System and method for operation of an engine having multiple...

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2006-03-06

2008-12-30

Vo, Hieu T (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Accessories

Covers, trays, vibrators, corrosion inhibitors, air filters

C123S295000, C123S305000

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07469672

ABSTRACT:
A method of operating an engine having a plurality of combustion cylinders configured to produce an engine output, including adjusting a condition of the engine to achieve combustion by each of spark ignition and homogeneous charge compression ignition, and varying the engine output by at least varying a number of cylinders carrying out combustion.

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