Patent ID: 6516774
Filing Date: 2003-02-11
Classification: F01N,F02B,F02D,F02M,F02N,Y02T

Abstract:
An internal combustion engine operable in a premixed charge compression ignition mode at an engine speed and an engine torque corresponding to an engine horsepower output, comprising:an engine body; a combustion chamber formed in the engine body; an intake air system for delivering intake air to said combustion chamber; a fuel delivery system mounted on said engine body to delivery to at least one of said intake air system and said combustion chamber, said supply fuel and said intake air forming a premixed charge; and a control system adapted to adjust the engine and adjust the engine speed when the engine is operating in the premixed charge compression ignition mode to vary a timing of a start of combustion of the premixed charge while delivering a targeted engine horsepower output.