Fluid emulsification systems and methods
OwnerJohn Satterfieldinventor
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Abstract
This invention describes systems and methods for mixing two fluids. A first fluid, usually fuel, can be passed through a primary passage that typically leads to a carburetor or other inlet to a combustion engine. A second fluid, usually air, can be mixed with the first by introducing it to the primary passage through an inlet located upstream in the primary passage. The mixture of fluids can then be further emulsified by passing it over a plurality of obstructions, such as a threaded interior surface of the primary passage, located within the primary passage downstream of the inlet.
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A method for increasing performance of fuel injected engines, wherein the fuel injected engine includes at least one injector operable to inject fuel into at least one corresponding combustion chamber, and an engine management system that monitors engine performance parameters and in response thereto controls the injector to inject fuel to the combustion chamber, the method comprising:
- (a) directing fuel and air to an electronic carburetor in communication with the combustion chamber;
- (b) monitoring a plurality of engine parameters with the engine management system to determine optimal levels of fuel and air for the engine;
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- (c) controlling the electronic carburetor and fuel injector to introduce to the combustion chamber a specified amount of fuel from the injector and a specified amount of a mixture of fuel and air from the electronic carburetor.
A method for increasing the performance of a carburetor, the carburetor including a throat for containing a stream of air passing through the carburetor, a venturi in the throat of the carburetor, the venturi defining the smallest inside diameter of the throat of the carburetor and a fuel supply port for supplying fuel to the airstream passing through the throat of the carburetor, the method comprising locating the fuel supply port in the throat of the carburetor at or below the venturi.
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