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The Effect of Chamber Geometry on Spark-Ignition Engine Combustion
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The way In which combustion chamber geometry affects combustion in SI engines was studied using a quasi-diraensional cycle simulation. Calculations were performed to investigate the following questions: (i) the sensitivity of geometric effects on combustion to engine operating conditions; (ii) the differences in burn duration between ten chamber geometries and spark plug locations; and (iii) the relative merits of improved chamber design and amplified turbulence as means to reduce burn duration. The results from these studies are presented and discussed.
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Poulos, S. and Heywood, J., "The Effect of Chamber Geometry on Spark-Ignition Engine Combustion," SAE Technical Paper 830334, 1983, https://doi.org/10.4271/830334.Also In
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