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Scavenge Air Pressure - 2-Stroke Estimate

Estimated 2-stroke scavenge-air pressure at a given load given turbocharger pressure ratio and ambient conditions - baseline for verifying cylinder fill and smoke-density performance.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

pscav=pambπcΔpCACpambp_{scav} = p_{amb} \cdot \pi_c - \Delta p_{CAC} - p_{amb}
SymbolMeaningUnit
pambp_{amb}Ambient pressurebar(a)
πc\pi_cT/C compressor pressure ratio
ΔpCAC\Delta p_{CAC}Charge-air-cooler pressure dropmbar

Source: MAN ES Project Guide - Scavenge air

In short

Estimated 2-stroke scavenge-air pressure at a given load given turbocharger pressure ratio and ambient conditions - baseline for verifying cylinder fill and smoke-density performance.

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