07-06-2012, 12:21 PM
SPLIT CYCLE ENGINE
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WHAT IS A SPLIT CYCLE ENGINE?
The split-cycle engine divides these four strokes between two paired cylinders: one for intake/compression and another for power/exhaust.
Compressed air transferred from the compression cylinder to the power cylinder through a crossover passage.
Fuel is then injected and fired to produce the
power stroke
DISADVANTAGES
The crossover valve would experience high accelerations so valve train durability could be an issue.
Limiting the rpm of the engine.
Auto-ignition and / or flame propagation could occur in the crossover passage.
conclusion
The scuderi split cycle engine is having thermal efficiency about 42.6%,which is far more better then conventional engine.
It greatly reduces the wastage of fuel, which is most important thing to countries like India ,which is dependent on foreign countries for petroleum fuels. It reduces the burden on the imports customs.
