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Dynamic Similitude in Internal-Combustion Engines
In this report it will be seen that the piston speed - as, moreover, any other speed, such as bearing velocity - must be independent of the quantity dimensions and must be a representative quantity similar to the high speed and the specific weight per horsepower.
Date:
May 1941
Creator:
Lutz, O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Heat Transfer in Geometrically Similar Cylinders
The power and heat-stress conditions of geometrically similar engines are discussed. The advantages accruing from smaller cylinder dimensions are higher specific horsepower, lower weight per horsepower, lower piston temperature, and less frontal area, with reduced detonation tendency.
Date:
May 1941
Creator:
Riekert, P. & Held, A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Present and future problems of airplane propulsion
Some of the problems considered in this report include: thermodynamics of surface friction, application of thick wing sections, special applications of controllable propellers, and gas turbines for aircraft.
Date:
May 1941
Creator:
Ackeret, J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library