A clever new take on engine design

[backbay]

With all the mechanically-inclined members on the board, I thought you might find this interesting. It's been around a few years, but it's a wonder no one got to work on it earlier. NF, btw....

"]http://www.engineeringtv.com/video/Opposed-Piston-Opposed-Cylinder

Edited February 10, 2011 by backbay

[Old Man]

Interesting concept. I wonder with it being 2 stroke piston ported engine, whether it can meet the emission standards for automobiles?

 

By the way, the link didn't work for me. Here it is again.

 

http://www.engineeri...pposed-Cylinder

Edited February 10, 2011 by Old Man

[BUSTER]

Interesting concept. I wonder with it being 2 stroke piston ported engine, whether it can meet the emission standards for automobiles?

I think with a clean burn in the combustion chamber due to a reliable homogeneous mixture, combined with an intense ignition system and catalytic converters it just may pass California standards. For the trade off of fuel economy and 4x the power from the same mass I'm sure they'll try.

[Tybo]

Most of this new engineering for engines you here about isn't new!

The fuels that they need was not ready available so the project got shelved.

[Muskieman]

Extension of older technology..

 

It reminds me of the 'ol Doxford engines with 2 crankshafts..

Amazing HP and torque... limited applications though.

 

Very cool concept using one crank...

 

I wouldn't expect this engine in any upcoming vehicle line up.

 

But a variation could easily apply to small engines..30*-45* V-Twin maybe...It would depend on RPM's vs HP /LBS/Torque..I'd guess.