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Experimental Analysis of IMEP in a Rotary Combustion Engine
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This experimental work demonstrates the use of a NASA designed, real time Indicated Mean Effective Pressure (IMEP) measurement system which will be used to judge proposed improvements in cycle efficiency of a rotary combustion engine. This is the first self-contained instrument that is capable of making real time measurements of IMEP in a rotary engine. Previous methods used require data recording and later processing using a digital computer. The unique features of this instrumentation include its ability to measure IMEP on a cycle by cycle, real time basis and the elimination of the need to differentiate the volume function in real time.
Measurements at two engine speeds (2000 and 3000 RPM) and a full range of loads are presented, although the instrument was designed to operate to speeds of 9000 RPM.
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Schock, H., Rice, W., and Meng, P., "Experimental Analysis of IMEP in a Rotary Combustion Engine," SAE Technical Paper 810150, 1981, https://doi.org/10.4271/810150.Also In
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