Dynamic analysis for the Pouliot Variable Displacement Engine

Technical Report · Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1975

OSTI ID:7087855

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The piston and the three connecting links in the Pouliot Variable Displacement Engine are dynamically analyzed. Given the cylinder pressure as a function of the crank angle, the internal member and bearing loads are determined, as well as the unbalanced forces due to the reciprocating masses. Friction forces which result in approximate power losses are included. The unbalanced forces are closely examined, and it is shown that a five-cylinder in-line design is the best choice for the prototype engine to be built at Sandia Laboratories, Livermore.

• Research Organization: Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, N.Mex. (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-04-0789
• OSTI ID: 7087855
• Report Number(s): SAND-75-8283
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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