Basic heat release data have been obtained by analysis of cylinder pressure diagrams from a variety of engines, two-stroke and four-stroke, small (3·4-in bore) to medium size (12-in bore) over ranges of power, speed, and air supply conditions. The paper gives an account of early attempts to obtain a simple formula for heat release suitable for performance calculations by computer, using the simple and widely used single-zone model for conditions in the cylinder. The conclusion is reached that although it is possible to obtain useful calculations in this way, more sophisticated models are necessary for better understanding of conditions in the engine.
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