W-ENGINE

A technical seminar report submitted to

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
In partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Submitted by
G.VENU MADHAV (16831A0352)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GURU NANAK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(Affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University)
Ibrahimpatnam, Ranga Reddy District – 501506
Telangana, India
2016-2020

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 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the technical seminar entitled, “W-ENGINE” is being submitted by
G. VENU MADHAV bearing Roll No. 16831A0352 in partial fulfilment for the award of
the Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering to the Jawaharlal
Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad is a record of bonafide work carried out by
them under my guidance and supervision.
The results embodied in this mini-project report have not been submitted to any other
University or Institute for the award of any Degree or Diploma.

Head of the Department

Dr. B. VIJAYA KUMAR

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 DECLARATION

We hereby declare that the technical seminar entitled “W-ENGINE” is the work done by
G. VENU MADHAV bearing the Roll No. 16831A0352 towards the fulfilment of the
requirement for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical
Engineering to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.

G. VENU MADHAV (16831A0352)

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The technical seminar entitled “W-ENGINE” is the sum of total efforts of our batch. It is
our duty to bring forward each and every one who is directly or indirectly in relation with
our project and without whom it would not have gained a structure.
We extend our deep sense of gratitude to Dr. S. Sreenatha Reddy, Principal and the
Management of Guru Nanak Institute of Technology for providing us the best amenities to
enable us completes my project in the stipulated time.
We owe our immense thanks to Dr. B. Vijaya Kumar, Professor & Head of Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology for his sustained interest,
constructive criticism and constant encouragement at every stage of this Endeavour.
Last but not least; we are thankful; to our parents, friends and other faculty of the
Department of Mechanical Engineering for their constant support for completion of this
project.

G. VENU MADHAV (16831A0352)

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 TABLE OF CONTENT
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Chapter 1: - Introduction.............................................1
Chapter 2: -W Principle…………..………………….2
Chapter 3: -Comparison- W & V…………………....4
Chapter 4: -Specifications……………………….…...6
Chapter 5: - Construction………………………..….7
Chapter 6: - History of W engine………..….……….9
Chapter 7: - Latest W engine......................................13
Chapter 8: -Advantages of W engine……………….14
Chapter 9: - Companies Using W engine…..……….15
Chapter 10: - Why called Super Engine………....…16
Chapter 11: -Applications………………………...…18

Conclusion

Reference

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Tables

 Table 1- Specifications of W8 Engine

 Table 2- Specifications of Bugatti Veyron SS

Diagrams

 Figure 1- Showing W concept

 Figure 2- Modular design principle of W engine
 Figure 3- W8 & V8 design comparison
 Figure 4- W12 & V12 crankshaft comparison
 Figure 5- W engine crankcase
 Figure 6- W engine cylinder heads
 Figure 7- Cylinder head with valves and ports

Pictures

 Picture 1- W16 engine at Volkswagen Research Centre

 Picture 2- Bugatti Veyron SS front
 Picture 3- Bugatti Veyron SS back & top

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