The Volume of the Combustion Chamber 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 bottom of its stroke. This volume is critical for determining the engine’s compression ratio and, subsequently, its performance characteristics.
The formula for calculating the Volume of the Combustion Chamber 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).