Free radical ignition in piston engines at last
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:13 pm
Guys, it is finally with us -- after at least a decade, but more probably two or three, of research and development, pulsejet-style ignition seems to be ready for use in piston engines.
Look at this article: http://www.gizmag.com/go/4695/
In the same online magazine, there is also an announcement of a Mercedes engine with similar technology -- they call it 'Diesotto', as it marries the Otto cycle and the Diesel cycle by the grace of 'auto-ignition', which is essentially the same thing that keeps pulsejets igniting 200+ times a second.
Took them a long time to perfect. I know that Russians played with it for a long time, but abandoned it. Also, Honda tinkered with the concept for ages. All of a sudden it's ready from at least two companies.
Look at this article: http://www.gizmag.com/go/4695/
In the same online magazine, there is also an announcement of a Mercedes engine with similar technology -- they call it 'Diesotto', as it marries the Otto cycle and the Diesel cycle by the grace of 'auto-ignition', which is essentially the same thing that keeps pulsejets igniting 200+ times a second.
Took them a long time to perfect. I know that Russians played with it for a long time, but abandoned it. Also, Honda tinkered with the concept for ages. All of a sudden it's ready from at least two companies.