Supplementary fuel system for enhancing low temperature engine operation
US4441467A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 1982 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M13/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A supplementary fuel system adds gasoline to the induction passage of an ethanol fueled engine to start and sustain operation of the engine at low temperatures. The gasoline is added during cranking of the engine and in response to a rapid increase in induction passage pressure.
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