Designing a Miniature Engine for Large-Engine Performance Alvin Lowi and Associates

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Lowi, Alvin, author.

Conference Name:

Future Transportation Technology Conference and Exposition (2003-06-23 : Costa Mesa, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2003

Summary:

The challenge of designing a very small cylinder for a high-performance four-stroke-cycle, avgas-fueled spark-ignition engine is described. Measures for minimizing the performance compromises associated with severely down-scaled cylinder geometry are indicated. A Burt McCollum sleeve valve is shown to facilitate a favorable four-stroke-cycle combustion chamber layout. A single-cylinder engine is featured with synchronized port fuel injection, variable energy CD ignition, top-cold liquid cooling, seal-less centrifugal coolant pump, dry-sump pressure lubrication and one-piece connecting rod with plain bearings. Actual size and weight figures are given. The shaft output and fuel consumption estimates presented are derived from computer simulation

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Publisher Number:

2003-01-2275

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Restricted for use by site license