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Engine-performance terminology
To enable intelligent comparisons to be made between different engines’ ability to pull or operate at various speeds,…
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Crankcase disc-valve and reed-valve inlet charge control
An alternative to the piston-operated crankcase inlet port is to use a disc-valve attached to and driven by…
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Reverse-flow (Schnuerle) scavenging
To improve scavenging efficiency, a loop-scavenging system which became known as the reverse-flow or (after its inventor, Dr…
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Piston-engine cycles of operation
The internal-combustion engine The piston engine is known as an internal-combustion heat-engine. The concept of the piston engine…
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Future Developments in Automotive Transmission Systems
1. The CVT will gradually replace the conventional automatic transmission due to its high fuel efficiency and smooth gear…
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Continuously Variable Transmissions
CVT is an “infinite speed” transmission which can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. Unlike…
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Sequential Transmission
A sequential transmission is a type of transmission used on motorcycles and high-performance cars for auto racing, where…
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Dual Clutch Transmission
A dual clutch transmission, commonly abbreviated to DCT uses two clutches, but has no clutch pedal. Sophisticated electronics…
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Semi-Automatic Transmission
A semi-automatic transmission (also known as clutch less manual transmission, automated manual transmission, flappy-paddle gearbox, or paddle shift…
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Clutches & Bands, Torque Converter, Valve Body
1. Clutches & Bands – These are friction devices that drive or lock planetary gear sets members. They are used to…
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