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Minimum load

In order to obtain stable combustion, the engine load can be allowed to increase in certain cases. Irregular combustion gives a higher content of unburned fuel (HC) in the exhaust gases.

Fig 1: Engine Torque Operating Principle Graph - Minimum Load
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