There is a similar looking engine in the Science museum in London, which was removed from a WW 2 German Aircraft. It was a high compression Diesel. Being flat, it fitted into the wing improving the Luft flow thus increasing the furrshluggerindurger. However, I seem to remember another innovative "Hardly any moving parts engine" called the Wankel which was heralded as being extremely wondrous, Whatever happened to it's final development? and would it run on a gasifier product?
GF -----Original Message----- From: Jim Leach <[email protected]> To: 'Discussion of biomass pyrolysis and gasification' <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Aug 10, 2011 1:15 am Subject: Re: [Gasification] Two piston ecomotor? The Fairbanks Morse OP engines that propelled the WWII subs were that design. There are still a few cogen plants around today that use those engines as well in dual fuel configuration, but they were supercharged, not turbocharged. JAMES T. LEACH, P.E. President DANA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 32242 Paseo Adelanto, Suite D San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Ph 949-496-6516 Fx 949-496-8133 Mobile 949-933-6518 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Pannirselvam P.V Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 5:47 PM To: Discussion of biomass pyrolysis and gasification Subject: Re: [Gasification] Two piston ecomotor? Hi Pete Eco motor is innovative modern IC engine evolution You can see video , animated pictuures too http://www.ecomotors.com/ The opoc® engine comprises two opposing cylinders per module, with a crankshaft between them -- each cylinder has two pistons moving in opposite directions. This innovative design configuration eliminates the cylinder-head and valve-train components of conventional engines, offering an efficient, compact and simple core engine structure. The result is an engine family that is lighter, more efficient and economical, with lower exhaust emissions. EcoMotors' opoc® engine has a number of distinct advantages over traditional internal combustion engines. The opoc® engine has very high power density of nearly one horsepower per pound resulting in an unprecedented lightweight and compact engine. The opoc® engine is perfectly balanced enabling stackable power modules. 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Some are striving to make incremental gains; some are hoping for a breakthrough. For all of them, one measuring stick is the "acid test" for any engine -- power density. As greater power density is achieved, a range of critically important attributes will result, including: Lower weight Smaller size Lower material costs Lower friction Greater fuel efficiency Lower emissions Lower heat rejection Electrically Controlled Turbocharger EcoMotors' intellectual property also includes an electrically controlled turbocharger technology which incorporates an electric motor in the turbo assembly to regulate boost pressure resulting in a long list of unique advantages: Improved combustion efficiency to meet emissions Electrically controlled variable compression ratio Improved vehicle fuel economy Enhanced vehicle drivability due to improved low-end torque Eliminates Turbo lag Waste heat recovery by generating electricity On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Pete & Sheri <[email protected]> wrote: What is a two piston ecomotor? 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