INTAKE PORT THROTTLING CONTROL FOR DUAL FUEL ENGINES WITH ASYMMETRIC INTAKE PASSAGES

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APP PUB NO 20140352656A1
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13909214

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Systems and methods for controlling intake flow to dual fuel internal combustion engines are disclosed. The system includes an intake system for providing a charge flow to a plurality of cylinders of the engine through at least two asymmetric intake passages connected to respective intake ports of each cylinder of the engine. At least one or both intake passages includes a throttle to control the intake flow therethrough. The characteristics of the charge flow into the cylinders is controlled by the throttles in response to operating conditions of the dual fuel engine.

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CUMMINS INC500 JACKSON STREET COLUMBUS IN 47201

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Kolhouse, Steven J Columbus, US 18 262
Lutz, Timothy P Columbus, US 27 251

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