Rotary engine with pilot subchambers
US10801394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary engine including at least two pilot subchambers each in parallel fluid communication with the internal cavity, so that each pilot subchamber is in fluid communication with the combustion chambers as the rotor rotates. Each of the at least two pilot subchambers in fluid communication with a corresponding pilot fuel injector. At least one ignition source is configured for igniting fuel in the pilot subchambers. A compound engine assembly and a method of combusting fuel in a rotary engine are also discussed.
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