In the past, reciprocating engine platforms have prevented the use of thermal insulating materials like ceramics due to, among other reasons, abrasion and vibration. One of the problems in the past has been the movement of the piston and piston rings over the cylinder wall where the insulating...
Randini here with an interest in physics relating to engines. I have just patented a new internal combustion engine and always like hearing what others think about engines in general.