Crossover Passage

What is unique about the Scuderi Engine design is that it maintains pressure in the crossover passage at combustion pressures (Fig. 6), and fires after top dead center (Fig. 7), thus avoiding the problem with previous split-cycle designs.

Figure 6 - Start of Gas Transfer Through Crossover Passage

Figure 7 - Start of Combustion, Crossover Valve Open

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