memory for further processing.
[0045] As shown in FIG. 1 the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) receives through the engine management system (200), speed of the bi-fuel vehicle and the time duration in which bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102) from an Engine Electronic Control Unit (101). Further, the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) generates a service alert to user on an instrument panel, for servicing the CNG system including the high-pressure gas tank (102) receptor of the bi-fuel vehicle when cumulative determined deviation (?Ax = ?A1 + ?A2 + ?A3…. ?An), for a pre-defined number of gas fillings (X) cycles, is greater than a predefined threshold value (Y) of deviation. All the predefined or pre-determine values are pre-stored in the Bi-fuel Engine Control Unit (103) for processing. For Example: the alert is generated when determined cumulative deviation ?Ax is greater than the predefined threshold value (Y).
[0046] As shown in FIG. 1 the engine management system (200) of the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) generates periodic service alerts to the user for servicing of the CNG system including the high-pressure gas tank (102) with the receptor. The engine management system (200) of the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) disables gas running mode of the bi-fuel vehicle upon reaching a predefined threshold limit (KM) after generating the first service alert.
[0047] As shown in FIG. 1 the engine management system (200) of the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) generates mandatory fitness check service alert at a predefined time period (TT) based on installation data, for example, time and date of installation and type of cylinder, of the high-pressure gas tank (102). The mandatory fitness check service alert is generated normally before the statutory time limit which is pre-stored in the memory of the vehicle. The high-pressure gas tank (102) installation details along with the service ID is scanned and saved in the Engine Electronic Control Unit (101).
[0048] In an embodiment, the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) stores data of the determined deviation records and the service records permanently to track health of the bi-fuel vehicle based on the stored data. The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) transmits the service alert in audio and visual manner using any display device or instrument panel (202) or through an application in user’s smartphone.
[0049] FIG. 2 illustrates a method for detecting malfunctioning of a CNG system including a high-pressure gas tank (102) with receptor in a bi-fuel vehicle having a Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103). The order in which the method 300 is described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks can be combined in any appropriate order to carry out the method 300 or an alternative method. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the method 300 without departing from the scope of the subject matter described herein.
[0050] At block 302, the method includes determining, by a pressure sensor (102a) and a temperature sensor (102b) arranged on high pressure side (104c), mass of fuel in high-pressure gas tank (102).
[0051] At block 304, the method includes counting, by the pressure sensor (102a) and the temperature sensor (102b), number of gas fillings in the high-pressure gas tank (102) by analysing the difference in mass of the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102).
[0052] At block 306, the method includes determining, based on pre-defined mileage of the vehicle, an estimated distance to be covered by the bi-fuel vehicle in each filling cycle based on the determined mass of the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102).
[0053] At block 308, the method includes calculating actual distance covered by the bi-fuel vehicle based on vehicle speed and time duration in which bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102). The method also includes receiving by the engine management system (200), the bi-fuel vehicle speed and the time duration in which bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102) from an Engine Electronic Control Unit (101).
[0054] At block 310, the method includes determining deviation between the calculated actual distance covered and the determined estimated distance.
[0055] At block 312, the method includes generating, on an instrument panel, a service alert to user for servicing the CNG system including the high-pressure gas tank (102) with receptor of the bi-fuel vehicle when cumulative determined deviation, for a pre-defined number of gas fillings, is greater than a predefined threshold value of deviation.
[0056] In an embodiment, the method includes generating, by the engine management system (200), periodic service alert to the user for servicing of the CNG system including the high-pressure gas tank (102) with receptor; and disabling, by the engine management system (200), gaseous running mode of the bi-fuel vehicle upon reaching a predefined threshold limit after generating the first service alert. The method also includes generating, by the engine management system (200), mandatory fitness check service alert at a predefined time period based on installation data of the high-pressure gas tank (102).
[0057] Technical advantages:
[0058] The present disclosure is able to provide engine management system and method for detecting dynamic (real-time) malfunctioning of a CNG system including a high-pressure gas tank with a receptor in a bi-fuel vehicle.
[0059] The present disclosure is able to provide engine management system and method that provides service alert after detecting dynamic malfunctioning of a CNG system including a high-pressure gas tank with the receptor in a bi-fuel vehicle.
[0060] The present disclosure is able to provide engine management system and method that provides periodic service alert to the user for servicing of the high-pressure gas tank of the bi-fuel vehicle.
[0061] The present disclosure is able to provide engine management system and method to track the health of the bi-fuel vehicle.
[0062] The present disclosure is able to ensure better drivability by replacing faulty CNG system including high-pressure gas tank with receptors.
[0063] The present disclosure disables running of bi-fuel vehicle on gaseous fuel till high-pressure gas tank with the receptor is replaced.
[0064] The above description does not provide specific details of the manufacture or design of the various components. Those of skill in the art are familiar with such details, and unless departures from those techniques are set out, techniques, known, related art or later developed designs and materials should be employed. Those in the art can choose suitable manufacturing and design details.
[0065] It should be understood, however, that all of these and similar terms are to be associated with the appropriate physical quantities and are merely convenient labels applied to these quantities. Unless specifically stated otherwise, as apparent from the discussion herein, it is appreciated that throughout the description, discussions utilizing terms such as “receiving,” or “transmitting,” or the like, refer to the action and processes of an electronic control unit, or similar electronic computing device, that manipulates and transforms data represented as physical (electronic) quantities within the control unit’s registers and memories into other data similarly represented as physical quantities within the control unit memories or registers or other such information storage, transmission or display devices.
[0066] Further, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
[0067] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein, including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.
[0068] It will be appreciated that variants of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into many other different systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. A Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) for detecting malfunctioning of a CNG system including a high-pressure gas tank (102) with a receptor in a bi-fuel vehicle, the Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) comprises:
an engine management system (200) coupled with a processor (103a) and a memory (103b) to:
determine, by a pressure sensor (102a) and a temperature sensor (102b) positioned at high pressure side (104c) of the bi-fuel vehicle, mass of fuel in high-pressure gas tank (102);
count, by the pressure sensor (102a) and the temperature sensor (102b), number of gas fillings in the high-pressure gas tank (102) by analysing the difference in mass in the high-pressure gas tank (102);
determine, based on pre-defined mileage of the bi-fuel vehicle, an estimated distance to be covered by the bi-fuel vehicle in each filling cycle based on the determined mass of the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102);
calculate actual distance covered by the bi-fuel vehicle based on vehicle speed and time duration in which bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102);
determine deviation between the calculated actual distance covered and the determined estimated distance; and
generate, on an instrument panel (202), a service alert to user for servicing the CNG system of the bi-fuel vehicle when cumulative determined deviation, for a pre-defined number of gas fillings, is greater than a predefined threshold value of deviation.
2. The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the engine management system (200) receives the bi-fuel vehicle speed and the time duration in which bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102) from an Engine Electronic Control Unit (101).
3. The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the engine management system (200):
generate periodic service alert to the user for servicing of the high-pressure gas tank (102) receptor; and
disable gaseous running mode of the bi-fuel vehicle upon reaching a predefined threshold limit (KM) after generating the first service alert.
4. The Bi-Fuel Electronic Control Unit (103) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the engine management system (200): generate mandatory fitness check service alert at a predefined time period (TT) based on installation data of the high-pressure gas tank (102).
5. The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the engine management system (200): stores data of determined deviation records and service records permanently to track health of the bi-fuel vehicle based on the stored data.
6. The Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the service alert is audio and visual.
7. A method (300) for detecting malfunctioning of a high-pressure gas tank (102) with a receptor in a bi-fuel vehicle having a Bi-Fuel Engine Control Unit (103), the method comprises:
determining, by a pressure sensor (102a) and a temperature sensor (102b) positioned on ae high-pressure side (102) of the bi-fuel vehicle, mass of fuel in high-pressure gas tank (102);
counting, by the pressure sensor (102a), number of gas fillings in the high-pressure gas tank (102) by analysing the difference in mass in the high-pressure gas tank (102);
determining, based on pre-defined mileage of the vehicle, an estimated distance to be covered by the bi-fuel vehicle in each filling cycle based on the determined mass of the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102);
calculating actual distance covered by the bi-fuel vehicle based on vehicle speed and time duration in which bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102);
determining deviation between the calculated actual distance covered and the determined estimated distance; and
generating, on an instrument panel (202), a service alert to user for servicing the high-pressure gas tank (102) receptor of the bi-fuel vehicle when cumulative determined deviation, for a pre-defined number of gas fillings, is greater than a predefined threshold value of deviation.
8. The method (300) as claimed in claim 7, wherein receiving by the engine management system (200), the bi-fuel vehicle speed and the time duration in which bi-fuel vehicle run on the fuel in the high-pressure gas tank (102) from an Engine Electronic Control Unit (101).
9. The method (300) as claimed in claim 7, further comprising
generating, by the engine management system (200), periodic service alert to the user for servicing of the high-pressure gas tank (102) receptor; and
disabling, by the engine management system (200), gaseous running mode of the bi-fuel vehicle upon reaching a predefined threshold limit (K) after generating the first service alert.
10. The method as claimed in claim 7, further comprising generating, by the engine management system (200), mandatory fitness check service alert at a predefined time period (TT) based on installation data of the high-pressure gas tank (102).
11. The method (300) as claimed in claim 7, further comprising storing data, by the engine management system (200) of determined deviation records and service records permanently to track health of the bi-fuel vehicle based on the stored data.

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1 202211056345-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [30-09-2022(online)].pdf 2022-09-30
2 202211056345-FORM 1 [30-09-2022(online)].pdf 2022-09-30
3 202211056345-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [30-09-2022(online)].pdf 2022-09-30
4 202211056345-DRAWINGS [30-09-2022(online)].pdf 2022-09-30
5 202211056345-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [30-09-2022(online)].pdf 2022-09-30
6 202211056345-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [30-09-2022(online)].pdf 2022-09-30
7 202211056345-FORM-26 [17-11-2022(online)].pdf 2022-11-17
8 202211056345-FORM 18 [17-11-2022(online)].pdf 2022-11-17
9 202211056345-Information under section 8(2) [23-11-2022(online)].pdf 2022-11-23
10 202211056345-Others-281222.pdf 2023-01-04
11 202211056345-GPA-281222.pdf 2023-01-04
12 202211056345-Correspondence-281222.pdf 2023-01-04
13 202211056345-Correspondence-281222-1.pdf 2023-01-04
14 202211056345-POA [22-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-22
15 202211056345-FORM 13 [22-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-22
16 202211056345-AMENDED DOCUMENTS [22-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-22
17 202211056345-Response to office action [11-07-2025(online)].pdf 2025-07-11