Fuel enhancement system for an internal combustion engine
US7951288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G32/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of for treating a hydrocarbon fuel comprises applying a plurality of shock waves to the fuel at a frequency and intensity such as to increase the combustion efficiency of the fuel. An apparatus for treating a hydrocarbon fuel comprises a fuel treatment chamber; an inlet for introducing a hydrocarbon fuel to be treated into the treatment chamber; an outlet for removing a treated hydrocarbon fuel from the treatment chamber; and a means for imparting a plurality of shock waves to fuel within the treatment chamber at a frequency and intensity such as to increase the combustion efficiency of the fuel. The apparatus is particularly suitable for installation in the fuel supply system of an internal combustion engine.
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