Science Applications International Corporation
Torque-slewing diesel engine operation

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Abstract:

An aircraft diesel engine may be operated at a minimal fuel rate. Shaft output power of the engine may be reduced by initiating combustion during the compression stroke. Combustion may be initiated during the compression stroke by advancing fuel injection, splitting fuel injection, and/or manipulating individual injection quantities. Initiating combustion during the compression stroke may slew torque generation to the compression stroke.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

14 May 2019

Issue date:

17 Nov 2020