On 6 November, 2007, JSC Barnaultransmash, one of leading Russian engine builders, celebrated its 65th anniversary. Its state-of-art, highly reliable engines have been greatly contributing into defence and energy independence of this country.11 ill.
The article describes progress in implementation of R&D works targeted at improvement of engine and gen sets under production. The Company vigorously develops new models of marine propulsive engines and engine/gearbox units, high boost engines, and custom-tailored engines.12 ill.
A method was developed of how engine balance and vibrations could be evaluated vs. its layout.3 tables, 6 ill., 4 ref.
Presented are the results of the research of heat release in marine engine type 6ÄŹŠĶ 50/200-4 with mean effective pressure of 20 bars, directly coupled with ship propeller, within its operational speed range. A function is offered to approximate heat release curve in a high-powered engine.3 tables, 5 ill., 5 ref.
A method is offered of evaluation of cylinder cutout efficiency in a car engine; the method enables determination of optimum number of cylinders to be cut out.2 ill., 4 ref.
The simulation method in question enables optimization of engine intake ducts based on aerodynamical mathematical model.2 tables, 6 ill., 2 ref.
The work presents a method of engine piston shape optimization. The method has been verified for calculation of type ×Ķ15/16 engine piston shape.2 tables, 4 ill., 4 ref.
The article discusses two approaches to phaseless synchronization of reciprocating engine indicator diagram. Presented are comparative analysis of different methods discussed, and verification test results.1 table, 4 ill., 6 ref.
The article discusses the influence of ignition source location on hydrogen combustion in reciprocating engine cylinder, based on tests of experimental engine with combustion visualization.2 table, 3 ill., 6 ref.
A method is offered of fuel elementary composition calculation based on fuel rating. The results were verified against laboratory test data.1 table, 6 ref.