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Evaluation of novel spark plug
Maybe............<br> <br> It depends on the level of degredation of the old spark plug. If the plug is 'fouling' or has spark induced electrode erosion, the combustion will be effected, causing changes in emissions, power and fuel consumption. There are electrode designs out there that minimize...- storm
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- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
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Alcohol as a fuel
See the SAE website www.sae.org.<br> <br> You will find conferences, papers and articles related to alcohol as a fuel, including extraction from renewable sources.- storm
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- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
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v-belt drive design manual
You will get the basics of vee belt design from any mechanical engineering 'machine elements' design book. There will be several of these in any mechanical engineering college library. Also belt manufacturers such as Gates, Pirelli, Goodyear, Continental etc. all give free guides to toothed and...- storm
- Post #5
- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
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sixstroke: a new head design for 4strokes
Pressure is maintained in pneumatic valves by having a compressor charge up an accumulator. To stop the valves dropping on to the pistons through leakage in storage/transport, the system is connected to a pressurized flask.<br> <br> In modelling the system for racing, I suspect (but do not know...- storm
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- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
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Evaluation of novel spark plug
First of all, if your uncle's idea has any merit then make sure it is adequately covered by patents. Do not talk to anyone or diclose anything until you do. <br> <br> The next step is to decide if you are going to make this component yourself and sell the parts. If you do not already have a...- storm
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- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
