The power and heat-stress conditions of geometrically similar engines are discussed. The advantages accruing from smaller cylinder dimensions are higher specific horsepower, lower weight per horsepower, lower piston temperature, and less frontal area, with reduced detonation tendency.


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    Title :

    Heat transfer in geometrically similar cylinders


    Contributors:
    Riekert, P (author) / Held, A (author)

    Publication date :

    1941-05-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English



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