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COMPANY PROFILE |
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RCV
Engines Limited have been developing and manufacturing
their patented Rotary Cylinder Valve internal
combustion engine since 1997. Based in the United Kingdom
we have exported engines to over 50 countries attracting
prestige clients including the United States Government.
With an annual potential global market exceeding 100 million
engines , RCV's innovative technology can be adapted for
use in many application areas including scooters, motorcycles,
small cars, lawn mowers, brush cutters, generators and
Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs). The design is already
proven, both technically and commercially and is now available
to licence.
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RCV
employs highly qualified automotive design and production
engineers. RCV utilise a wide range of computer
software including Pro-E CAD, Mechanica, WAVE, Star CFD,
and have access to leading engine technology and latest
manufacturing techniques.
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The
Directors
of RCV are a team of progressive and commercially experienced
managers whose strategic skills have led to RCV's growth
and current success
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RCV
ENGINE TECHNOLOGY |
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The
engine operates on a simple but elegant principle; the
cylinder, incorporating the combustion chamber port, is
rotated around a conventional piston and crank at 1/2
crank speed via a 2:1 gear reduction. A fixed timing
ring completes this efficient rotating valve arrangement
and removes the need for any complex overhead valves,
cams or electronic servo cartridges.
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Global emissions legislation has prompted many manufacturers
to switch from 2-stroke designs to cleaner alternatives.
RCV's simple 4-stroke design provides a natural alternative
to 2-strokes and a more cost effective alternative to
4-strokes, embodying higher outputs and improved efficiency.
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The
RCV technology has lower production costs in comparison
to standard 4-stroke engines. |
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Combined
with the benefit of a large port area, absence of complex
overhead valves and lower frictional loses the RCV 4-stroke
is capable of delivering higher RPM than a conventional
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With
current emissions legislation affecting all markets this
design will be of particular interest to companies looking
to find economic alternatives to 2-stroke and conventional
4-stroke engines. The RCV 4-stroke
design can offer the following:-
- Proven
patented design using conventional technology.
- Uses conventional
components, enabling existing plant and machinery to
be used.
- Up to 40%
lower manufacturing cost compared to existing 4-stroke
engines depending on application.
- High fuel
economy with emissions comparable to conventional 4-strokes.
- Reliable
4-stroke design for long endurance.
- Ultra compact
footprint reducing vehicle packaging size and costs.
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RCV
are in a position to undertake engine demonstrations at
it's UK facility for customers interested in evaluating
the technology.
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APPLICATIONS |
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- Motorcycle
Engines - ideal
for Moped, Scooter, Motorcycle, CUB and other automotive
designs. RCV will undertake a design study for
Clients requiring a particular application. Clients
can
licence
RCV technology.
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- UAV Aerospace
Engines - development
of leading edge small capacity propulsion systems using
methanol, gasoline and heavy fuels including JP-5/JP-8.
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- Forest &
Garden Engines - 33
cc, and 50 cc lightweight design concepts for strimmers
and chainsaws.
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- Model Aero
Engines - a
popular
range of model aero engines utilising RCV technology
sold to R/C hobbyist in over 50 countries worldwide.
Model aero engines are available for purchase.
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RCV TECHNOLOGY |
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