Accession Number:

ADB805959

Title:

Effect of Progressive Ring Failure on Piston Destruction

Descriptive Note:

Wartime rept.

Corporate Author:

AIRCRAFT ENGINE RESEARCH LAB CLEVELAND OH

Personal Author(s):

• Tauschek, Max J.
• Corrington, Lester C.

Report Date:

1945-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

28.0

Abstract:

Two endurance runs were conducted on an Allison single-cylinder engine at high power output until destruction of the pistons occurred. Conclusions drawn are that complete failure of compression rings may require a long period of operation after initial failure, that complete failure of compression rings does not necessarily bring about destruction of the piston unless operation of the engine is continued for a considerable length of time, and that power loss accompanying high blow-by rates cannot be entirely accounted for on basis of gas leakage.

Descriptors:

• *PISTON RINGS
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• DESTRUCTION
• ENDURANCE(GENERAL)
• FAILURE(MECHANICS)
• ENGINE CYLINDERS
• AIRCRAFT ENGINES
• LEAKAGE(FLUID)

Subject Categories:

• Reciprocating and Rotating Engines

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE