New Generation N62 Engine
Chapter 3 P.6
Course Contents/Background Material
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Function
In order to understand how engine speed relates to volumetric
efficiency, the physical processes within the intake pipe must be
taken into consideration.
To ensure that there is good airflow to the engine cylinders, the
intake pressure in front of the intake valve should ideally be high.
This means that good airflow (high gas molecule density) in front
of the intake valve is necessary.
This is only possible if the intake valve is closed and the mass
inertia causes the intake air to flow in front of the closed intake
valve. The air is compressed and the pressure and the air flow
increase.
Fig. 7: Intake air flows in front of the closed intake valve
Index
Description
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Closed intake valve
2
Air manifold
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