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Scuderi Split Cycle Engine

The Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine changes the heart of the conventional engine by dividing (or splitting) the four strokes of the Otto cycle over a paired combination of one compression cylinder and one power cylinder. Gas is compressed in the compression cylinder and transferred to the power cylinder through a gas passage. The gas passage includes a set of uniquely timed valves, which maintain a precharged pressure through all four strokes of the cycle. Shortly after the piston in the power cylinder reaches its top dead center position, the gas is quickly transferred to the power cylinder and fired (or combusted) to produce the power stroke.

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Scuderi Split Cycle Engine

The Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine changes the heart of the conventional engine by dividing (or splitting) the four strokes of the Otto cycle over a paired combination of one compression cylinder and one power cylinder. Gas is compressed in the compression cylinder and transferred to the power cylinder through a gas passage. The gas passage includes a set of uniquely timed valves, which maintain a precharged pressure through all four strokes of the cycle. Shortly after the piston in the power cylinder reaches its top dead center position, the gas is quickly transferred to the power cylinder and fired (or combusted) to produce the power stroke.

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SEMINAR ON

SCUDERI SPLIT CYCLE ENGINE

Presented By
MR. AMEYA V. DATRANGE
Guided By
PROF. V. K. PATIL

Department of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, K.K.W.I.E.E.R.


INTRODUCTION

• The Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine was originally


conceived by Mr. Carmelo J. Scuderi.
• The basic concept of the Scuderi Engine is to
divide the four strokes of a standard engine over a
paired combination of one compression cylinder
and one power (or expansion) cylinder.
MOVING ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

• Today’s engines operate at only 33% efficiency.


This means that only 1/3 of the energy in each
gallon of fuel is used - the rest is lost through
friction and heat.
• THE HEART OF THE ENGINE NEEDS TO
CHANGE.
SCUDERI SPLIT-CYCLE ENGINE
CONCEPT OF DESIGN

• The Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine changes the heart


of the conventional engine by dividing (or
splitting) the four strokes of the Otto cycle over a
paired combination of one compression cylinder
and one power cylinder.
• Gas is compressed in the compression cylinder and
transferred to the power cylinder through a gas
passage.
INHERENT ADVANTAGES

• The design of each cylinder can be independently


optimized to perform the separate and distinct
tasks of compression and power.
• Provides more flexibility in how engines are built.
INTAKE AND COMPRESSION

Fig.1- Intake Stroke Fig.2 - Compression Stroke


POWER AND EXHAUST

Fig.4 - Power Stroke Fig.5 - Exhaust Stroke


CROSSOVER PASSAGE

Start of Gas Transfer Through Start of Combustion, Crossover


Crossover Passage Valve Open
RELEVANT FACTS

• Faster Burn Rate.


• Firing After Top Dead Center Is Counter-Intuitive
to Engine Design.
• Lower NOx Emissions- Means It Can Run Leaner
and Gain Efficiency.
• Built-In Supercharging- Special Benefits for
Aircraft Applications.
IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

• Fuel efficiency improvements of 15% - 30% initially


with further improvements possible.
• Potential reduction of NOx emissions of 50% - 80%.
• Lower average operating engine speed reduces
engine wear and tear.
• Design Flexibility-more controllable parameters
available for achieving enhanced or customized
performance.
IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

• Compatibility with existing engine. manufacturing


processes and tooling.
• High torque at low RPM means higher power at
lower engine speeds.
• Same total engine size (number of cylinders and
displacement) as comparable conventional internal
combustion engines.
• The need for turbochargers is eliminated.
IMPACT ON DIESEL ENGINE

• Scuderi Split-Cycle Technology not only improves


the performance of the engine but reduces the
complexity and cost of the engine, the impact is
staggering.
• It drastically reduces the cost of diesel systems by
dramatically reducing three of the most expensive
and complex parts of a diesel system:
turbocharging, injectors, and exhaust treatment.
AFFECTING GLOBAL ISSUES

• Toxic Emissions- Combustion


engines cause air pollution by
producing exhaust gases.
• Reduction in emissions is the only
solution for it.
AFFECTING GLOBAL ISSUES

• Global Warming- Besides


NOx, the extra CO2 leads to
violent weather patterns and
the melting of the polar
icecaps.
• The only way to reduce CO2
emissions is to burn less fuel
by using more efficient
engines.
AFFECTING GLOBAL ISSUES

• Dependency on Foreign
Oil- Although alternative
sources of oil are being
developed, the US will have
no choice but to turn to OPEC
nations to satisfy energy
needs for the foreseeable
future.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING

• A 10% efficiency improvement in vehicle


performance would save over $10 billion and
reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by 140 million
tons per year.
• A 20% efficiency improvement could reduce
foreign oil used today by 1/3.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING

• Environmentalists claim that increasing the


average vehicle mileage to 40 mpg would save
more oil than we get from Persian Gulf imports,
the Artic Wildlife Refuge and California offshore
drilling combined.
• The Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine can provide
immediate and cost-effective solutions.

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