Low reactivity, compression-ignition, opposed-piston engine
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Jun 12, 2018
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Abstract
A compression-ignition, opposed-piston engine using a low reactivity fuel as an ignition medium manages trapped temperature and trapped combustion residue within, and fuel injection into, the combustion chambers of the engine, and controls the compression ratio of the engine in order to realize reductions in emissions as well as improved fuel consumption efficiencies.
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ACHATES POWER INC | ACHATES POWER INC 4060 SORRENTO VALLEY BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO CA 92121 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- F02B Class
- 1274 Applications Filed
- 1014 Patents Issued To-Date
- 79.60 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Redon, Fabien G | San Diego, US | 53 | 541 |
# of filed Patents : 53 Total Citations : 541 |
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