[EN] A thermal wall temperature swing model was built to capture the transient effects of various material properties and coating layers on the intra-cycle wall temperature of an internal combustion engine. This model was ...
Andruskiewicz, Peter Paul(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2017-11-06)
In-cylinder thermal barrier materials have been thoroughly investigated for their potential improvements in thermal efficiency in reciprocating internal combustion engines. These materials show improvements both directly ...
[EN] Materials that enable wall temperature swing to follow the gas temperature throughout a reciprocating internal combustion engine cycle promise the greatest benefits from in-cylinder insulation without detriments to ...
Andruskiewicz, Peter Paul(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2015-03-02)
[EN] A dual-compression, dual expansion (DCDE) engine concept utilizing thermal insulation, piston compressors and expanders is presented and analyzed to determine the potential for improved efficiency and performance. ...