THE DESIGN OF MODERN TWO-STROKE ENGINES

The advantages of the two stroke diesel engine are discussed. Two stroke engines are potentially more efficient than four-strokes; two-stroke marine diesels have thermal efficiencies in excess of 50%. With spark ignition, two-strokes are inherently more efficient at part load than four-strokes.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Engine Power Products Intl, 1995. Publ by Sterling Publications Ltd, London, UK, p 15 [3 p, 4 ref, 4 fig]
• Authors:
  • Blair, G P
  • THORNHILL, D
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel engines; Two stroke cycle engines
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00717602
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 4 1996 12:00AM