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Control for alcohol/water/gasoline injection

US8434431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2006
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

A system for controlling an engine is described. In one example, fuel and a fluid are delivered to the engine cylinder, the fluid including at least some water. The amount of fuel and fluid delivered is adjusted in different ratios as a condition varies to address both pre-ignition and knock.

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