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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 1991
Filed:
Aug. 01, 1990
Takamitsu Kashima, Tokyo, JP;
Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A start control system for an alcohol engine having heater means for heating fuel injected by an injector, comprising: sensing means for sensing an alcohol concentration of the fuel; detecting means for detecting an engine temperature; judging means responsive to said alcohol concentration and said engine temperature for judging an engine start disable state; computing means responsive to said alcohol concentration and said engine temperature for computing a necessary calorific power of the heater sufficient for enhancement of vaporization of the fuel in said engine start disabled state; and controlling means responsive to said necessary calorific power for controlling a time for turning on the heater.