Abstract:
Expansion chambers for two-cycle engines (22) include a moveable closure piston (44) which selectively increases the flow cross-sectional area geometrically upon increasing back pressure. The improved expansion chamber (20) thus results in better regulation of the back pressure in the two-cycle engine (22). Several expansion chamber embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract:
A method for monitoring the performance of a catalytic converter (34) computes the oxygen storage capacity and desorption capacity of a catalyst within the catalytic converter (34). An engine control unit (10) receives mass flow rate information of air from a mass air flow rate sensor (12) and an injector driver (24), and receives electrical signals from an upstream exhaust gas sensor (28) and a downstream exhaust gas sensor (30). The engine control unit (10) calculates normalized air fuel ratios for the exhaust gas entering and leaving the catalytic converter (34) and performs numerical integration to determine the oxygen storage capacity and oxygen desorption capacity of the catalyst in the catalytic converter (34). The calculated oxygen storage and desorption capacities of the catalyst are compared with threshold values to determine the performance of the catalytic converter (34).
Abstract:
The object of the present invention is a method and a device for improving combustion in combustion processes and to achieve cleaner emissions. The invention is primarily aimed at introducing an oxidizer in gaseous form to metal-containing surfaces or surfaces onto which oxidizers can deposit in the combustion area or its proximity, so that a direct convergence with the fuel feed and its admixture with air is obtained. Via an engine feedback control system is effected the regulation of the flow supply, on the one hand the gaseous flow itself and on the other the flow speed and concentration according to the engine load, motor speed, temperature, fuel consumption and emitting gaseous emissions.
Abstract:
In a V-engine a reactor (24; 24') for reducing the content of undesired compounds in the exhaust gas, such as NOx, is disposed between the two rows of cylinders (4). With this positioning the reactor does not occupy space in the engine room around the engine and at the same time the reactor is kept hot by the radiation and convection heat generated by the engine when the exhaust gas is not flown through the reactor. The reactor (24') may be integral with the exhaust gas receiver (18') of the engine, preferably so that the internal cavity of the receiver is separated from the reactor by means of a partition wall (28'), thereby making it possible to pass only exhaust gas through the reactor when there is a need for purification of the gas.
Abstract:
The catalyst control method of the invention continuously estimates a level of oxygen stored by a catalyst within a catalytic converter. The estimated oxygen stored by the catalyst is compared to a predetermined threshold and positive or negative deviations in the oxygen amount from the threshold is determined. When a positive deviation from the threshold amount is detected, the air/fuel ratio flowing into an engine (16) is decreased. Correspondingly, when a negative deviation is detected, the air/fuel ratio flowing into the engine (16) is increased. The amount of oxygen stored by the catalyst is determined by analyzing signals from a first gas sensor (28) positioned upstream from a catalytic converter (34) and a second gas sensor (30) positioned downstream from the catalytic converter (34). An engine control unit (10) integrates an expression for the mass flow rate of excess oxygen into the catalytic converter (34). Engine control unit (10) applies a change in air/fuel ratio to maintain the oxygen level on the catalyst within the catalytic converter (34) at a desired level.
Abstract:
A method and an apparatus for cleaning smoke and reducing noises of an internal combustion engine or external combustion engine by using high voltage field. The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus which can clean exhaust gases and reduce noises, wherein it comprises the step of burning up the granular particles with corona discharge after changing particles into plasma state, the step of removing gaseous materials with negative ions, the step of eliminating NOx with ultraviolet rays and the step of reducing noises.
Abstract:
A diesel engine (3) is equipped with a three-way catalytic thermal oxidizer (21), and a special manifold on the air intake to throttle and mix in air, natural gas, and cooled exhaust, to reduce nitrogen oxides emissions to extremely low levels. A computer (33) controls air flow to maintain stoichiometric fuel air ratio in the catalytic converter. Dual fueling with natural gas (1) in addition to diesel serves to reduce soot and also substitutes as a more economical fuel for the diesel it replaces. The cooled, recirculated exhaust (13) serves to reduce exhaust temperatures, reduce NOx generation, and prevent detonation within the engine. The three-way catalytic oxidizer (21) reduces NOx, CO, HC, and particulate emissions.
Abstract:
A system and method is provided whereby exhaust gases from a cold started internal combustion engine (41) are rapidly brought to catalytic combustion conditions. Specifically, a closed system of a low pressure metal hydride heat exhanger (44) and a high pressure metal hydride heat exchanger (48) is provided which, upon engine ignition, effectuates hydrogen flow from the high pressure alloy exchanger (48) with rapid heating of the low pressure alloy in the low pressure metal hydride heat exchanger (44) due to hydrogen occlusion, and with the further provision that the heated low pressure hydride alloy exchanger (44) is in heat exchange relationship with the cold started engine exhaust gases or the vehicle catalytic converter (23) and provides heat necessary for initiation of catalytic combustion of pollutants in the exhaust gases.
Abstract:
An insulated exhaust pipe (10) comprising inner and outer spaced corrugated metallic tubes (12, 14) separated by a layer of low density refractory fiber insulation (16) and strips of higher density refractory fibers insulation (18). The pipe (10) is made by adhering the insulation (18) to the inner tube (12) and inserting the insulated inner tube (12) into the outer tube (14) while rotating it so that the corrugations (22) of the outer tube (14) do not damage the insulation (18). Attachment means (134) for connecting a corrugated insulated pipe (154) to an element in the exhaust system means include a conduit (130) having a transverse lug (138) which allows the conduit (130) to be threaded into the pipe (154). The end of the pipe (154) is received in an end cap (142) slidably mounted on the conduit (130). A stop (140) on the conduit (130) limits relative movement of the pipe (154) and conduit (130), permitting the connection between the pipe (154) and conduit to be tightened.