Crower steam expansion stroke for two stroke/rotary engines

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of integrating a steam expansion power stroke into two-stroke or rotary engines, diverging from the conventional Crower six-stroke cycle. The primary concern is whether the presence of compressed air in the combustion chamber would hinder the vaporization of injected water. Utilizing steam expansion could effectively regulate engine temperature, particularly in rotary engines. Key design features for a practical implementation are sought from participants.

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  • Understanding of two-stroke and rotary engine mechanics
  • Familiarity with steam expansion principles
  • Knowledge of the Crower six-stroke cycle
  • Basic concepts of thermodynamics related to engine performance
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I was interested in whether it might be possible to incorporate a steam expansion power stroke into a two stroke or a rotary engine. The difference would be that unlike the convention Crower six stroke cycle there would be compressed air in the combustion chamber, without some sort of valve system that I can not begin to imagine when the water was injected. Would the compressed air interfere with the vaporization of the injected water or would the vaporization proceed normally.

It would be highly advantageous to use steam expansion as the means of regulating engine temperature, especially for rotary engines.
 
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