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The invention relates to a method for supplying vapor to intake air that is supplied to an internal combustion engine. The method comprises the steps of compressing the intake air before supplying the vapor and contacting, in a moistening means, the intake air with liquid, by simultaneously feeding

The invention relates to a method for supplying vapor to intake air that is supplied to an internal combustion engine. The method comprises the steps of compressing the intake air before supplying the vapor and contacting, in a moistening means, the intake air with liquid, by simultaneously feeding the compressed intake air and the liquid into the moistening means and causing the intake air and the liquid to flow in opposite directions through the moistening means. The invention also relates to a device for supplying vapor to the intake air of an internal combustion engine, to which a compressor for compressing the intake air is connected. The device comprises a moistening means, which is connected between the compressor and the engine and which comprises a first connection for feeding the water into the moistening means and a second connection for feeding the intake air into the moistening means, the moistening means being adapted to carry out the supply of water vapor to the intake air by contacting the intake air and the water with each other, while flowing in opposite directions through the moistening means.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A method of operating an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of:(a) driving an internal combustion engine while supplying intake air thereto, producing exhaust gases and heating cooling water to the engine;(b) compressing said intake air to produce compressed intake ai

[ We claim:] [1.] A method of operating an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of:(a) driving an internal combustion engine while supplying intake air thereto, producing exhaust gases and heating cooling water to the engine;(b) compressing said intake air to produce compressed intake air;(c) preheating a liquid to be evaporated to produce a vapor with said cooling water or said exhaust gas; and(d) contacting the compressed intake air with the preheated liquid to form a vapor of said liquid in said intake air whereby said vapor is entrained into said engine with said intake air, said intake air and said liquid flowing in opposite directions during contact of said intake air with said preheated liquid.