Electronic valve control

[dzorde]

I think you would eventually break the valve from the stem due to the sheer
hammering of the valve against the seat.

Dan     dzorde at geocities.com

>Actually there have been a few engines built and run with solenoid controlled
>valves........however they are VERY noisy, this is because as the solenoid
>begins to close the valve it accelerates considerably resulting in slamming
>the valve in its' seat whereas a cam actutated valve will be placed on its'
>seat with zero velocity. I have heard that the solenoid engines sound alot
>like diesels....
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>Scott Shotton wrote:
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>> delsol wrote:
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>> > Has anyone had any experience with electronic control of  engine valves?
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>> > Ideally no cam would be involved. Any ideas or info, anyone?
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>> > Daniel
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>> This idea has crossed my mind before.  Computer controled valves would
>> be an invaluable tool.  Infinate duration and timing posibilities.
>> However, as far as I know, solenoid technology is not good enough for
>> that particular application.  I wish it were!
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>> Scott
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