lean-burn

adj

(Automotive Engineering) (esp of an internal-combustion engine) designed to use a lean mixture of fuel and air in order to reduce petrol consumption and exhaust emissions

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lean-burn

adj lean-burn engine → Magermotor m

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References in periodicals archive

In addition to the EnviCat-DPF, Sud-Chemie also offers a range of oxidation catalysts (CO and HC) for diesel and lean-burn natural gas engines and three-way catalysts (N[O.sub.x], CO and HC) for rich-burn natural gas and gasoline engines.

Sud-Chemie Inc

When a "lean-burn" engine is running properly the nitration and oxidation levels should also be similar.

Three tools illuminate engine performance analysis

Also, we're at a point now where there's a multiple set of propulsion systems out there, including "clean" diesel, lean-burn and gasoline-direct injection.

Why Tier II Shouldn't Be LEVII

Lean-burn technology predominates throughout the series, with the one stoichiometric model slated for lean-burn combustion later this year.

Tedom natural gas engines introduced in North America: Czech-built engines targeted at gas compression, other stationary uses; line of cogen packages as well

Murphy and MIRATECH Corporation--offers a color brochure devoted to its Windows[R]-based MEC Air-Fuel Ratio Control Systems for rich-burn and lean-burn spark-ignited natural gas engines.

Compliance Controls

has expanded its line of fuel system products with the introduction of its new VMI-series mixing venturi insert designed for the retrofit of carburetors on single and dual bank, rich- and lean-burn natural gas engines.

New mixing venturi insert for carburetor retrofits

The E-Series power generation units are driven by Cat electronically controlled, lean-burn gas reciprocating engines.

Caterpillar Inc

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