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Effect of over-expansion in a cycloidal rotary engine

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  • Zambalov, Sergey
  • Kasaev, Dmitry
  • Yakovlev, Igor
  • Ji, Changwei
  • Yang, Jinxin
  • Maznoy, Anatoly

Abstract

An over-expanded (Atkinson cycle) reciprocating internal combustion engine is a crucial component of hybrid and range-extended electric vehicles. The realization of the over-expansion cycle with high efficiency in novel power devices with a compact, simple design, such as cycloidal rotary engines, is a promising alternative. The cycloidal rotary engine is an internal combustion engine that operates four strokes without a reciprocating mechanism and valve train. The over-expansion cycle is implemented in the cycloidal rotary engine by asymmetrical intake and exhaust port arrangements, resulting in open and closure timings. This study aimed to establish inherent characteristics of the over-expansion cycle in gasoline-fueled rotary engines with spark ignition. A numerical simulation of the gas exchange and combustion process in a wide range of over-expansion ratios was conducted. It was concluded that the over-expansion cycle is realized without typical piston engine methods such as variable valve timing and multilink mechanism. The thermal conversion efficiency is a peak function of the over-expansion ratio. In the over-expansion range of 1.1–1.2, the thermal conversion efficiency of the cycloidal rotary engine increased up to 32.7–34.5%. The benefits of fuel economy and carbon oxide emission can also be achieved within the specified range of over-expansion ratio.

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  • Zambalov, Sergey & Kasaev, Dmitry & Yakovlev, Igor & Ji, Changwei & Yang, Jinxin & Maznoy, Anatoly, 2024. "Effect of over-expansion in a cycloidal rotary engine," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 302(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:302:y:2024:i:c:s0360544224015676
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.131794
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