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Operating techniques for internal combustion engines

  • US 6,408,625 B1
  • Filed: 01/19/2000
  • Issued: 06/25/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of generating electric power, comprising:

  • starting an internal combustion engine having a number of combustion chambers and a turbocharger, the engine being a prime mover for an electric power generator, the chambers each having a respective fueling period;

    preparing the engine to accept a generator load by withholding fuel during the respective fueling period of a portion of the chambers to increase boost pressure provided with the turbocharger; and

    driving the generator with the engine, the engine accepting the generator load after increasing the boost pressure during said preparing.

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