I know I'm dense!! No argument there. But, earlier someone said that if you had water in the fuel, and you added alcohol to the tank, the noticeable level below the fuel would raise, looking as though the water had increased, but in reality you would be seeing the alcohol/water solution. Now, either you can see it, or you can't. Which is it?
Larry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > 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 --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________________________ Check out the new and improved Topica site! http://www.topica.com/t/13
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