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Method of introducing fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion spark-ignition engine with direct fuel injection

US5988136A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 1998
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2018

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

Abstract

In order to reduce No.sub.x and HC emissions during starting and warm-up of a throttled internal combustion spark-ignition engine with direct injection, the beginning of fuel injection into the combustion chamber is shifted into the compression phase, while the total air ratio .lambda. is 1 or slightly lean.

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