Sorry for the off topic post but I found this newsworthy, a story about a simple but better design for engine combustion. Found at popular science. I like his out of the mainstream idea. Props for those thinking out of the norm, including this board!
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/futurecar/ ... -1,00.html
Here's his patent explaining the design.
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Off topic- Efficient Combustion
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re: Off topic- Efficient Combustion
thank you...
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re: Off topic- Efficient Combustion
very nice story about the man.
The fuel efficiency of the Bourke has never been matched. Was demonstrated over 50 years ago.
The fuel efficiency of the Bourke has never been matched. Was demonstrated over 50 years ago.
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re: Off topic- Efficient Combustion
from what I read here ( http://www.niquette.com/books/sophmag/bourke.htm ) bourke engine seems it doesn't do what it's supposed to at bottom of page.
re: Off topic- Efficient Combustion
Read the paper from the "Experimental Aircraft Association".
It outperformed the diesel.
Why? 50 to 1 compression.
Fuel efficiency is directly proportional to compression ratio other factors being equal.
It outperformed the diesel.
Why? 50 to 1 compression.
Fuel efficiency is directly proportional to compression ratio other factors being equal.
Not knowing is not the problem. It is the knowing of what just isn't so.
It is our responsibilities, not ourselves,that we should take seriously.
It is our responsibilities, not ourselves,that we should take seriously.