FLEXIBLE FUEL GENERATOR AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
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1. A portable flexible fuel generator, having an engine, comprising:
- (1) a cylinder, and a spark plug in the cylinder,(2) a primary fuel tank, fluidly connected to the cylinder,(3) an air intake path, fluidly connecting atmosphere to the cylinder,(4) a start module, comprising a starting fuel tank holder and a starting fuel line, wherein the starting fuel line is fluidly connected to the air intake path,(5) a coolant path, which provide a flow path for coolant to cool the cylinder, and(6) a thermal controller, along the coolant path,wherein the engine has full cylinder cooling.
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Abstract
A portable flexible fuel generator, having an engine, includes: a cylinder and a spark plug in the cylinder, a primary fuel tank fluidly connected to the cylinder, an air intake path fluidly connecting atmosphere to the cylinder, a start module including a starting fuel tank holder and a starting fuel line, where the starting fuel line is fluidly connected to the air intake path, a coolant path which provide a flow path for coolant to cool the cylinder, and a thermal controller along the coolant path. Furthermore, the engine has full cylinder cooling.
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41 Claims
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1. A portable flexible fuel generator, having an engine, comprising:
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(1) a cylinder, and a spark plug in the cylinder, (2) a primary fuel tank, fluidly connected to the cylinder, (3) an air intake path, fluidly connecting atmosphere to the cylinder, (4) a start module, comprising a starting fuel tank holder and a starting fuel line, wherein the starting fuel line is fluidly connected to the air intake path, (5) a coolant path, which provide a flow path for coolant to cool the cylinder, and (6) a thermal controller, along the coolant path, wherein the engine has full cylinder cooling. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 19)
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21. A method of generating electricity with a generator, the generator having an engine comprising a cylinder and a spark plug, the method comprising:
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operating the engine in the isothermal range of 120-180°
C., andfueling the engine with a running fuel comprising a heavy fuel. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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31. A method of making a portable flexible fuel generator, comprising modifying a portable gasoline generator,
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adding a starting module comprising a starting fuel tank holder and a starting fuel line, wherein the stating fuel line is fluidly connected to an air intake path of the portable gasoline generator, adding a thermal door, along the coolant path of the portable gasoline generator, and retarding the spark plug ignition timing. - View Dependent Claims (32, 39, 40)
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