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4/ I had some this morning, had to open the bathroom window for a bit.

 

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I'm looking for a good explanation of the above-mentioned terms...

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Hi there!

what's:

1/ power density

2/ charge dilution

3/ engine breathing

4/ residual gas trapping

5/ fuel composition

thanks :-)

 

My best guesses:

 

1) Power density: Power divided by the engine size (also "specific power"). I.e 320bhp / 3 litres = 106hp per litre.

 

2) Charge dilution: Anything that dilutes the "burnable" fuel-air fixture on the induction stroke. For example: Blow-by gases and EGR.

 

3) Engine breathing: Could mean two things: (a) The intake and exhaust "gas exchange" process during the intake and exhaust strokes - that is, gas moving into and out of the comustion chamber. (b) The function of the crankcase ventilation (or breather system).

 

4) Residual gas trapping: Trapping residual (exhaust) gases in the combustion chamber, either intentionally by early exhaust valve closing (for "internal" EGR) or unintentionally through poor blow-down, reversion, big cam overlaps, etc.

 

5) Fuel composition: Not sure on this one. The chemical makeup of the fuel?

 

Hope these help.

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