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System and method for circulating fuel through a direct injection pump of a bi-fuel engine

US9303605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2011
Grant dateApr 5, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2035

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

Abstract

A fuel supply system for supplying a bi-fuel engine with a first fuel type, e.g., gasoline, includes a cooling circuit. The cooling circuit circulates the first fuel type through a direct injection pump assembly to prevent the first fuel type from overheating within the direct injection pump assembly.

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