Abstract:
An engine has a rotatable crankshaft. A compression piston is received within a compression cylinder and operatively connected to the crankshaft such that the compression piston reciprocates through an intake stroke and a compression stroke during a single rotation of the crankshaft. An expansion piston is received within an expansion cylinder and operatively connected to the crankshaft such that the expansion piston reciprocates through an expansion stroke and an exhaust stroke during a single rotation of the crankshaft. A crossover passage interconnects the compression and expansion cylinders. The crossover passage includes a crossover compression valve and a crossover expansion valve defining a pressure chamber therebetween. A fuel injector is disposed in the pressure chamber of the crossover passage. Fuel injection from the fuel injector into the crossover passage is timed to occur entirely during the compression stroke of the compression piston.
Abstract:
An exhaust valve arrangement includes a cylinder having a top end, an exhaust conduit connected to the cylinder by an opening in the top end of the cylinder, the opening comprising a valve seat, a valve member comprising a valve stem and a valve head on the valve stem, the valve member being movable between a closed position in which the valve head is received in the valve seat and an open position in which the valve head is spaced from the valve seat, and a resilient member arranged to urge the valve member to a closed position. A piston is mounted relative to the valve stem, the piston being disposed in a second cylinder in flow communication with the exhaust conduit and arranged such that a change in pressure in the exhaust conduit changes a degree of compression of the resilient member.
Abstract:
The method of detecting abnormal closing timing or malfunction of one or more intake valves (3) of a cylinder (2) of a piston engine (1) comprises the steps of measuring cylinder pressure in the cylinder (2) at least at two different crank angles falling within a crank angle range between a first crank (θ 1 ) angle and a second crank angle (θ 2 ) (101), on the basis of measured cylinder pressures, determining average cylinder pressure (PA Meas ) for the crank angle range between the first crank angle (θ 1 ) and the second crank angle (θ 2 ) (102), determining estimated average cylinder pressure (P AEst ) in the cylinder (2) in the crank angle range between the first crank angle (θ 1 ) and the second crank angle (θ 2 ) (103), and comparing the estimated aver- age cylinder pressure (P AEst ) to the average cylinder pressure (P AMeas ) determined on the basis of the measured cylinder pressures (104).
Abstract:
A gas exchange valve arrangement for a supercharged internal combustion engine, which arrangement comprises a gas exchange valve (1) having a valve head (2) and a valve stem (3) connected to the valve head (2), the arrangement further comprising a valve spring (4) being arranged around the valve stem (3) for creating a force for closing the valve (1), a chamber (5) being arranged around the valve stem (3), and thrust means (6, 19) being attached to the valve stem (3) and being movable in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the valve stem (3) together with the gas exchange valve (1). The arrangement comprises means (7, 14) for introducing pressurized charge from an air intake duct (10) of the engine air into the chamber (5) between the thrust means (6, 19) and the inner end of the chamber (5) for assisting in keeping the valve (1) closed. The invention also concerns a cylinder head (9).
Abstract:
Bei einem Zweitakt-Hubkolbenmotor mit wenigstens einem Zylinder (1), dessen Brennraum (3) eine durch ein mittels einer eine Vorschubeinrichtung und eine Rückstelleinrichtung enthaltenden Betätigungseinrichtung betätigbares Auslassventil (5) steuerbare Auslassöffnung (4) aufweist und auf dessen Zylinderkopf (2) ein Ventilgehäuse (9) aufgesetzt ist, das einen an die Auslassöffnung (4) des Brennraums (3) anschließenden Auslasskanal (9) und eine dessen obere Wandung durchgreifende Führungsbüchse (10) für einen den Auslasskanal (8) durchsetzenden Schaft (7) des Auslassventils (5) enthält, wobei die Rückstelleinrichtung einen am Ventilschaft (7) angebrachten Kolben (15) und einen hiervon begrenzten, mit Druckluft beaufschlagbaren Arbeitsraum (17) aufweist, der gegenüber einem zwischen den einander zugewandten Führungsflächen von Führungsbüchse (10) und Ventilschaft (7) vorhandenen, mit dem Auslasskanal (8) kommunizierenden Ringspalt (11), dem Öl zuführbar ist, durch eine im Bereich des oberen, auslasskanalfernen Endes des Ringspalts (11) angeordnete, wenigstens einen Dichtring (22) aufweisende Dichteinrichtung abgedichtet ist, lassen sich dadurch eine einfache Bauweise sowie eine wartungsfreie Betriebsweise erreichen, dass oberhalb des dem Auslasskanal (8) zugewandten Dichtrings (22) der Dichteinrichtung ein mit Öl beaufschlagbares Ölreservoir (24 bzw. 31 bzw. 36) vorgesehen ist, dessen Ölfüllung an der vom Auslasskanal (8) abgewandten Oberseite des genannten Dichtrings (22) ansteht.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an exhaust valve assembly (18) for a large two-stroke diesel engine (1). The assembly (18) includes an exhaust valve (11) that is movable in opposite directions between a closed position and a open position. A double acting spring assembly (40) is operably connected to the exhaust valve (11) and forms a mass-spring system together with the exhaust valve (11) and the mass of any other parts moving in unison with the exhaust valve (11). The double acting spring assembly (40) stores energy during translation of the exhaust valve (11) back and forth between the closed and open position for subsequent propulsion of the exhaust valve (11) in an opposite direction. Hydraulic means (50) hold the exhaust valve (11) on command from a controller (27) in the closed or in the open position.
Abstract:
Embodiments relate generally to energy storage systems, and in particular to energy storage systems using compressed gas as an energy storage medium. In various embodiments, a compressed gas storage system may include a plurality of stages to convert energy into compressed gas for storage, and then to recover that stored energy by gas expansion. In certain embodiments, a stage may comprise a reversible compressor/expander having a reciprocating piston. Pump designs for introducing liquid for heat exchange with the gas, are described. Gas flow valves featuring shroud and/or curtain portions, are also described.
Abstract:
An exhaust valve arrangement includes a cylinder having a top end, an exhaust conduit connected to the cylinder by an opening in the top end of the cylinder, the opening comprising a valve seat, a valve member comprising a valve stem and a valve head on the valve stem, the valve member being movable between a closed position in which the valve head is received in the valve seat and an open position in which the valve head is spaced from the valve seat, and a resilient member arranged to urge the valve member to a closed position. A piston is mounted relative to the valve stem, the piston being disposed in a second cylinder in flow communication with the exhaust conduit and arranged such that a change in pressure in the exhaust conduit changes a degree of compression of the resilient member.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a valve-lift device for the variable valve control of gas-exchange valves of an internal combustion engine, in particular for the highest rotational speeds, comprising a pivotable lever, which is driven by means of a camshaft, an axis of rotation which can be displaced in a slotted-link track fixed to the housing, and a valve actuation means, in which device a pivotable rocker lever (4) has, at one end, a roller (5) which is driven by a camshaft (3) and, at its other end, a slotted-link roller (6) which is moved along a working curve in a slotted link (7), the slotted link (7) being designed as an engagement surface of a valve actuation means (2), a centre of rotation (8) of the rocker lever (4) being provided between the roller (5) and the slottedlink roller (6), and the centre of rotation (8) of the rocker lever (4) and a supporting axis (9) of the valve actuation means (2) being arranged on a vertical axis (10) in an operating position, and, in order to set a valve lift, an axis of rotation (8') being displaced in a slotted-link track (14) fixed to the housing.
Abstract:
An internal combustion engine comprising at least one pair of pistons (20, 21) rotating, oscillating or reciprocating in cylinder assemblies (11, 12) joined by a crankcase (13), each piston (20, 21) being driven by a crankshaft housed in the crankcase (13), the crankcase (13) including an inlet port (63) for entry of an air fuel mixture and an outlet port (65) for transfer of compressed air fuel mixture, each cylinder (11, 12) having a combustion chamber (35) and at least one inlet (36) and at least one exhaust (36) valve port communicating with the combustion chamber (35), the inlet valve port (36) being in communication with the crankcase (13) via the crankcase outlet port (65) whereby the engine is adapted to run on a four stroke cycle with the underside of the piston (20, 21) pressurising the air fuel mixture in the crankcase (13) and causing transfer of the pressurised air fuel mixture to the combustion chamber (35) via the crankcase outlet port (65) and inlet valve port (36).