Method and apparatus for cold starting a spark ignited internal combustion engine fueled with an alcohol-based fuel mixture

Patent · Tue Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:7020039

Brinkman, N D; Dasch, C J; Rockwell, L A; Hopper, D H

This patent describes a method for enhancing the cold-starting capability of an internal combustion engine operating on an alcohol-based fuel mixture, the engine including a cranking means for rotating the engine during starting, a means for delivering the fuel mixture to each engine cylinder, and a spark plug with an arc gap positioned in each engine cylinder for igniting the delivered fuel mixture, it comprises: regulating the quantity of alcohol-based fuel delivered to the engine during cranking; and providing to each cylinder spark plug an ignition currentcurrent.

• Assignee: General Motors Corp., Detroit, MI (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 5146882; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-750357
• OSTI ID: 7020039
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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