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Computational Study On Micro-Pilot Flame Ignition Strategy For A Direct Injection Stratified Charge Rotary Engine, Zachary Steven Votaw
Computational Study On Micro-Pilot Flame Ignition Strategy For A Direct Injection Stratified Charge Rotary Engine, Zachary Steven Votaw
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The Office of Security of Defense's Assured Fuels Initiative has recently been pressing for a single fuel battle space. This endeavor requires modifying many of the vehicle power plants currently in operation throughout the Armed Forces. The RQ-7 Shadow, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) utilized by the Marine Corp and Army for reconnaissance purposes, is powered by UEL's AR741 rotary engine and functions on aviation fuel. One effort underway has been focused on developing this rotary engine system to operate on heavy fuels using direct injection technology and charge stratification. Although the rotary engine has many advantages over standard reciprocating …