Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is a system for vaporizing liquid fuel which utilizes photonic energy and minimal thermal energy. The system generally comprises a fuel delivery system for delivering liquid fuel and a vaporization system for vaporizing liquid fuel delivered by the fuel delivery system. The vaporization system provides a vaporized fuel temperature of at least about 5 degrees cooler than the ambient temperature of air adjacent to the vaporization system. Another aspect of the present invention relates to systems for altering and controlling the chemical makeup of fuels and chemical processing of fuels and other compounds.

Abstract: A fuel injector for vaporizing a liquid fuel for use in an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector includes at least one capillary flow passage, the at least one capillary flow passage having an inlet end and an outlet end, a fluid control valve for placing the inlet end of the at least one capillary flow passage in fluid communication with the liquid fuel source and introducing the liquid fuel in a substantially liquid state, a heat source arranged along the at least one capillary flow passage, the heat source operable to heat the liquid fuel in the at least one capillary flow passage to a level sufficient to change at least a portion thereof from the liquid state to a vapor state and deliver a stream of substantially vaporized fuel from the outlet end of the at least one capillary flow passage and means for cleaning deposits formed during operation of the apparatus. The fuel injector is effective in reducing cold-start and warm-up emissions of an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A device for filtration of gas-oil intended to supply a diesel engine comprises an electric heating unit which includes a casing internally defining a chamber for heating the gas-oil to be filtered, a filtration unit which includes a casing internally defining a chamber for filtration of the heated gas-oil, means for connecting the heating and filtration chambers and means for assembly of the casings of the heating and filtration units. The connection means include means for directly and tightly connecting the chambers of the said units. The assembly means include means for detachable fixing of the casing of one of the heating and filtration units to the casing of the other of the said units, and means for retention in translation of one of the units relative to the other.

Abstract: Fuel temperature management is used to control the penetration distance of liquid-phase fuel into the combustion chamber of direct injection engines. Fuel temperature management enables the alteration of liquid-phase penetration distance to compensate for real-time changes in fuel composition, injector geometry, injection pressure, combustion mode, or combustion chamber thermodynamic conditions during engine operation. Alteration of the liquid-phase penetration distance prevents or reduces undesirable liquid fuel impingement on combustion chamber surfaces.

Abstract: Diesel engine fuel supply systems are provided that are preferably adapted to reduce fuel pressure loss. Preferred fuel supply systems comprise a fuel supply line for providing fuel from a fuel tank to a fuel injector through a prime pump and fuel filter. A first fuel return line is configured to return the residual fuel in the fuel injector to the fuel tank. A second fuel return line is configured to return the residual fuel in the fuel injector to the fuel filter. A heater heats up the fuel passing through the second fuel return line. A bypass line is suitably equipped to directly provide the fuel to the fuel injector through the fuel filter without passing through the prime pump.

Abstract: A method is described for controlling regeneration of a particulate filter based on at least a sensor, such as a differential pressure sensor. Degradation of the sensor is then detected in a variety of ways. One approach takes advantage of the slowly varying flow resistance of the filter compared with the more rapid variations in flow caused by changing engine conditions. Default operation is then taken when a degraded sensor is detected.

Abstract: A universal injection valve assembly including an injector assembly having a housing, an inlet aperture, an outlet aperture, and a seat located adjacent the outlet aperture. In addition, the injection valve assembly includes a control member movably interconnected to the injector assembly, such that the control member is normally disposed in an operative position relative to the housing. Specifically, the control member is normally disposed in a sealing engagement with the seat of the housing, thereby at least partially defining the operative position. The universal injection valve assembly further includes an actuation assembly having an actuator and an induction mechanism, wherein the induction mechanism is structured to at least temporarily dispose the actuator into an energized state. Additionally, the control member is at least partially comprised of material attracted to the actuator in the energized state, thereby facilitating displacement of the control member from the operative position.

Abstract: A fuel injection device includes a fuel injection valve for injecting fuel through a fuel injection orifice opening into a combustion chamber, an air injection valve for injecting air through an air injection orifice opening into the combustion chamber, sensors for detecting an operating condition of an engine, and an electronic control unit (ECU) for controlling the fuel injection valve and the air injection valve. Orientations of the air injection orifice and the fuel injection orifice are determined to make an air jet collide with a fuel spray. The ECU controls the fuel injection valve based on the operating condition detected by the sensors to control spray velocity, spray particle diameter, spray angle, etc. of the fuel to be injected through the fuel injection orifice, and at least one of an air injection timing and an air injection period of air injection to be performed by the air injection valve.

Abstract: A fuel system for use in an internal combustion engine includes a plurality of fuel injectors, each injector including at least one capillary flow passage, the at least one capillary flow passage having an inlet end and an outlet end, a heat source arranged along the at least one capillary flow passage, the heat source operable to heat a liquid fuel in the at least one capillary flow passage to a level sufficient to convert at least a portion thereof from the liquid state to a vapor state, and a valve for metering fuel to the internal combustion engine, a controller to control the power supplied to the heat source of each of the plurality of fuel injectors to achieve a predetermined target temperature, a sensor for use in determining engine air flow and a sensor for measuring a value indicative of degree of engine warm-up of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A fuel container includes a chamber to receive fuel or petroleum or compressed or liquefied petroleum gases, a conduit extended within the chamber of the container to allow the petroleum to flow into and out of the conduit. A pipe is engaged through the container and engaged into the conduit for supplying air into the petroleum received in the conduit and the chamber of the container. An air supplying device includes a pump for pumping and supplying the air into the pipe, and then into the conduit and the chamber of the container, to gasify the petroleum, for allowing the gasified petroleum to be easily flow to gas stoves or ovens.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system is disclosed which includes an injector (40) having an end region (43). The end region (43) is provided from heat conducting material such as metal so that the end region can be heated by exhaust gas to heat the temperature of fuel in the injector end region so that the increase in temperature and pressure within the end region causes the fuel to flash into a vapor state immediately the fuel is ejected from the injector. The exhaust gas is supplied by an exhaust gas supply line (70, 402) and can be returned by an exhaust return line (405).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel injection system for a diesel engine cooled by a cooling water circuit comprising a storage tank, a distribution system, an injection harness and a draining circuit. The distribution system comprises a pump and a device for the selective heating of the fresh fuel flow before admission into the pump, and the injection harness injects part of the fuel into the engine. The draining circuit comprises a device for cooling the flow of non-injected fuel, and is used for the selective return of the flow toward the storage tank. The selective heating device comprises a recycle line and a direction setting element which can be used selectively to recycle the flow of non-injected fuel upstream of the pump.

Abstract: A vaporized fuel injection system for a combustion engine that includes a fuel vaporization chamber and a two-way valve. The fuel vaporization chamber has a chamber input and a chamber output, and is connected with a fuel source via the chamber input. The fuel vaporization chamber is for vaporizing fuel input to the chamber input and outputting vaporized fuel to the chamber output. The two-way valve has first and second valve inputs and an valve output. The first valve input is connected to the chamber output, and the second valve input is connected to the fuel source. The two-way valve is switchable to allow fuel to flow from only one of the first or second valve inputs to the valve output.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is a system for vaporizing liquid fuel which utilizes photonic energy and minimal thermal energy. The system generally comprises a fuel delivery system for delivering liquid fuel and a vaporization system for vaporizing liquid fuel delivered by the fuel delivery system. The vaporization system provides a vaporized fuel temperature of at least about 5 degrees cooler than the ambient temperature of air adjacent to the vaporization system. Another aspect of the present invention relates to systems for altering and controlling the chemical makeup of fuels and chemical processing of fuels and other compounds.

Abstract: A vaporized fuel injection system for a combustion engine that includes a fuel vaporization chamber and a two-way valve. The fuel vaporization chamber has a chamber input and a chamber output, and is connected with a fuel source via the chamber input. The fuel vaporization chamber is for vaporizing fuel input to the chamber input and outputting vaporized fuel to the chamber output. The two-way valve has first and second valve inputs and an valve output. The first valve input is connected to the chamber output, and the second valve input is connected to the fuel source. The two-way valve is switchable to allow fuel to flow from only one of the first or second valve inputs to the valve output.

Abstract: A system for controlling the temperature of gaseous fuel for a coolant cooled engine having a liquid to gas converter where the coolant is adapted to heat the converter. The system includes a gas temperature sensor adapted to measure the temperature of gas exiting the converter and a valve means adapted to regulate the flow of coolant into the converter. A control means determined when said gas temperature falls below a pre-determined value and opens the valve to cause an increased flow of coolant into the converter thus heating it. The system further includes an embodiment where the control means causes the valve means to close only when the temperature of gas exiting the converter is greater than a pre-determined value. A coolant temperature sensor also ensures that the valve can not be completely closed off unless the coolant temperature is above a pre-set value such as 50 degrees Centigrade.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for improving the transient response of a spark-ignited fuel-injected internal combustion engine is disclosed. This is accomplished by employing one or more novel capillary fuel injectors. These devices are port fuel injectors modified by inserting one or more relatively small diameter heated tubular capillaries between the fuel line and a conventional injector. Sufficient heating can be produced so that flash vaporization occurs as the fuel exits the injector. The heaters are turned on using control algorithms that can be based on exhaust gas oxygen concentration, load on the engine, and accelerator pedal position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for the vaporization of liquid hydrocarbon fuel in a closed system prior to its entry into an internal combustion engine's combustion chambers in amounts proportional to the acceleration level of the engine. The apparatus is a fuel vaporizer interposed between an engine's fuel injection system and combustion chambers and forms a canister housing. Liquid fuel enters via an inlet in the housing, is vaporized by heating it to boiling and is drawn out of the canister via an outlet under a partial vacuum to the combustion chambers of the engine. The system is closed except for a vacuum connection with the engine's combustion chambers. Heating means are provided to heat the fuel to boiling without heating it to its flash point, thus avoiding its pre-ignition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a parallel vaporized fuel system as well as a fuel vaporization apparatus for an internal combustion engine. More specifically, when the parallel vaporized fuel system is applied to vehicles, vaporized fuel is provided for general driving and liquid fuel is supplied as needed for immediate and heavy acceleration. The liquid fuel is generally gasoline, methanol or ethanol wherein the fuel vaporizes at a temperature of 425° F. or less. Fuel is delivered to the engine using the liquid fuel system until an adequate amount of vaporized fuel can be produced for operation of the engine. As vaporized fuel is produced liquid fuel being delivered to the engine proportionately reduced. Thereafter liquid fuel can be supplied to the engine when needed to compensate for the delay in vaporizing liquid fuel. This system can thereby provide improved fuel economy and reduced emissions over vehicles operating entirely from liquid fuel.

Abstract: A method and device for changing the rate of density between fluid hydrocarbon fuels and combustion air prior to ignition and combustion in residential, commercial and industrial combustion mechanisms, by extracting heat from the mechanism's combustion zone or flue area to reduce the density of the fuel prior to delivery to the mechanism burner at a constant, pre-set operating temperature of between 100 degrees Fahrenheit and the fuel's flash point temperature, while at the same time providing means to control combustion air temperature to a level such as to increase air density and significantly changing the mass ratio of fuel mass versus combustion air mass, hence oxygen mass, without increasing combustion air volume or fuel volume, thereby improving combustion efficiency, heat transfer efficiency and reduction in harmful stack emissions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a parallel vaporized fuel system as well as a fuel vaporization apparatus for an internal combustion engine. More specifically, when the parallel vaporized fuel system is applied to vehicles, vaporized fuel is provided for general driving and liquid fuel is supplied as needed for immediate and heavy acceleration. The liquid fuel is generally gasoline, methanol or ethanol wherein the fuel vaporizes at a temperature of 425° F. or less. Fuel is delivered to the engine using the liquid fuel system until an adequate amount of vaporized fuel can be produced for operation of the engine. As vaporized fuel is produced liquid fuel being delivered to the engine proportionately reduced. Thereafter liquid fuel can be supplied to the engine when needed to compensate for the delay in vaporizing liquid fuel. This system can thereby provide improved fuel economy and reduced emissions over vehicles operating entirely from liquid fuel.

Abstract: A method for heating a fuel flowing through an injection valve into a combustion space of an internal combustion engine includes conveying fuel through ducts of a filter element arranged in the fuel flow, heating walls of the throughflow ducts at least in certain regions along their longitudinal extent, and introducing heat from the walls into the fuel.

Abstract: A diesel fuel delivery system contains a variety of components that individually and in combination improve fuel economy and reduce environmental pollution. System improvements include a neck-stabilized check valve body, a fuel heating system, a screen water separator, a stress relieving groove in a fuel pump cavity, a divider wall in the filter head, an inverted cup formed in the filter head with improved positioning of the fuel ports, and a non-spilling filter head for use in retaining fuel while changing the fuel filter.

Abstract: A heated fuel vaporizer block includes a substantially solid, heated surface onto which liquid gasoline from a carburetor is directed, thereby turning the liquid gasoline into vapor. The fuel vaporizer block includes an opening that does not reduce or constrict the flow of fuel and air between the carburetor and intake manifold. The fuel vaporizer block may have a heated surface with a variety of geometrical configurations, including an inclined surface, a concave surface, and a concave surface that includes a plurality of orifices and a plurality of channels for directing fuel into the plurality of orifices. In addition, the heated surface that the fuel strikes may include a platinum coating to reduce emissions and increase the efficiency of the engine. The fuel vaporizer block can be heated using any suitable form of heat, including electrical heating element, engine coolant, exhaust, and automatic transmission fluid.

Abstract: A system and method for injecting fuel is provided. The pressure of a flow of fuel is increased to a predetermined pressure. The temperature of the flow of fuel is increased to a predetermined temperature. A flow of intake air is directed into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The flow of intake air has a pressure lower than the pressure of the flow of fuel. An amount of the pressurized and heated fuel is injected into the flow of intake air to thereby decrease the pressure of the amount of fuel. The decrease in the pressure of the amount of fuel causes the amount of fuel to vaporize.

Abstract: The invention is in a regulator and converter operated to fumigate a volatile material, preferably a liquified petroleum gas (LPG), under vacuum, into an intake air flow of an internal combustion diesel engine to provide, on demand generated by an operator closing a throttle, passage of LPG to the regulator and converter wherein it is vaporized and the LPG vapors are passed into the engine intake air flow that travels into the engine. The injection of LPG vapors provides for an increase in engine output power and an improvement in fuel percentage of burn. The regulator and converter is connected the engine coolant system to receive a hot coolant flow, heating an LPG flow path therethrough to vaporize the LPG with the LPG vapors then directed from the regulator and converter into the engine intake air flow.

Abstract: An absorbent, such as, for example, an active carbon, is provided in an intake air passage, for example, in an air cleaner, to efficiently adsorb fuel vapor. To ensure that fuel vapor adsorbed into the intake air passage can be efficiently desorbed even when there is only a small amount of the intake air, an intake throttle valve is provided upstream of the adsorbent and an opening of the intake throttle valve is throttled so as to decompress an area near the adsorbent. Desorption of fuel vapor also can be efficiently promoted by using a heater to directly heat the adsorbent in the intake air passage or by heating the intake air to indirectly heat the adsorbent.

Abstract: A vapor fuel producing system for optimizing fuel efficiency including a vapor producing chamber, a controlled level of liquid fuel maintained in the chamber, agitation of the fuel to convert the liquid fuel to vapor, a temperature control for the fuel and thereby the fuel vapor, and a controlled input of ambient air to the fuel vapor to achieve a desired air to fuel mix throughout fuel demand of the engine, and conveyance of the mixture to the engine intake manifold.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system containing a plurality of components that cooperate to provide improved fuel economy and reduced environmental pollution. These components include elastomeric check valve body members having a shaft and a cylindrical head, and an electrical heating system to recondition the fuel. A water separator designed to eliminate the flow restriction to the device that could negate the operation of the system through the usage of synthetic or wire screen in the element. A groove so positioned in the face of the transfer pump gear cavity so as to relieve the pressure on the powering shaft seal. A divider wall protruding from the filter head base into the upper area of the filter to divide the top portion of the filter that is normally a common area of incoming fuel into two separate chambers, an inlet chamber for the incoming liquid and an outlet chamber for the exiting air bubbles.

Abstract: A fuel supply apparatus reduces the fuel vaporization and leakage by means that the positions of vaporization and leakage and their amount in the fuel tank and the fuel pipe is detected properly in case of using a low boiling point fuel having a vapor phase in the normal temperatures and atmospheric pressures, and the fuel state is controlled based on those detected values. By providing another container made of elastomatic material having an expandable mechanical characteristic inside the fuel storing container, the low boiling point fuel is stored in the separate container. A flow rate controlling apparatus is provided for heating or cooling the fuel pipe leading the low boiling point fuel stored in the fuel storing container to the engine. A flow rate controlling apparatus is provided for adjusting the flow rate of the fuel in the fuel pipe for leading the low boiling point fuel stored in the fuel storing container to the engine.

Abstract: A separate metering and metering unit for a diesel and/or propane or similar gas/liquid fuel powered internal combustion engine such as a dual fueled engine incorporates an intake filter, a lockout solenoid, and a metering device into a single integrated unit remote of the carburetor of the engine. The metering unit includes a heater immediately adjacent to the output of the injector metering device in order to provide heat necessary to prevent any freezing of the unit injector or gaseous fuel or oxidizers downstream of the metering unit. The injection of the propane allows for correct operation of a catalytic converter.

Abstract: A combustion stabilizing system including a fuel injection valve (13), and a first heater (50) and a second heater (38a, 38b) for heating a fuel sprayed from the fuel injection valve (13), the second heater using a heat source different from the heat source for the first heater (50). The first heater (50) is a PTC heater, and the second heater uses as the heat source a coolant for the internal combustion engine. The first heater vaporizes the fuel in starting the internal combustion engine, and the second heater vaporizes the fuel after warming up the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A method for heating a fuel flowing through an injection valve into a combustion space of an internal combustion engine includes conveying fuel through ducts of a filter element arranged in the fuel flow, heating walls of the throughflow ducts at least in certain regions along their longitudinal extent, and introducing heat from the walls into the fuel.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system is disclosed which includes an injector (40) having an end region (43). The end region (43) is provided from heat conducting material such as metal so that the end region can be heated by exhaust gas to heat the temperature of fuel in the injector end region so that the increase in temperature and pressure within the end region causes the fuel to flash into a vapour state immediately the fuel is ejected from the injector. The exhaust gas is supplied by an exhaust gas supply line (70, 402) and can be returned by an exhaust return line (405).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the operation of a fuel flow system, including a recycling path and a cooler, comprising: sensing the temperature of the fuel; and inserting the cooler in the recycling path when the temperature of the fuel exceeds a threshold temperature. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR. 1.72(b).

Abstract: A fuel injector for vaporizing a liquid fuel for use in an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector includes at least one capillary flow passage, a heat source arranged along the at least one capillary flow passage, the heat source operable to heat the liquid fuel in the at least one capillary flow passage to a level sufficient to change at least a portion thereof from the liquid state to a vapor state and deliver a stream of substantially vaporized fuel from the outlet end of the at least one capillary flow passage; and a valve for metering fuel to the internal combustion engine, the valve located proximate to the outlet end of the at least one capillary flow passage, the valve including a low mass member for substantially occluding the stream of fuel to the internal combustion engine; wherein the low mass member for substantially occluding the stream of fuel to the internal combustion engine is formed of a material having low mass and or a low coefficient of thermal conductivity.

Abstract: A fuel injection system for internal combustion engines is proposed in which gelation of the fuel is avoided by a fuel preheating that operates as a function of temperature. A pressure regulating valve of a common rail can be cooled as well.

Abstract: A fuel supply system for use in an internal combustion engine, comprising: an intake passage; a downstream fuel injection valve near the port of each cylinder of the engine and downstream of the intake passage; and a controller, wherein the intake passage includes a fuel injection/evaporation device which has an upstream fuel injection valve; a heater for evaporating injected fuel; and an air passage for supplying the injected fuel with air. The controller is adapted to control the amount of fuel injected from the downstream fuel injection valve and the upstream fuel injection valve, thereby controlling the fuel-air ratio of the injected fuel.

Abstract: A system for vaporizing and supplying liquefied petrol gas to an internal combustion engine, the internal combustion engine comprising an oil circuit for lubricating the engine and utilizing one of a carburetor and fuel injection. The system includes a vaporizing housing having a temperature chamber and of a vaporizing chamber. The temperature chamber is connected to the oil circuit for lubricating the engine. The vaporizing chamber is connected to a liquefied gas tank and to one of the carburetor and the fuel injection, the liquefied petrol gas being heated by the engine oil.

Abstract: A system for preheating diesel fuel before being introduced into a chamber of an internal combustion engine, particularly before or during passing of the fuel through a fuel filter, is provided. The system includes a filtering element and a preheating element, where the heat needed to reach the burning point of the diesel fuel with the presence of preheating will be less in amount compared to the system without preheating. In addition, compression heat with fuel preheating will remain constant so the combustion of the diesel fuel will be relatively perfect improving diesel engine performance.

Abstract: A preheat fuel delivery system includes a fuel processor and a source of vaporized fuel. Vaporized fuel is feed into the inlet fuel port of the fuel processor. An outlet fuel port of the fuel processor is connected to an intake port of a combustion source. An exhaust port of the combustion source is attached to an exhaust intake port of the fuel processor. The heat from the exhaust gases of the combustion source heat the vaporized fuel inside the fuel processor. A first embodiment of the fuel processor contains a plurality of plates. A second embodiment of the fuel processor utilizes a plurality concentric tubes. A third embodiment of the fuel processor includes two concentric tubes.

Abstract: A vapor fuel producing system for optimizing fuel efficiency including a vapor producing chamber, a controlled level of liquid fuel maintained in the chamber, agitation of the fuel to convert the liquid fuel to vapor, a temperature control for the fuel and thereby the fuel vapor, and a controlled input of ambient air to the fuel vapor to achieve a desired air to fuel mix throughout fuel demand of the engine, and conveyance of the mixture to the engine intake manifold.

Abstract: A nozzle needle has a hollow tubular form having a closed base end. A heat transfer tube is press fitted into a first magnetic portion. The heat transfer tube surrounds an outer peripheral surface of the nozzle needle. A ceramic heater is formed as an integral cylindrical body by sintering a ceramic material together with a heat generating resistive element. A case covers the heater and protects the heater from externally applied water. An inner tube of the case is resiliently engaged with both the heater and the first magnetic portion. Heat of the heater is conducted to the nozzle needle through the inner tube, the first magnetic portion and the heat transfer tube to heat fuel inside the nozzle needle.

Abstract: A system and method for transferring heat from the exhaust of an internal combustion engine to a fuel container storing compressed gas fuel, using a gaseous heat transfer medium. The heat transferred to the fuel container assists expansion and/or vaporization of the compressed gas fuel. The expanded and/or vaporized compressed gas fuel may be delivered to the internal combustion engine for use by the engine.

Abstract: A fuel evaporator (1) includes an evaporation chamber (11) to prepare a fuel gas FG by evaporating a liquid fuel FL with heat, a fuel injector (40) to supply a liquid fuel to the evaporation chamber, a plurality of heating medium tubes (12) to lead a combustion gas HG through said evaporation chamber, a superheating part (11U) to heat a fuel gas FG evaporated in said evaporation chamber by means of the combustion gas HG, an exhaust duct (22) to exhaust the fuel gas FG, and a fuel injection tube (41). The fuel injection tube is provided with a plurality of injection holes (42), said fuel injection tube being extended into said evaporation chamber and said fuel injection tube is provided crossing at right angle with respect to a heating medium tube. Injection property of the fuel injection tube in said evaporation chamber is greatly improved. The liquid fuel is evaporated effectively and rapidly.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system containing a plurality of components that cooperate to provide improved fuel economy and reduced environmental pollution. These components include elastomeric check valve body members having a shaft and a cylindrical head, and an electrical heating system to recondition the fuel. A water separator designed to eliminate the flow restriction to the device that could negate the operation of the system through the usage of synthetic or wire screen in the element. A groove so positioned in the face of the transfer pump gear cavity so as to relieve the pressure on the powering shaft seal. A divider wall protruding from the filter head base into the upper area of the filter to divide the top portion of the filter that is normally a common area of incoming fuel into two separate chambers, an inlet chamber for the incoming liquid and an outlet chamber for the exiting air bubbles.

Abstract: A system and method for transferring heat from the exhaust of an internal combustion engine to a fuel container storing compressed gas fuel, using a gaseous heat transfer medium. The heat transferred to the fuel container assists expansion and/or vaporization of the compressed gas fuel. The expanded and/or vaporized compressed gas fuel may be delivered to the internal combustion engine for use by the engine.

Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a heat exchanger apparatus for heating a fuel, which comprises a heat exchanger block made of a heat conductive material. The heat exchanger block contains a passageway in which is located a heating element operative to heat the heat exchanger block. A fuel conduit in contact with the surface of the heat exchanger block conducts heat from the block to the fuel flowing within. The heat exchanger block is shaped in order to maximize the surface area in contact with the fuel conduit.

Abstract: That this device is a state altering interface device intended to safely apply engine heat for increasing the vaporization rate of liquid gasoline, Diesel, and alcohol fuel in Fuel Injected conventional internal combustion engines, using computer controlled Electronic Fuel Injection and hot fuel to resolve the existing defect/problem of fuel condensation on Intake manifold runners, intake ports, combustion chamber and cylinder walls so as to enhance engine combustion efficiency, emissions control and fuel economy.

Abstract: A fuel management and delivery system for a vehicle having a fuel tank supplying an engine includes a heat exchanger positioned within a sender unit positioned within the fuel tank and at least one insulated fuel line extending between the fuel tank and the engine. A controller may be connected with respect to the heat exchanger for regulating a temperature of the heat exchanger and fuel within the insulated fuel line.