摘要 |
<p>A split-cycle engine Includes a crankshaft. A compression piston Is received within a compression cylinder and operatively connected to the crankshaft. A crossover passage Interconnects the compression and expansion cylinders. The crossover passage includes a crossover compression (XovrC) valve and a crossover expansion (XovrE) valve defining a pressure chamber therebetween. The crossover compression valve is timed to open when the pressure in the compression cylinder is less than the upstream pressure in the crossover passage at the crossover compression valve.</p> |