Patent ID: 6328003
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: F02B,F02D,F02M,Y02T

Abstract:
An internal combustion engine comprising:a first cylinder,a first intake valve operable to control an intake port of the first cylinder,a first exhaust valve operable to control an exhaust port of the first cylinder,a first additional valve operable to control gas flow from the first cylinder separately from the first intake valve and the first exhaust valve,a second cylinder,a second intake valve operable to control an intake port of the second cylinder,a second exhaust valve operable to control an exhaust port of the second cylinder,a second additional valve operable to control gas flow from the second cylinder separately from the second intake valve and the second exhaust valve,a gas flow line communicating with the first additional valve, anda gas flow control arrangement operable to control gas flow in the gas flow line from the first cylinder to the second cylinder,further comprising a compressed air system,wherein said gas flow control arrangement is operable to selectively connect the gas flow line with a storage tank of the compressed air system.