Abstract: A spark ignition internal combustion engine having at least one combustion chamber and an operating cycle with induction, compression, power and exhaust phases, said engine having a forced induction system including an intake air compressor supplying intake air to the engine through an inlet tract comprising at least one throttle, at least one intake port and means to introduce metered quantities of fuel into the inlet tract; wherein the compressor is designed to boost intake air pressure by more than one atmosphere throughout that portion of the operating range of the engine which corresponds to significant opening of the at least one throttle, the at least one throttle and at least one intake port conjointly providing sufficient throttling of the intake air flow over said portion of the operating range such as to provide substantially adiabatic expansion of the air delivered by the compressor through the inlet tract, while causing each combustion chamber to be charged with sufficient air/fuel mixture during

Abstract: A pressure relief valve, for pressurized fluid storage vessels such as a rail tank car for volatile liquids, has a flap valve for rotational movement in a valve passage between a closed position seated on a valve seat and blocking the passage and an open position in which the passage is substantially unobstructed. A spring arrangement for keeping the valve closed against a rated pressure includes an externally mounted spring system which, when exposed to fire conditions which might threaten the wall strength of the vessel, loses spring temper so as to reduce the closing pressure of the valve. The flap valve is supported through an arm by a ball joint allowing a limited pivotal movement, and the valve seat is located in the valve passage by an O-ring allowing a limited degree of float in its own plane.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve, for pressurised fluid storage vessels such as a rail tank car for volatile liquids, has a flap valve for rotational movement in a valve passage between a closed position seated on a valve seat and blocking the passage and an open position in which the passage is substantially unobstructed. A spring arrangement for keeping the valve closed against a rated pressure includes an externally mounted spring system which, when exposed to fire conditions which might threaten the wall strength of the vessel, loses spring temper so as to reduce the closing pressure of the valve.