The Cylinder Volume in aircraft design, specifically in the context of reciprocating (piston) engines, refers to the volume of the space within an engine cylinder when the piston is at the top of its stroke. This volume is crucial for determining the engine’s compression ratio and various other performance parameters.
The formula for calculating the Cylinder Volume is as follows:
- π (pi) is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14159.
- Bore represents the diameter of the engine cylinder, typically measured in meters (m) or millimeters (mm).
- Stroke represents the distance the piston travels from the top of its stroke to the bottom, typically measured in meters (m) or millimeters (mm).