Research and application of over-expansion cycle (Atkinson and Miller) engines – A review

• Published in: Applied energy Vol. 185; pp. 300 - 319
• Main Author: Zhao, Jinxing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2017
• Subjects: Atkinson and Miller cycles; fossil fuels; Hybrid electric vehicle; Knock; Load control; nitrogen oxides; NOx; surveys; Thermal efficiency; vehicles (equipment); Knock; Load control; Thermal efficiency; Hybrid electric vehicle; Atkinson and Miller cycles; NOx

•A review of study and application of over-expansion cycle engine is provided.•Mechanical realizations and real applications of over-expansion cycle are studied.•Some novel strategies for applying “Atkinson cycle effect” are provided.•Challenges and prospective solutions for using Atkinson cycle eng...