System and method for engine combustion
A combustion system for use with one or more cylinder bores of an internal combustion engine includes at least one cylinder head defining first and second intake ports in fluid communication with the one or more cylinder bores. A flap is adjustably connected to the at least one cylinder head. The flap includes a first flap portion cooperating with the first intake port extending from an arm and a second flap portion cooperating with the second intake port extending from the arm and disposed adjacent the first flap portion. A controller in electrical communication with an actuator monitors the condition of the engine and actuates the flap to position the first and second flap portions between first and second positions to create a first combustion condition and a second combustion condition.
- Research Organization:
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0006853
- Assignee:
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,915,221
- Application Number:
- 15/151,526
- OSTI ID:
- 1426791
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2016 May 11
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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