Abstract
A Wankel rotary engine produced by Advanced Innovative Engineering (AIE) UK Ltd with a capacity of 225cc is investigated, employing a rotary expander as an energy recovery system, aiming at maximizing the expansion of the gas and improving the overall efficiency of this propulsive system. In this configuration, the expander is placed alongside to the engine and receives exhaust gas from the engine by means of a short and straight connecting pipe. Unlike the engine, the expander has a Wankel-type 1:2 configuration. A thorough description of the machine, including the main mechanical, kinematic and port-timing parameters are reported, in addition to details of the test rig and experimental methodologies adopted. Finally, this work presents the experimental results obtained from the engine equipped with the expander and compares those results with the engine baseline performance.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Internal Combustion Engines and Powertrain Systems for Future Transport 2019 |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the International Conference on Internal Combustion Engines and Powertrain Systems for Future Transport (ICEPSFT 2019), December 11-12, 2019, Birmingham, UK |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN (Print) | 9780367903565 |
Publication status | Published - 10 Jan 2020 |
Event | Internal Combustion Engines and Powertrain Systems for Future Transport - Fazeley Studios, Birmingham, UK United Kingdom Duration: 11 Dec 2019 → 12 Dec 2019 https://events.imeche.org/ViewEvent?code=CON6849 |
Conference
Conference | Internal Combustion Engines and Powertrain Systems for Future Transport |
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Country/Territory | UK United Kingdom |
City | Birmingham |
Period | 11/12/19 → 12/12/19 |
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Keywords
- Wankel Engine
- Rotary engine
- Rotary Expander
- Energy recovery
- Hybrid vehicle
- Range extender