Opposed Piston Diesel Engine explained | A comprehensive animation.

"The Achates Power two.stroke heavy duty opposed-piston engine is highly efficient.
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An inside look in 3D detailed animation at this #car #engine with a design that positions two pistons per cylinder—working in opposite, reciprocating motion.This eliminates parts including the cylinder head and valve train, improving overall engine efficiency as these components are considered primary contributors to heat and friction losses. The cylinder head and valve train systems are also among the most complex and costly elements of conventional engines. The two-stroke cycle compounds the efficiency benefits of the opposed-piston engine architecture. With this cycle, each combustion event is shorter in duration and, therefore, closer to optimum timing as compared to four-stroke engines. Two-stroke engines are also smaller in displacement and size compared to four-stroke engines for similar performance."