Equivalence-boosted sliding vane internal combustion engine
US5727517A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B2075/027
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sliding vane internal combustion engine that provides one or more expansion gas ducts directing pressurized gases from expansion volumes of the vane engine into an intake charge so as to increase the intake charge density. One or more intercoolers may be coupled to the expansion gas ducts to cool the pressurized gases flowing into the intake region. One or more bypass passages may also be provided to direct the pressurized gas flow around the corresponding intercooler. One or more flow control valves may be provided to control the rate of the pressurized gas flow into the intake region.
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