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New split-cycle concept to control diesel HCCI combustion

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A team from Universita degli Studi di Pisa (Italy) and Rolf Reitz at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are proposing a novel combustion concept—Homogenous Charge Progressive Combustion (HCPC)—based on a split-cycle principle to control HCCI combustion in diesel-fueled engines. ICEF2007-1743 (2007). Tamagna, D.,

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SEC issues cease-and-desist order against split-cycle engine developer Scuderi Group for violations of Securities Act

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In PPMs dated December 21, 2007 and January 25, 2010 that Mr. Scuderi prepared, Scuderi Group said that it planned to use the net proceeds from the offerings “for general corporate purposes, including working capital.” Concept Engines Engines Fuel Efficiency Market Background'

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Concept: Compact Two-Cycle, Co-generating Piston-Driven Turbine to Deliver 60+% Efficiency

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2007) A review of free-piston engine history and applications. Applied Thermal Engineering , Volume 27, Issues 14-15, Pages 2339-2352. 1957) The automotive free-piston-turbine engine (SAE 570051). Tags: Concept Engines. vv-tec website (extensive material). Mikalsen R., Roskilly A.P.

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LiquidPiston introduces latest X-series version of HEHC rotary engine; targeting 58% peak BTE, 2 hp/lb power density

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to the thermodynamics, not to a particular engine. Our engine architecture has evolved substantially over time, since 2007. LPI has placed the “M” engine line on hold, for now, to focus on developing the X architecture. Liquid Piston is married to the High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle—e.g. Click to enlarge.

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