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Method of fuel treatment and distribution

US4366782A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 1981
Grant dateJan 4, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel treatment and distribution apparatus for use with an internal combustion engine comprising an alcohol storage tank, PA1 a vaporizer, PA1 a catalyst containing reactor, PA1 a dissociated alcohol storage tank, PA1 and a by-pass conduit means, PA2 said alcohol storage tank being in fluid flow communication with said vaporizer means, PA2 said alcohol storage tank being in fluid flow communication with said by-pass conduit means, PA2 said vaporizer being in fluid flow communication with said catalyst containing reactor means, PA2 said catalyst containing reactor means being in fluid flow communication with said dissociated gas storage tank, PA2 said dissociated gas storage tank being in fluid flow communication and internal combustion engine said by-pass conduit means being in fluid flow communication with said internal combustion engine whereby peak operating capacity being handled by addition of liquid alcohol through said by-pass conduit.

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