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Controlling the injection in a fuel system selectively operable with gasoline or fuel gas

US6679221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2001
Grant dateJan 20, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control method comprises the steps of: selectively supplying fuel gas to some cylinders of an engine on the basis of the power required from it; selecting the quantity of fuel gas supplied to each of the cylinders; and selecting, in successive engines cycles, different cylinders to supply with fuel gas according to a predetermined scheme of rotation.

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