EngSim Conclusions
- The only way to prove out what has been seen in the GT-POWER simulations is to build a fuel burning WaveTech engine. I believe the cycle simulation results show that the next step of building a prototype is warranted
- The engine needs to be fully instrumented and developed on a motored dyno where fuel, spark, compression ratio, and knock can be monitored and controlled. The engine efficiency map will speak for itself.
Welcome to WaveTech Engines Product
The WaveTech Engine decreases fuel usage by up to 50% compared to current internal combustion engines according to simulations. The technological factors leading to this decrease in fuel consumption include eliminating the crankshaft; a programmable non-typical piston motion that makes for reduced knock, higher compression ratios and reduced thermodynamic losses; reduced friction due to fewer pistons and mechanical linkages to the drive shaft; and a variable compression ratio allowing for leaner air fuel ratios and maximum efficiency over a wide range of RPM.
The engine will be much smaller than today‘s current engine size while delivering equivalent or greater power at greatly improved efficiency. This engine has fewer moving parts and provides easier maintenance access. SAE technical paper No. 2010-01-0316 that was written on the WaveTech Engine and presented at the SAE 2010 World Congress on Thursday, April 15, 2010 is available for purchase from the SAE website by going to this link http://www.sae.org/technical/papers/2010-01-0316
Analyst and Software
Brad Tillock
- MSME and BSME from University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Illinois-Urbana
- 15 years of engine analysis and design experience
- Founded EngSim in 2003
- Session chairman for multiple SAE World Congress SI and Diesel Modeling sessions