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Engine and method for controlling homogenous charge compression ignition combustion in a diesel engine

US6443104B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2000
Grant dateSep 3, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2020

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

Abstract

An operating characteristic representative of a first stage reaction in HCCI combustion is sensed and used as a control event for injecting water into the combustion chamber to delay the start of combustion of the primary HCCI reaction.

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