New Config for Internal Combustion Engine
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New Config for Internal Combustion Engine
Check this site out especially the videos, let me know what you all think.
http://www.americanantigravity.com/articles/540/1/
http://www.americanantigravity.com/articles/540/1/
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Hmmm... I understand the concept and if it works as advertised, it would be a real leap forward in engine design.
My only real questions at this point are: How are the pistons (paddles?) connected to the crankshaft and how is the combustion cylinder sealed?
I'm not an engineer so, any dumbed-down explanations would be appreciated.
My only real questions at this point are: How are the pistons (paddles?) connected to the crankshaft and how is the combustion cylinder sealed?
I'm not an engineer so, any dumbed-down explanations would be appreciated.
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I would think it would be pretty easy for a physicist to prove that there's nowhere near enough energy in a gallon of gas to generate 2000 hp @ 150 mpg. At least if you're going to bilk people, make it believable. I'd like to see one run on gasoline, not compressed air. A pinwheel will run on compressed air!
i ain't rite
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i like the video of the "engine" running. out of focus, most of the time you are looking at someones back, and the sound is incredible. what is that? some kind of space music??
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Yeah, that video is kinda wacky, I don't know what all the feedback is about. That's a terrible video, wonder why they posted that.....
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No need for a physicist. A typical internal-combustion powered vehicle is around 20% efficient (i.e., 20% of the available energy in a gallon of fuel is converted to forward motion, the rest is lost in heat and heat from friction). So, to take an engine like that of a semi-tractor, which might get 6-7mpg and claim that you can bump that to 150mpg (a ~2400% increase), you're on crack.
Not to mention, with that little mass, can you say, "no engine braking?" Sure, you might be able to do some exhaust braking, but with the power to weight ratios they're claiming, the reverse load on the engine would be massive if you were trying to slow down a fully-loaded tractor-trailer--and that engine would go POOF!
I do see some potential for the engine, just not what they are claiming. Perhaps the size they claim could run a semi-tractor would be appropriate for a small car.
Jason
Not to mention, with that little mass, can you say, "no engine braking?" Sure, you might be able to do some exhaust braking, but with the power to weight ratios they're claiming, the reverse load on the engine would be massive if you were trying to slow down a fully-loaded tractor-trailer--and that engine would go POOF!
I do see some potential for the engine, just not what they are claiming. Perhaps the size they claim could run a semi-tractor would be appropriate for a small car.
Jason