IGNITOR FOR NATURAL GAS ENGINEIn one aspect, an engine ignition apparatus for a natural gas engine may include a housing including a drive piston, a floating piston, a controllable hydraulic fluid chamber located between the drive…DRIVE·Oct 21·1 min readFollowF02B1/12Caterpillar Inc.
IGNITOR FOR NATURAL GAS ENGINEIn one aspect, an engine ignition apparatus for a natural gas engine may include a housing including a drive piston, a floating piston, a controllable hydraulic fluid chamber located between the drive…DRIVE·Jul 22·1 min readFollowF02B1/12Caterpillar Inc.
Method and device for introducing microwave energy into a combustion chamber of a combustion engineMethod for introducing microwave energy into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine in which the microwaves enter the combustion chamber via a microwave window, wherein the microwaves a…DRIVE·Sep 7·2 min readFollowF02B1/12MWI MICRO WAVE IGNITION AG [DE]
Method and for the introduction of microwave energy into a combustion chamber of a combustion engine and combustion engineMethod for introducing microwave energy into a combustion chamber of a reciprocating internal combustion engine with at least one cylinder with a cylinder head, wherein the microwaves enter the combus…DRIVE·Sep 7·2 min readFollowF02B1/12MWI MICRO WAVE IGNITION AG [DE]
Method and device for introducing microwave energy into a combustion chamber of a combustion engineMethod for introducing microwave energy into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine in which the microwaves enter the combustion chamber via a microwave window, wherein the microwaves a…DRIVE·Sep 7·2 min readFollowF02B1/12MWI MICRO WAVE IGNITION AG [DE]
Method and for the introduction of microwave energy into a combustion chamber of a combustion engine and combustion engineMethod for introducing microwave energy into a combustion chamber of a reciprocating internal combustion engine with at least one cylinder with a cylinder head, wherein the microwaves enter the combus…DRIVE·Sep 7·2 min readFollowF02B1/12MWI MICRO WAVE IGNITION AG [DE]
ENGINEProvided is an engine with which knocking and misfiring can be suppressed and which is capable of operation by means of premixed compression self-ignition. This engine (1) is equipped with a reforming…DRIVE·Nov 25·1 min readFollowF02B1/12YANMAR CO LTD [JP]
DIESEL ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS, DIESEL ENGINE CONTROL METHOD, AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING DIESEL ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS[Objective] To suppress torque variation, etc. when a diesel engine is switched to premixed combustion. [Means for Solution] Wen the diesel engine is switched to premixed combustion in a state in whic…DRIVE·Oct 7·1 min readFollowF02B1/12NGK SPARK PLUG CO [JP]
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DIESEL ENGINE OPERATING WITH PREMIXED COMBUSTIONTo decrease combustion noise, etc. of a diesel engine(10) at the time of transition to premixed combustion, the cylinder pressure of the diesel engine (10) is detected, and a parameter which is relate…DRIVE·Sep 30·1 min readFollowF02B1/12NGK SPARK PLUG CO [JP]
Self ignition operation of alternative fuel internal combustion enginesA method for operating a self ignition internal combustion engine (ICE) with a low cetane fuel such as alternative fuels, for example pyrolysis oil, as well as an ICE are disclosed. To reach self igni…DRIVE·Sep 4·2 min readFollowF02B1/12CATERPILLAR MOTOREN GMBH & CO [DE]
COMPRESSION-IGNITION LOW OCTANE GASOLINE ENGINEA compression-ignition low octane gasoline engine. The engine uses low octane gasoline and a compression-ignition method, does not require a spark plug, and compared with ordinary gasoline engines, in…DRIVE·May 15·1 min readFollowF02B1/12ZHOU XIANGJIN [CN]
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONTROL DEVICEDisclosed is an internal combustion engine control device (30) which switches between a first operation of compression-igniting a premixed gas in a combustion chamber (10) and a second operation of fo…DRIVE·Oct 10·1 min readFollowF02B1/12IMAGINEERING INC [JP]
Method and apparatus for controlling supercharged engine during compression self-ignition combustionA supercharged engine has a geometric compression ratio to 16 or more and is designed to perform a compression self-ignition combustion under an air-fuel ratio leaner than a stoichiometric air-fuel ra…DRIVE·Aug 17·2 min readFollowF02B1/12MAZDA MOTOR [JP]
Method and apparatus for controlling combustion timing in an homogenous charge compression-ignition engineA method for controlling combustion timing in an homogenous-charge compression-ignition engine, comprising: providing a fuel conduit extending between a source of fuel and at least one fuel introducti…DRIVE·Oct 5·1 min readFollowF02B1/12SOUTHWEST RES INST [US]
Internal combustion engineIn a self-igniting possible range, both intake and exhaust valves (6), (7) are placed in a closure condition for a period from the end of an exhaust stroke and the beginning of an intake stroke for es…DRIVE·Aug 24·1 min readFollowF02B1/12FUJI HEAVY IND LTD [JP]
Method and apparatus for gaseous fuel introduction and controlling combustion in an internal combustion engineA method and apparatus for introducing gaseous fuel into a piston cylinder of an operating internal combustion engine in two separate stages involves monitoring a set of engine parameters, determining…DRIVE·Aug 3·2 min readFollowF02B1/12WESTPORT RES INC [CA]
Engine and method for controlling homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion in a diesel engineThe present invention relates to a method for controlling homogenous charge compression ignition combustion in a diesel engine having at least one combustion chamber in which homogenous charge compres…DRIVE·May 4·1 min readFollowF02B1/12SOUTHWEST RES INST [US]
Internal combustion engine of premixed charge compression self-ignition typeIn an internal combustion engine of a premixed charge compression self-ignition type in which fuel and intake gas are premixed with each other, and the mixture is compressed and self-ignites, target i…DRIVE·Mar 30·1 min readFollowF02B1/12ISUZU MOTORS LTD [JP]
An arrangement and a computer readable storage device for controlling homogeneous charge compression ignition combustionThe invention relates to a method for operating an internal combustion engine operable in compression ignition mode, said engine comprising a fuel supply means, a piston (5) in each cylinder (1) causi…DRIVE·Jan 12·2 min readFollowF02B1/12FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
Method of operating a Diesel engineThe method involves a low engine load mode (A) with homogeneous combustion of the injected fuel through at least one fuel injection during the compression phase between 180 and 0 degrees before top de…DRIVE·Dec 29·1 min readFollowF02B1/12FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
A method for extending HCCI load range using a two-stroke cycle and variable valve actuationA method and system for extending the load range of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) in an internal combustion engine includes detecting a current state of the engine, detecting a load d…DRIVE·Dec 8·1 min readFollowF02B1/12BOSCH GMBH ROBERT [DE]
Internal combustion engineThe internal combustion engine has at least one cylinder in which a fuel-air mixture can be compressed by a piston. The temperature of the mixture in the combustion chamber can be brought to at least …DRIVE·Jul 28·1 min readFollowF02B1/12GE JENBACHER GMBH & CO OHG [AT]
Internal combustion engine, method for auto-ignition operation and computer readable storage deviceThe invention relates to an internal combustion engine comprising a fuel injector (2) for each cylinder; a fuel injection control unit (4) for controlling fuel injection quantity and a piston (5) in e…DRIVE·Jul 7·2 min readFollowF02B1/12FORD GLOBAL TECH INC [US]
Internal combustion engine compressing and auto-igniting air-fuel mixture and method of controlling such internal combustion engineThe technique of the present invention produces a first fuel-air mixture containing a first fuel and the air at a specific ratio, which does not allow for auto ignition of the first fuel-air mixture b…DRIVE·Jan 7·2 min readFollowF02B1/12TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD [JP]
A microgenerator of electrical energyDescribed herein is a microgenerator of electrical energy with a high power density, which uses an internal-combustion micromotor with two combustion chambers (3, 4) set opposite to one another, withi…DRIVE·Nov 12·2 min readFollowF02B1/12FIAT RICERCHE [IT]
Self-ignited mixture compressing internal combustion engine and method of operationThe engine has an insert (1) engaged with a cylinder head (5), a main combustion space (7) in the cylinder, and a pre chamber (4) in the insert to mix a fuel gas and air into an atomized fuel. A nozzl…DRIVE·Oct 29·1 min readFollowF02B1/12MAN B & W DIESEL AG [DE]
Method of injecting fuel for an internal combustion engine having high sensibility injection and engine using such a methodThe top face of the piston (22) has a bowl (26) with a central projection (28). The fuel jet angle (a1) is equal or less than 2Arctg(CD/2F) where CD is the cylinder diameter and F is the distance from…DRIVE·Oct 1·1 min readFollowF02B1/12INST FRANCAIS DU PETROLE [FR]
Combustion control apparatus for a diesel engine, a diesel engine, combustion control method thereof, computer-readable storage medium, and computer programTo suppress deposition of fuel injected at an early timing on a wall surface for preventing the degradation in fuel efficiency and the increase in the amount of harmful components in exhaust gas, in a…DRIVE·Oct 1·2 min readFollowF02B1/12MAZDA MOTOR [JP]
Combustion control apparatus for an engine, an engine, combustion control method thereof, computer-readable storage medium, and computer programTo optimize an ignition timing of premixture for improving fuel efficiency regardless of significant change in EGR ratio or fluctuation in temperature of recirculated exhaust gas and temperature in a …DRIVE·Oct 1·2 min readFollowF02B1/12MAZDA MOTOR [JP]
Internal combustion engine having fuel injection deviceThe engine, having at least one cylinder (10) with a head containing valves, has a fuel injector for each cylinder which delivers multiple jets (30) of fuel towards a concave annular cavity (34) in th…DRIVE·Sep 17·1 min readFollowF02B1/12INST FRANCAIS DU PETROLE [FR]
Method and engine ensuring the mixture of at least one gaseous fluid, like air, and a fuel in a combustion chamber of a direct injection internal combustion engineThe method is for charge mixing in a motor vehicle internal combustion engine cylinder (10) with a piston (22) having a bowl recess (28) formed in the piston crown. The fuel is injected (24) over an a…DRIVE·Sep 3·1 min readFollowF02B1/12INST FRANCAIS DU PETROLE [FR]
COMPRESSION IGNITION INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINEIt is an object of the present invention to provide a compression ignition internal combustion engine capable of making compatible an increase in compression self-ignition operating area with an optim…DRIVE·May 14·2 min readFollowF02B1/12HITACHI LTD [JP]
Controller of compression-ignition engineThe invention relates to a control system for a compression injection engine (50) that can prevent deterioration in exhaust purification at the time of the switching of combustion between spark igniti…DRIVE·Apr 2·1 min readFollowF02B1/12HITACHI LTD [JP]
Method of controlling ignition timing of compression ignition engine of premixed mixture typeThe invention relates to a method of controlling the timing of ignition of a compression ignition internal combustion engine of a premixed mixture type in which a premixed gas is self-ignited through …DRIVE·Apr 2·1 min readFollowF02B1/12HITACHI LTD [JP]
Direct injection diesel engineCleaning of exhaust gas and reduction of fuel costs are aimed at while realizing homogenious charge (or pre-mixing) compression ignition combustion and performing fuel injection in a suitable manner i…DRIVE·Mar 12·2 min readFollowF02B1/12ISUZU MOTORS LTD [JP]
Combustion control of an internal combustion engineCurves (A,A') show the pressure and energy release against crankshaft angle for a diesel/air/recirculated exhaust fuel mixture which has about 70% exhaust gas. If a smaller proportion (60%) of recircu…DRIVE·Jan 29·1 min readFollowF02B1/12INST FRANCAIS DU PETROLE [FR]
Gas-fueled, compression ignition engine with maximized pilot ignition intensityPilot fuel injection and/or ignition are controlled in a pilot ignited, gas-fueled, compression ignition engine so as to maintain a relationship Dp/Di of < 1, where Dp is the duration of the pilot inj…DRIVE·Aug 28·2 min readFollowF02B1/12CLEAN AIR PARTNERS INC [US]
Combustion control apparatus for engineWhen an engine (1) operates in a low and medium load area and in a low and medium speed area, the combustion mode is established as a compression ignition combustion (S2) and when the engine (1) opera…DRIVE·Aug 28·1 min readFollowF02B1/12FUJI HEAVY IND LTD [JP]
Engine with controlled auto-ignitionA multi cylinder internal combustion engine 10 is described in which each cylinder is capable of operating within a predetermined auto ignition load/speed range. Selected cylinders are disabled when t…DRIVE·Aug 21·1 min readFollowF02B1/12FORD GLOBAL TECH INC [US]
Self-igniting engineIn a self-igniting possible range, both intake and exhaust valves (6),(7) are placed in a closure condition for a period from the end of an exhaust stroke and the beginning of an intake stroke for est…DRIVE·Mar 13·1 min readFollowF02B1/12FUJI HEAVY IND LTD [JP]
