摘要 |
A method of controlling a premix compression self-igniting internal combustion engine in which intake air and fuel are mixed in advance in a combustion chamber and the mixture is self-ignited by compression. Optimal self-ignition timing in accordance with operation condition can be obtained with the method for improved combustion. An exhaust valve ( 9 ) is temporarily reopened during a compression stroke, and timing of closing the reopened valve is variable, so that timing of the closure is varied for an effective compression ratio at which optimal self-igniting timing can be obtained at each operation region. A valve closure timing map for the exhaust valve reopening is formed from an engine speed and load, and closure timing of the exhaust valve ( 9 ) is varied based on the map. The closure timing of the exhaust valve ( 9 ) is varied such that an effective compression ratio is increased in an operation region where the load is small, and the ratio is reduced with an increase in the load.
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