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Supplementary fuel system for enhancing low temperature engine operation

US4441467A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 23, 1982
Grant dateApr 10, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 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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