Free-Piston and Turbine compound Engine–Status of the Development

540255

01/01/1954

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
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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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/540255
Pages
11
Citation
London, A., "Free-Piston and Turbine compound Engine–Status of the Development," SAE Technical Paper 540255, 1954, https://doi.org/10.4271/540255.
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Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1954
Product Code
540255
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English