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naturalextraction · 02-05-2010, 05:05 AM

Hey pgfpro, so I read your first post and grazed through some of the posts. First a very nice job on your compilation and systematic approach to your information. You've done a good job with it all and have learned quite a bit. Have you ventured a look to some of the papers written by Dr. Heywood regarding lean burn systems? They're a little more obtainable dollar wise from the S.A.E. site. I think you've been able to prove some varying differences with some significance through your adaptations. Just my own opinion based on my experience, I'd keep your compression where you had it (didn't see if that changed or not) related to pumping losses and the VE that takes place bringing up AP through your compressor. For your lean Cruise it's imperative your engines reciprocating parts meet with least resistance.
Keep in mind the engines overall inefficiencies due to it's design. I realize you do via the technical changes you've made thus far. It's all about incorporating/bringing up efficiencies at any point within the entire system. Good job amigo!!!
btw does your turbine have a split inlet?

02-05-2010, 05:05 AM	#74 (permalink)
naturalextraction naturalextraction Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 39 Times in 30 Posts	Hey pgfpro, so I read your first post and grazed through some of the posts. First a very nice job on your compilation and systematic approach to your information. You've done a good job with it all and have learned quite a bit. Have you ventured a look to some of the papers written by Dr. Heywood regarding lean burn systems? They're a little more obtainable dollar wise from the S.A.E. site. I think you've been able to prove some varying differences with some significance through your adaptations. Just my own opinion based on my experience, I'd keep your compression where you had it (didn't see if that changed or not) related to pumping losses and the VE that takes place bringing up AP through your compressor. For your lean Cruise it's imperative your engines reciprocating parts meet with least resistance. Keep in mind the engines overall inefficiencies due to it's design. I realize you do via the technical changes you've made thus far. It's all about incorporating/bringing up efficiencies at any point within the entire system. Good job amigo!!! btw does your turbine have a split inlet? Last edited by naturalextraction; 02-05-2010 at 05:13 AM..