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US 7,628,137 B1Granted
Multifuel storage, metering and ignition system
OwnerRoy E. McAlisterinventor
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Abstract
A system for safe storage and efficient utilization of a variety of fuel selections that range in composition and phase from cryogenic mixtures of solids and liquids to elevated temperature gases is provided for unique applications with various types of heat engines and fuel cells including hybridized combinations.
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A multi-fuel fuel injection system comprising:
- a microprocessor
- a fuel injector for injecting fuel, wherein the fuel is injected by the opening of a valve element;
- means for igniting said fuel, wherein the means for igniting the fuel is integral to the injector and is located near the valve element;
- wherein the valve element is opened with one of a cable or rod connected to an actuator;
- wherein the cable or rod are electrically insulated and further comprise a fiber-optic element for communicating combustion data to the microprocessor.
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