The latest Publications supporting the Concept of the 2-stroke Diesel Car Engine

Research reports concerning the Z engine

  • Master's Thesis, Sami Nyyssönen, Lappeenranta 2001: Optimisation of Thermodynamics and Flow Mechanism of a new type 2-stroke Engine, Abstract (126 pages, 46 pictures, 18 tables, 4 appendices), Supervisor Prof. Jaakko Larjola, Lappeenranta University of Technology.
  • Master's Thesis, Sami Hörkkö, Espoo 2002: Preconditions for Fuel Ignition and Combustion in a New Type Diesel Engine, Supervisor Prof. D.Sc. (Tech.) Martti Larmi, Helsinki University of Technology.
  • Master's Thesis, Tore Grönlund, Espoo 2003: Valve Train of a New Type Engine, Supervisor Prof. D.Sc. (Tech.) Martti Larmi, Helsinki University of Technology.
  • Larmi M., Tiainen T., Saarinen A., Grönlund T.: "Novel two-stroke engine concept, feasibility study", SAE Paper No: 2003-01-3211, Helsinki University of Technology.
  • Grönlund T., Larmi M.: "Valve train design for a new gas exchange process", SAE Paper No: 2004-01-0607, Helsinki University of Technology.

Press articles of the Z engine

  • Tekniikan Maailma, 17.01, p. 40
  • Tekniikka & Talous, 25.10.2001, p. 17
  • Tuulilasi, joulukuu 2001, p. 94
  • Suomen Autolehti, 2/2002, p. 30-32
  • Tekniikan Mailma, 7/2002, p. 148-149
  • Auto (Yugoslavian car magazine), 2/2003, p. 74-75
  • AutoTechnology, Volume No. 3, October 2003, pages 60-62, "Increasing the Efficiency of a Two-Stroke Car Diesel Engine"
  • Johtoporras, 6/2003, p. 45-46
  • Tuulilasi, 6/2004, p. 64-67
  • Tekniikka & Talous, nro 42 9.12.2004, p. 2
  • Views on Finnish Technology (puplished by TEKES, The National Technology Agency, Finland), 2005, p.40
  • Forum, Nr 2/05, 24.02.2005, p.18

Other articles and research reports concerning 2-stroke car engines

  • Knoll R., Prenninger P., Feichtinger G.: 2-Takt-Prof.List-Dieselmotor, der Comfort für zukünftige kleine PKW-Antriebe. 17. Internationales Wiener Motorensymposium, 25. - 26. April 1996. In: VDI Fortschrittberichte, Reihe 12, Nr. 267, Düsseldorf, VDI Verlag 1996 und AVL Infounterlagen
  • Die Diesel Revolution, C. Bartsch, 1. Auflage 2001, Motor Buch Verlag, ISBN 3-613-02112-9, page 107-121
  • Editorial, van Basshuysen, MTZ 7-8/2001 (van Basshuysen ATZ 5/2001, p. 340)
  • Part 1/4, 2-Stroke Diesel Engine, MTZ 7-8/2001, p. 564
  • Part 2/4, 2-Stroke Diesel Engine, MTZ 9/2001, p. 668

  • More information about the research projects during 1990-2003
    dealing with the 2-stoke car diesel engines with poppet valve scavenging:
    SAE –papers:
    901664
    920780
    920788
    960367
    980761
    981032
    981038
    2002-01-1923