Method and apparatus for starting an alcohol engine
US4413594A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 1982 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M1/165
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a method and apparatus for starting an alcohol engine equipped with a starting motor, alcohol is converted into a high-temperature gaseous mixture containing a relatively highly volatile substance. The gas is cooled to provide a liquid condensate containing the relatively highly volatile substance. The liquid condensate is supplied to the engine as fuel when the starting motor is in operation.
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