Method and apparatus for extending high load operation in a...

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2007-11-19

2009-08-18

Gimie, Mahmoud (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Water and hydrocarbon

C123S305000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07574983

ABSTRACT:
A method for controlling combustion within an internal combustion engine includes operating the engine in one of an HCCI and SI combustion modes and injecting water into a combustion chamber of the engine during at least periods of relatively high engine load conditions, the injecting water absorbing heat to reduce the occurrence of unintentional combustion ignition.

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