System and method for facilitating homogeneous charge...

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2010-03-24

2010-10-12

Huynh, Hai H (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

High tension ignition system

Multiple spark ignition system

C123S406550, C123S14500A

Reexamination Certificate

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07810478

ABSTRACT:
A method of transitioning between homogeneous charge compression ignition and spark ignition in a combustion chamber of an engine that is configured for homogeneous charge compression ignition under at least some engine operating conditions and for spark ignition under at least some engine operating conditions, the method comprising heating contents of the combustion chamber with a glow plug prior to transitioning between homogeneous charge compression ignition and spark ignition.

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