Calculations of the Performance of a Compression Ignition Engine-Compressor Turbine Combination. 2 - Performance of Complete Combination

Abstract

Tests were conducted on compression-ignition engine to determine effects of fuel air ratio, compression ration, exhaust back pressure, and engine speed on performance. Maximum cylinder pressure was assumed at 1400 psi constant. Calculation methods and results are discussed. At 2200 rpm, compressor efficiency of 0.70, and turbine efficiency of 0.65, and minimum net specific fuel consumption of 0.40 lb/hp-hr was obtained. Gearing turbine to engine has only slight improvement over engine using supercharger with closed waste gate.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 1947
Accession Number
ADB814223

Entities

People

  • A. Mendelson

Organizations

  • Glenn Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pressure
  • Back Pressure
  • Combustion
  • Compression
  • Compression Ignition
  • Compression Ignition Engines
  • Compression Ratio
  • Compressors
  • Diesel Engines
  • Engines
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Fuel Air Ratio
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Ignition
  • Spark Ignition
  • Specific Heat
  • Superchargers

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.