Abstract: The invention relates to a method for supplying vapor to intake air that is supplied to an internal combustion engine. The method comprises the steps of compressing the intake air before supplying the vapor and contacting, in a moistening means, the intake air with liquid, by simultaneously feeding the compressed intake air and the liquid into the moistening means and causing the intake air and the liquid to flow in opposite directions through the moistening means. The invention also relates to a device for supplying vapor to the intake air of an internal combustion engine, to which a compressor for compressing the intake air is connected.

Abstract: A thermal regenerator used on an internal combustion engine normally absorbs heat from expanded hot combustion gases when moved in one direction and transfers the absorbed heat to the compressed intake air when moved through the air in an opposite direction. In order to improve efficiency of the thermal regenerator, finely dispersed cooling liquid is added into the intake air to cool the intake air to a lower temperature before the thermal regenerator transfers the absorbed heat. When compressing a mixture of finely dispersed cooling liquid in the intake air, the vaporization of the cooling liquid reduces compression work and the resultant temperature. The reduced compression temperature allows more heat to be extracted from the exhaust, raises the effectiveness of the regenerator and the efficiency of the engine.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a diesel engine of water injecting type having fuel injecting valves and water injecting valves wherein water mists are adapted to reach high-temperature regions of fuel mists so that the temperature can be reduced to inhibit the generation of NOx. In order to achieve the object, the fuel injecting valves and the water injecting valves are arranged separately in different sites, ones in the top wall of the cylinder cover and the others in the side wall, so that high-temperature regions of fuel mists are mixed with water mists in right angles to each other to lower the combustion temperature thereby reducing the generation of NOx.

Abstract: A staged internal combustion engine is provided with means for controlling temperature of the interstage gases within predetermined ranges appropriate for the varying operating conditions of the engine. The temperature control is responsive to significant engine conditions such as interstage gas temperature, engine speed and inlet manifold pressure to supply temperature controlling fluids to the interstage gases. The temperature controlling fluids include vaporizable liquids, such as water, which are added to limit maximum temperatures of the interstage gases and combustion supporting gases, such as air, which react with excess fuel in the interstage gases to quickly reach and maintain minimum temperatures.