Patent ID: 8100095
Filing Date: 2012-01-24
Classification: C10L,F02M,F03G,F23D,F23R,Y02E,Y02T

Abstract:
1. An engine comprising: at least one cylinder defined by a cylinder block having a bore, a cylinder head coupled to the top of the cylinder block, and a piston received in the bore of the cylinder block; at least one intake valve communicatively coupled with the cylinder head; a conduit communicatively coupled with the intake valve; at least one positive displacement powdered fuel dispensing device communicatively coupled with the conduit; and an oxidizing gas source supplying an oxidizing gas to the conduit; wherein the positive displacement powdered fuel dispensing device meters a supply of a powdered fuel comprising a substantially explosible powder and the substantially explosible powder is transported through the conduit such that the intake valve admits a powdered fuel dispersion comprising the substantially explosible powder dispersed in the oxidizing gas at an explosible ratio such that the powdered fuel dispersion is explosible in the cylinder head; and wherein combustion in the engine is sustainable using the powdered fuel singularly as a fuel source.