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Internal combustion engine

  • US 4,480,595 A
  • Filed: 11/07/1983
  • Issued: 11/06/1984
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/18/1982
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An improvement in an internal combustion engine having an auxiliary fuel system for feeding an auxiliary fuel stored under pressure to the internal combustion engine comprising in combination:

  • a storage tank for holding an ammonia under pressure;

    a relief valve positioned on the outlet of said storage tank to relieve excessive pressure in said tank by releasing auxiliary fuel therefrom;

    a container partially filled with water adapted to absorb said ammonia; and

    a coupling attached to said relief valve and connected into said container whereby auxiliary ammonia released by said auxiliary fuel tank is captured in said container to prevent release thereof to the atmosphere.

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