Restricted internal combustion engines

Draw the cyle diagrams for the unrestricted 4 stroke & the 2 stroke.
Think about the power stoke (at constant speed)
Think about how the restriction would modify the 4 stroke diagram
Compare the modified 4 stroke to the 4 stoke & the 2 stroke
Now extrapolate to include the effects of speed.
These types of exercises will be much more beneficial to your learning if you can talk about the real time with a study group & a handy white board.
cheers Bob

"Enzo Matrix" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@giganews.com:
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Here is an arm-waiving explanation. Visualize the power stroke of a four stroke. The pressure developed on the piston depends on the amount of fuel avaiable - given a reasonable mix with air. This power stroke delivers a certain volume of exhaust gas to the exhaust manifold. Higher throttle openings or higher revs, both deliver more exhaust. A restricted gas flow creates a back pressure proportional to the flow rate. On can reasonably suppose that high revs at high throttle which produces the most back pressure at the exhaust valve, chokes off the flow of fresh mixture. On can thereby suppose that at low revs, a good charge can provide high torque. At higher revs, torque diminishes per power stroke, so HP flattens while torque declines with increasing speed.
Brian Whatcott Altus OK

Many thanks to everyone who replied. Your replies have been most helpful and are very much appreciated.

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Enzo-
How about a short note one what your figured out about Restricted internal combustion engines?
cheers Bob

As far as I can see, the restricted engine will operate relatively normally at lower speeds. However, once the exhaust volume exceeds the flow rate of the restricted exhaust port, the cylinder will not be cleared of exhaust gases during that cycle. The next charge will be composed of smaller volumes of air and fuel as the cylinder already contains a certain amount of burned gases. Therefore at higher speeds, there will be less torque available.
In effect, the peak torque of the restricted engine will be available at a lower rpm in comparison to the unrestricted engine. Once the exhaust volume exceeds the flow rate, that torque will drop dramatically. I'm also of the opinion that the peak torque of the restricted engine will not necessarily be of the same magnitude of the unrestricted engine.
Am I working along the right lines?
You mentioned that the excercise would be beneficial in a real time discussion with a white board. I think that's *exactly* what our tutor has in mind, and why the questions on the preparatin paper were couched in such vague terms.

Enzo-
Your analysis sounds good to me so far. It's been years since I've done any gas engine cycle analysis.
Here is something to consider as the opposite to your situation....an exhaust manifold expansion chamber.
Also how did the restricted 4 cycle compare to the 2 cycle?
Your tutor is correct in posing vague questions...that is what often engineering is about.....vague, poorly posed questions that really make you think to solve them
cheers Bob