Control for knock suppression fluid separator in a motor vehicle
US7389751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for an engine of a vehicle, comprising of a cylinder located in the engine, a delivery system configured to deliver fuel and a fluid to at least an engine cylinder while the vehicle is traveling, said fluid comprising alcohol and/or water, and a control system for varying an amount of said fuel and fluid delivered to the cylinder in different ratios as a condition varies, said controller further varying a spark timing of a spark in said cylinder as an amount of alcohol and/or water in said fluid varies.
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