Yes, the injector (really the fuel pump) is powerful enough to spray the extra distance. The problem is exactly that which was solved by locating the injectors close to the valves. Fuel film area. By moving the injectors back, the fuel film surface area increases. This would be fine if the fuel...
MAN B&W is building a ship engine using computer control and hydraulic pressure for exhaust valve actuation and fuel injection. This allows complete control of valve and injection timing, resulting in pre-programmed optimization scenarios, useful for running for best economy or best emissions...
