Free-Piston and Turbine compound EngineStatus of the Development

Format:

Other

Author/Creator:

London, A.L., author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1954

Summary:

THE history of the free-piston and turbine compound engine development is reviewed briefly. After consideration of the status here and abroad, the salient features of the free-piston engine concept are considered. These are mechanical simplicity, compactness, and an excellent torque-speed characteristic, coupled with a fuel economy comparable to the conventional diesel, the modern record holder in this respect.Some prognostications for the future of the development in this country are also presented

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Publisher Number:

540255

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license