| 摘要 |
<p>An engine (10) is provided which, in at least one cylinder (12, 14, 16, 18) or combustion area is provided with a hydrocarbon rich fuel (46, 52) which produces upon combustion an exhaust gas (36) containing unburned hydrocarbons, water vapor and carbon monoxide. The exhaust gas (36) is treated in a catalytic converter (40) and the reaction process that occurs therein produces hydrogen and carbon dioxide which is mixed with air to form a hydrocarbon lean, hydrogen enriched mixture. The mixture is subsequently ignited in other cylinders or combustion areas of the engine to produce power.</p> |
