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A Study of a Direct-Injection Stratified-Charge Rotary Engine for Motor Vehicle Application
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A study of a direct-injection stratified-charge system (DISC), as applied to a rotary engine (RE) for motor vehicle usage, was undertaken. The goals of this study were improved fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions. These goals were thought feasible due to the high thermal efficiency associated with the DISC-RE. This was the first application of this technology to a motor vehicle engine. Stable ignition and ideal stratification systems were developed by means of numerical calculations, air-fuel mixture measurements, and actual engine tests. The use of DISC resulted in significantly improved fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions. The use of an exhaust gas recirculating system was studied and found to be beneficial in NOx reduction.
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Kagawa, R., Okazaki, S., Somyo, N., and Akagi, Y., "A Study of a Direct-Injection Stratified-Charge Rotary Engine for Motor Vehicle Application," SAE Technical Paper 930677, 1993, https://doi.org/10.4271/930677.Also In
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