the potential of Unconventional Powerplants for Vehicle Propulsion

590039

01/01/1959

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
COMPARISON of work capacity per unit mass and volume of different energy carriers shows that liquid hydrocarbons are superior to other energy sources. Solar and nuclear powerplants as well as their use in conjunction with a steam engine are examined in this paper.
Suitability of an electric drive is discussed. Using a production 2-stroke diesel engine and its development forecast, a comparison is made of spark ignition, diesel, and gas turbine engines.
The status of the free-piston engine turbine combination is reviewed.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/590039
Pages
7
Citation
Kyropoulos, P., "the potential of Unconventional Powerplants for Vehicle Propulsion," SAE Technical Paper 590039, 1959, https://doi.org/10.4271/590039.
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Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1959
Product Code
590039
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English