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Oil injection methods for combustion enhancement in natural gas reciprocating engines

US10989146B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2018
Grant dateApr 27, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method is provided that introduces oil droplets into the combustion chamber of a lean burn natural gas engine via dedicated channels located in the cylinder head and a valve seat insert for providing multiple distributed sources of ignition in addition to the spark plug based ignition system.

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