Internal-combustion engines – Accessories – Covers – trays – vibrators – corrosion inhibitors – air filters
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-02
2005-08-02
Yuen, Henry C. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Accessories
Covers, trays, vibrators, corrosion inhibitors, air filters
Reexamination Certificate
active
06923155
ABSTRACT:
An accurate method of determining the power developed by selected cylinders of a multiple cylinder engine is based on the concept of controlling engine rpm for test purposes by adjusting the load on the engine instead of controlling speed by adjusting the fuel rate as is commonly done in normal engine operation. The method may be utilized for evaluating cylinder performance and for accurately balancing the output of the individual cylinders. It is particularly useful in railroad applications where the engine operates a generator that produces electric power and the system is provided with dynamic braking grids, which can be utilized as resistor grids for load testing the engine. However, the method is also applicable to other engines and other engine arrangements where engine power may be absorbed by a generator or dynamometer for controlling the load for test purposes.
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Gottemoller Paul
Polen Jerry Van
Silvers Bradley S.
Solomons Keith E.
Ali Hyder
Cook Alex McFarron Manzo Cummings & Mehler, Ltd.
Electro-Motive Diesel Inc.
Yuen Henry C.
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