Dual Combustion Mode Engine

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2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Tran, Binh Q. (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Internal combustion engine with treatment or handling of...

Having auxiliary device mechanically driven by exhaust gas

C060S278000, C060S285000, C060S286000, C123S295000, C123S435000, C123S443000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11276210

ABSTRACT:
An internal combustion engine is disclosed in which at least one cylinder is adapted to run in homogeneous-charge compression-ignition (HCCI) combustion mode and at least one cylinder is adapted to run in spark-ignition (SI) combustion mode with the HCCI cylinder having a compression ratio at least 2 ratios higher than the SI cylinder. The intakes and exhausts of the HCCI and SI cylinders are separated with a throttle valve disposed in each intake and exhaust aftertreatment devices tailored to each combustion mode disposed in the exhausts.

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