Jan Ridders
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Hi all,
I designed a third (MK3)version of the Atkinson 4-stroke engine and I just
finished the building of it. This Atkinson model is about half the size of my
two previous versions and much more compact. But the main changes are the simple
rotary valve, integrated in the cylinder head, and the glass cylinder with a
graphite piston. The rotary valve eliminates the shock loads of the normal
poppet valves with cam driving system and the result is a very quite running
engine with a steady and rather low revolution speed of about 450RPM. A big
difference with my first version that I should cling to the worktable to not
shake off.
Another peculiarity is the visibility of the combustions fires through theglass
cylinder.
See for more details my web site; page:
http://ridders.nu/Webpaginas/pagina_atkinson_mk3/atkinson_mk3_frameset.htm
and the video below:
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8haoPu1cLhg&list=UUOWqwLEIfORZB09qQirdkag&index=1&feature=plcp[/ame]
A CAD plan is available for everyone interested.
Friendly greetings from Holland,
Jan Ridders
I designed a third (MK3)version of the Atkinson 4-stroke engine and I just
finished the building of it. This Atkinson model is about half the size of my
two previous versions and much more compact. But the main changes are the simple
rotary valve, integrated in the cylinder head, and the glass cylinder with a
graphite piston. The rotary valve eliminates the shock loads of the normal
poppet valves with cam driving system and the result is a very quite running
engine with a steady and rather low revolution speed of about 450RPM. A big
difference with my first version that I should cling to the worktable to not
shake off.
Another peculiarity is the visibility of the combustions fires through theglass
cylinder.
See for more details my web site; page:
http://ridders.nu/Webpaginas/pagina_atkinson_mk3/atkinson_mk3_frameset.htm
and the video below:
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8haoPu1cLhg&list=UUOWqwLEIfORZB09qQirdkag&index=1&feature=plcp[/ame]
A CAD plan is available for everyone interested.
Friendly greetings from Holland,
Jan Ridders