In a message dated 00-01-13 11:53:12 EST, you write: > Fourth, if you have water in the fuel, and you introduce sufficient alcohol > into the tank to completely "absorb" the water, it will then also pass > through the fuel system, but in the process it will burn and produce power. > Thus, as it passes through you do not experience engine failure and bumpy > landing. So, even though upon inspection, it looks as though you still > have water in the system, it's actually an alcohol / water solution that burns. > Do I understand this correctly?
Gettin' close! The alcohol brings the water into solution with the gas. it will not settle out and can not be "seen' upon inspection. If you sump a tank that is in this condition, it'll look fine. Power is derived from three things: The gas, which is by far the most prevalent compomnent, burns as usual. The alcohol will also burn. The water actually adds to the power by turning into steam in the combustion chamber. (This is a relatively small portion under these circumstances). Water injection is used in many different engine types (big supercharged radials and turbines on B52s to name a few) to boost power and lower temperatures at the same time. Curley John --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________________________ Check out the new and improved Topica site! http://www.topica.com/t/13
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