Two-Stroke Opposed-Piston Diesel Engine By Achates Power<br />EE Shirts! - <br />Recommended Books & Car Products - <br />Subscribe for new videos every Wednesday! - <br /><br />The Achates Power opposed-piston engine is packed full of unique technology. The supercharged, turbocharged, diesel 3 cylinder makes use of six pistons, two of which operate in each cylinder. It’s a two-stroke design, meaning every time the pistons come together a power stroke occurs, forcing both pistons away from one another and rotating their respective crankshafts. The two crankshafts are geared together to a common output shaft, which powers the vehicle. <br /><br />Research has shown two-stroke opposed piston engines to be wildly efficient. 3 cylinder designs are the most efficient, and it’s possible to achieve brake thermal efficiencies as high as 55%, a massive improvement for road car engines. The engine in this video is a 2.7L 3-cylinder producing 270 HP and 480 lb-ft of torque. <br /><br />Related Videos:<br />Mazda SPCCI SkyActiv-X - <br />HCCI Engines - <br />RCCI Engines - <br />VC-Turbo Engine - <br />Dynamic Force Engine - <br />Mercedes 50% Efficient Engine - <br />Mazda Dynamic Pressure Turbo - <br />Gas vs Diesel Engines - <br /><br />Related Content:<br />Achates Power Engine - <br />SAE Opposed Piston Study - <br /><br />Engineering Explained is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program.<br /><br />Don't forget to check out my other pages below!<br />Facebook: <br />Official Website: <br />Twitter: <br />Instagram: <br />Car Throttle: <br />Amazon: <br />EE Extra: <br /><br />NEW VIDEO EVERY WEDNESDAY!
