Abstract: Methods and systems of operating a pump at an efficiency point during an in-line blending operation. In an embodiment, such a method may include transporting a fluid from a tank to a pump through a first pipe. The method may include discharging, via the pump, the fluid at a specified flow rate through a second pipe. The method may include measuring a flow rate of the first portion of the fluid flowing from the main control valve through the mixing pipe. The method may include measuring a flow rate of the second portion of the fluid flowing through the spillback loop. The method may include determining a current pump efficiency point and operating the pump within a range of percentages of the best efficiency point.

Abstract: A fluid pressure regulation and conditioning module comprises a metal manifold including a fluid flow path between fluid inlet outlets, a pressure regulator assembled to the metal manifold and disposed along the fluid flow path for regulating the pressure of the fluid exiting the module, and a filter assembly. The metal manifold further includes, for heating of the metal manifold with an externally supplied heat exchange media, a heat exchange media flow path extending between heat exchange media inlet and outlet. The filter assembly includes a metal filter housing and a filter element contained within the metal filter housing, the metal filter housing being in direct thermal contact with the metal manifold whereby heat from the metal manifold can flow to the metal filter housing for heating of the fluid not only in the metal manifold but also within the metal filter housing.

Abstract: A drive having an emergency closing function comprises a movable coupling device, which has an emergency spring clamped between an input-side and an output-side spring system. The emergency spring is a compression spring moved along with the coupling device. A distance of the spring systems is defined by a locking device in normal operation of the drive, wherein the emergency spring can relax for an emergency function or emergency movement of the drive after the locking device is released or unlocked. The locking device is operated or triggered hydraulically or pneumatically and/or magnetically.

Abstract: A protective bracket for a compressed natural gas pressure regulator mounted in an engine compartment of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The compressed natural gas pressure regulator is disposed between a natural gas pressurized tank and an intake system for an internal combustion engine within the engine compartment, and the protective bracket comprises a main body disposed essentially about the entire external volume of the compressed natural gas pressure regulator.

Abstract: A compression ignition dual fuel engine supplies natural gas fuel and liquid diesel fuel to each engine cylinder from a common fuel injector. Each fuel injector is fluidly connected to both a liquid fuel common rail and a gaseous fuel common rail. The engine includes a surplus gas system for capturing surplus gas, such as evaporated gas from the gaseous fuel supply and pressure control system, or left over pressurized natural gas produced by engine shut down. Rather than being vented to atmosphere, the surplus gas can be burned in the engine when operating conditions present burn opportunities.

Abstract: A device for separating fuel components comprising a separating membrane for separating high-octane fuel components from un-separated fuel and a heat exchanger between first liquid passing through the heat exchanger and second liquid passing through the heat exchanger, is provided. The first liquid is un-separated fuel passing through the heat exchanger before being supplied to the separating membrane. The second liquid is low-octane fuel remaining when the high-octane fuel components are separated from the un-separated fuel, passing through the heat exchanger after changing to an almost liquid phase.

Abstract: A raw fuel tank 310 is arranged in a lower space of a front floor panel 111. A part of or all of other component parts of a fuel supply system 3 are accumulated on the rear floor panel 112 and arranged. All of a separator 320, all of a vacuum pump 336 and all of a canister 350 are each hidden by a first fuel tank 340 with respect to an upper stream side of an air path. The first fuel tank 340 is arranged so as to function as a windbreak member or a shield member at least partially blocking each of the separator 320, the vacuum pump 336 and the canister 350 from air flowing the air path.

Abstract: The fuel injection apparatus for the internal combustion engine includes: a fuel injector having a leading end portion that has an internal space in which fuel is accumulated and an injection port for injecting fuel; and an adsorbent disposed in the internal space, the adsorbent being capable of selectively adsorbing an alcohol component in a blended fuel of gasoline and alcohol. In this fuel injection apparatus, it is determined whether or not a fuel pressure is higher than a predetermined low fuel pressure when a request is issued for bringing an internal combustion engine to a stop. If it is determined that the fuel pressure is higher than the low fuel pressure, the fuel pressure is kept at the low fuel pressure for a predetermined period of time before the internal combustion engine is brought to a stop.

Abstract: Provided is a fuel switchover control device for an internal combustion engine which can use multiple types of fuel. The fuel switchover control device includes controller which, when first fuel is being used, performs different types of fuel switchover control when the pressure of the first fuel exceeds an upper limit threshold value and when the pressure of the first fuel falls below a lower limit threshold value.

Abstract: In a multiple gas fuel delivery system for interchangeably supplying a plurality of gas fuels having different supply pressures to an internal combustion engine, at least a pair of fuel passages extend from a gas fuel inlet (6a) to a fuel ejection nozzle (12) for delivering the gas fuel to a carburetor, and are provided with respective metering jets (13, 14). One of the fuel passages is provided with a pressure responsive valve (15) that communicates only the first metering jet (14) for delivering the fuel gas to the carburetor when a gas fuel of a relatively high pressure is used, and communicates both the first and second metering jets (13, 14) for delivering the fuel gas to the carburetor when a gas fuel of a relatively low pressure is used. Therefore, a flow switching valve is not required, and the passage structure can be simplified. Also, the pressure responsive valve (15) is actuated by the pressure of the fuel, and no manual selection is required when a different gas fuel is selected.

Abstract: A fuel supply system includes a first non-return valve for a low-pressure delivery connection pipe and a second non-return valve for a pump supply pipe. The former non-return pipe does not allow fuel to flow from the low-pressure delivery pipe to the low-pressure supply pipe. The second non-return valve does not allow fuel to flow from pump supply pipe to the low-pressure supply pipe. Upon determining that air purging is necessary, an engine ECU operates a feed pump for approximately one second and then opens, for dummy injection, an in-cylinder injector and an intake manifold injector.

Abstract: Apparatus for co-fuelling a diesel engine including a diesel engine having one or more combustion chambers; a co-fuel tank for containing a liquid co-fuel, the co-fuel tank being in fluid connection with the one or more combustion chambers; co-fuel delivery and delivery control means operatively interposed between the co-fuel tank and the one or more combustion chambers for delivering co-fuel from the co-fuel tank to the one or more combustion chambers; a liquid to gas converter operatively interposed between the co-fuel tank and the one or more combustions chambers for converting the liquid co-fuel from a liquid to a gas; a condensate return for returning any of the co-fuel which recondenses to the co-fuel tank and engine control means operatively associated with the diesel engine and the co-fuel delivery and delivery control means for controlling operation of the diesel engine and the delivery of the co-fuel to the one or more combustion chambers.

Abstract: At the time of shifting a fuel property value associated with a first imaginary passage cell as a fuel property value associated with a second imaginary passage cell located on the downstream side thereof, the fuel property value associated with the second imaginary passage cell is corrected in a controller by computing a difference between the fuel property value associated with the first imaginary passage cell and the fuel property value associated with the second imaginary passage cell and multiplying the difference by a correction coefficient. A stoichiometric air/fuel ratio is computed in the controller based on the fuel property value, which is associated with a last one of the imaginary passage cells. Fuel injection of an injector is controlled by the controller based on a computed injection quantity of fuel, which is computed based on the stoichiometric air/fuel ratio.

Abstract: A fuel control device for a combustion engine capable of running on any one of a plurality of fuels has a fuel selection module with a plurality of fuel type settings for selecting a specific fuel type whereupon the fuel control device controls the outlet pressure of the chosen fuel to a desired fuel pressure corresponding to the calorific properties of the chosen fuel. The fuel selection module preferably operates a plurality of fuel flow circuits each designated for a specific fuel type, and each having a biased closed inlet valve and a biased closed outlet valve. Located preferably between each inlet and outlet valve is a pressure regulator designated for the specific fuel type and controlling the outlet fuel pressure. The device preferably includes a fuel metering apparatus and a shutoff valve that communicate with, and control in part, fuel flow through the fuel flow circuits.

Abstract: Engine management system for operation of a direct injection spark ignition gasoline engine. The system includes a gasoline engine, a source of gasoline and a source of an anti-knock agent. Gasoline and anti-knock agent are introduced into a proportioning valve that delivers a selected mixture of gasoline/anti-knock agent to a high pressure pump. At least one injector receives the selected mixture from the high pressure pump and delivers the mixture into a cylinder of the engine. The engine management system provides a rapidly variable mixture of directly injected anti-knock agent and gasoline which prevents knock as the engine torque increases.

Abstract: A mixture formation means for the reformer of a fuel cell system or for a heater. The fuel feed includes a pressure impulse injection means and the mixture formation area is a swirl chamber having a discharge nozzle connected to the pressure impulse injection device. Also included is a fuel heater for preheating the fuel before injection in order to achieve complete vaporization of the fuel, such as diesel fuel.

Abstract: A housing for a fuel pressure regulator includes a body having a fuel inlet, a fuel outlet, a plurality of retention members, a bypass fitting, and preferably an electrical fitting and a ground fitting. Each retention member includes a catch that is constructed to engage and securely hold the fuel pressure regulator in the housing, while the fuel inlet, the fuel outlet and the bypass passage permit fuel routing as pressurized fuel passes through the fuel pressure regulator. The regulator housing preferably is made of an electrostatic charge dissipative material and is formed in one piece using a single manufacturing process such as injection molding.

Abstract: A fuel delivery module (10) adaptable for use in a gasoline or diesel fuel tank includes certain common module components for use in both gasoline or diesel fuel delivery applications. The common module components include a support frame (12) having a first cover (14) for closing off an opening of the fuel tank and including a fuel supply port (20) and fuel return port (22) for communication to the engine fuel supply/return system and a second base cover for positioning on a bottom wall of the fuel tank and having a fuel pump-receiving chamber thereon. The base cover (30) includes a first diesel fuel pick-up opening (44) that can be communicated to the fuel supply port on the first cover by a suitable diesel fuel supply conduit when the fuel tank contains diesel fuel.

Abstract: A fuel delivery device for a fuel tank comprising a float chamber for sucking fuel in a normal state, a sub chamber for sucking a small quantity of fuel remaining within a tank and a communication chamber for communicating the float chamber and the sub chamber to each other in lower portions thereof En the fuel delivery device for a fuel tank, a sub float chamber is provided above the sub chamber, the sub float chamber has a gas discharge port communicating with-the fuel tank in an upper portion, a vent hole communicating with the sub chamber in a lower portion and a sub float valve within, and the sub float valve ascends and descends in accordance with a quantity of an excess fuel returned to the sub float chamber from the engine so as to open and close the vent hole.

Abstract: A fuel storage and delivery apparatus for providing one or more non-miscible fuels to a multi-fuel engine has a fuel reservoir adapted for storing first and second non-miscible fuels in communication with each other. The first and second fuels define a phase interface therebetween. The fuel reservoir has a bottom, and first and second outlets adapted to respectfully receive first and second fuels. The first and second outlets are positioned adjacent the bottom and the phase interface. The fuel delivery apparatus has means for respectfully maintaining the first and second outlets adjacent the bottom and the phase interface. The fuel delivery apparatus also has means for sensing the fluid levels of the first and second non-miscible fuels in the reservoir, and producing fluid level signals in response to the sensed fluid levels.

Abstract: The system is an on-board and in-line system for blending two fuels of known characteristics to achieve instantaneous in-line change in the octane rating of fuel flowing to the engine. The blending system provides a means of precise in-line blending of two reference fuels in an on-board aircraft or land vehicle installation. Based on appropriate calibration blending curves, the system will provide instantaneous indications of both lean and rich performance ratings of the fuel. Instantaneous lean and rich performance ratings of the blended fuel streams may be recorded concurrently with engine parameters and ambient test data, and with combustion knock severity numbers derived from the previously mentioned detonation indication system.

Abstract: A dual fuel system for motor vehicles having an internal combustion engine with electronic fuel injection equipment designed for use with gasoline fuel, wherein a delivery system for an alternate fuel, such as compressed natural gas or the like, is provided. The alternate fuel delivery system comprises a pilot valve regulated by a separate electronic fuel injector connected to the vehicle's electronic control module is also connected on one side of the pilot valve to a pressurized tank of gaseous fuel, and on the other side to the vehicle's throttle body for delivery of the alternate fuel thereto in the proper amounts called for by the vehicle's original electronic control module. The same electronic control module regulates the amount of alternate fuel such as compressed natural gas delivered to the engine when operating on the alternate fuel as well as the amount of gasoline when operating in that mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for a multi-fuel system has a recirculation conduit passing excess fuel back to a mixing chamber where it is mixed with incoming fuel and thereby preventing abrupt fuel composition changes associated with switching from one fuel to another.

Abstract: The invention refers to a device for adapting the fuel/air metering system and the ignition system of an internal combustion engine to enable the engine to be operated with all normally available grades of petrol (gasoline). The invention provides for a manual facility for switching-over the fuel/air metering system from a fuel/air map for .lambda.=1 (operation with three-way catalytic converter and .lambda. sensor) with unleaded fuel to a fuel/air map for .lambda..noteq.1. Additionally, a manual facility is provided for switching over or selecting two out of a total of four ignition timing maps for premium grade unleaded fuel (s.sub.u), regular grade unleaded (n.sub.u), premium grade leaded (s.sub.b) and regular grade leaded (n.sub.b) (switch contacts 4, 10 11). An automatic switch-over function between the ignition timing maps s.sub.u /n.sub.u and s.sub.b /n.sub.

Abstract: A fuel flow diverting system is provided for a diesel engine powered vehicle including an auxiliary power system driven from the engine of the vehicle when the latter is stationary and wherein the vehicle is provided with primary and secondary fuel tanks with fuel supply and return lines being provided for each tank. The fuel diverting system is operative when the auxiliary power system is not operating and the vehicle is being operated in an over-the-road mode, to draw engine fuel from and return excess engine fuel to the primary tank. The fuel diverting system is further operative, when the vehicle is stationary and the auxiliary power system drivable when the vehicle engine is actuated, to supply fuel to the engine from the auxiliary fuel tank only and to return fuel from the engine to the auxiliary fuel tank only.

Abstract: A multi-fuel system which will operate the usual factory-manufactured gasoline powered internal combustion engine efficiently on any one of a number of different fuels without modifying or changing the engine. The system involves a non-venturi type of carburetor having a metered inlet and means for controlling the pressure of each fuel delivered to the inlet in accordance with the stoichiometric ratio of that fuel which assures that the proper fuel/air ratio is delivered to the mixing chamber of the carburetor without requiring any change in either the carburetor or engine when a different fuel is used. Additionally, the fuel delivered to the fuel inlet is then directed into the fuel/air mixing chamber without subjecting the fuel to the suction in the intake manifold of the engine.

Abstract: A fluid pumping arrangement including a fluid pump including a suction port, and a fluid pumping device comprising a pump housing defining a recess, and a moveable wall which is located in the recess and which cooperates with the recess to define a variable volume pumping chamber. The pumping device also includes a fluid inlet communicable with the fluid pumping chamber and adapted to communicate with a source of fluid, a fluid outlet communicable with the fluid pumping chamber and communicating with the suction port, and an arrangement for effecting reciprocating movement of the moveable wall in response to alternate communication of the fluid pumping chamber with the fluid outlet and with the fluid inlet.

Abstract: The dual fuel supply system for an internal combustion engine has a carburetor including a fuel/air induction passage having means defining a low pressure zone and a secondary orifice and further including a cavity communicating with the fuel induction passage through the secondary orifice. A first or primary fuel supply includes a first float bowl connected to a source of a primary fuel, such as kerosene, a first float controlled valve operable to control the supply of the primary fuel to the first float bowl, a fuel nozzle for supplying the primary fuel from the first float bowl to the low pressure zone, and a conduit connecting the first float bowl in communication with the carburetor cavity. The second or secondary fuel supply includes a second float bowl communicable with the carburetor cavity and connected to a source of a second or secondary fuel, such as gasoline, and a second float controlled valve operable to control the supply of the secondary fuel to the second float bowl.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a diesel oil--heavy oil mixture for use as an engine fuel includes the steps combining the two oils proximate the engine, heating the mixture to obtain the required overall fuel viscosity and continuously supplying the heated mixture to the engine for injection into the cylinders. Unused, heated fuel is continuously recirculated to maintain the availability of fuel at the proper viscosity.

Abstract: The invention is designed for use with a diesel engine in over-the-road trucks and periodically extracts a given quantity of oil from the oil pan of the engine and injects that quantity into the fuel tank for burning along with the regular fuel. In turn, an automatic oil level sensing device keeps the proper level of oil in the pan thus ensuring a constant infusion of fresh oil into the engine's oil supply as well as a periodic purging of old oil.

Abstract: A blending installation is described in which the grade of fuel is adjusted to enable an engine to use the most economical grade of fuel at any time. A circuit is connected to two reservoirs containing different grades of fuel. The fuel is constantly circulated by a pump in the circuit and fed to the engine. A pump meters the appropriate quantity of the higher grade fuel into the circuit and the balance of lower grade fuel is supplied by gravity feed into the circuit.

Abstract: A spare tank system for a motor vehicle is provided which may conveniently be coupled into the normal fuel line of the vehicle, and which comprises a conduit in which a valve and a fitting are mounted. During normal operation of the motor vehicle, the valve is in a first operating position, and the fuel from the normal fuel system flows through the fuel line and through the conduit to the engine without being impeded in any way. One or more closed cylinders, or other pressurized containers of fuel, such as gasoline, are also provided which may normally be carried in the trunk of the vehicle. Should the vehicle run out of gas, the valve is set to a second operating position, and the nozzle of the container is inserted into the fitting, so that fuel from the container may now flow through the conduit to the engine, with the normal fuel system being shut off.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying fuel to a combustion device has first and second tanks for storing light and heavy fuel, respectively, a third tank connected to the first and second tanks by first and second conduits, respectively, for supplying light and heavy fuel to the third tank, a third conduit connecting the third tank with the combustion device for supplying fuel from the third tank to the combustion device; a fourth conduit connecting the combustion device with the third tank for returning excess fuel from the combustion device to the third tank; a pump in the third conduit for driving fuel through the third and fourth conduits. The pump has an output flow rate that is greater than the rate of fuel consumption of the combustion device.

Abstract: A carburetor for an internal combustion engine adapted to use alcohol as fuel is provided with means for adding a predetermined amount of gasoline to the alcohol-containing float chamber of the carburetor during engine startig and warming-up, said means being controlled by the choke valve of the carburetor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel supply device for a diesel engine comprising alternately connected to a diesel engine a light fuel loop and a heavy fuel loop incorporating a tank and a fuel priming pump, the loops communicating with a suction pipe of the diesel engine via a system of stop valves. The light fuel loop is in communication with the diesel engine. The system of stop valves comprises a logical element "OR", the output thereof being connected to the suction pipe of the diesel engine, a pressure controller connected to the first input of the logical element "OR", a flow switch valve having its input connected to the second input of the logical element "OR" and to the fuel priming pump of the heavy fuel loop. The output of the flow switch valve communicates with the tank of the heavy fuel loop.