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Hi, i just want to know if its possible to run an internal combustion engine on liquid oxygen instead of air
iamapilot94 said:Hi, i just want to know if its possible to run an internal combustion engine on liquid oxygen instead of air
Which is why it wouldn't be sufficient. Lose the nitrogen, and you increase your oxygen by a factor of 4.pantaz said:I think simple compressed air, such as in a scuba tank, would be sufficient, not to mention less dangerous. Of cource, the volume would be prohibitive from a practical standpoint. Scuba tanks generally hold only about 80-100 cubic feet at roughly 2500-3500 psi.
The German Navy designed and built a fuel cell submarine about 8 years ago having liquid oxygen storage. Hydrogen is stored in metal hydride canisters. Here's a couple of references if you're interested.iamapilot94 said:thanks for the reply
i was having a idea to fit it on a commercial submarine so it doesn't have to pop up every 30 seconds
iamapilot94 said:thanks for the reply
i was having a idea to fit it on a commercial submarine so it doesn't have to pop up every 30 seconds
Have you ever talked to anyone that has worked with pure O2? How about done any research? The HUGE thing about pure O2 is that, for your application, you would have to develop an engine that had a completely different form of lubrication. Pure O2 can not come into contact with any form of petroleum. Seals would also have to be changed. Anything that comes in contact with pure O2 in an industrial setting has to be specially cleaned and packaged. You would also have to be knowledgeable in the use of valves. Pure O2 can use as its source for combustion, the very piping it is contained in. One of the main forms of disaster is through compression ignition fires in pure O2 systems.iamapilot94 said:Hi, i just want to know if its possible to run an internal combustion engine on liquid oxygen instead of air
Liquid oxygen is oxygen that has been cooled to a temperature of -183 degrees Celsius, causing it to turn from a gas into a liquid state. This makes it much denser and more concentrated than regular oxygen found in the atmosphere.
No, not all internal combustion engines are equipped to run on liquid oxygen. This type of fuel requires specialized components and modifications to the engine in order to function properly.
Liquid oxygen is a highly efficient and powerful fuel that can produce more energy than traditional fossil fuels. It also burns cleaner, producing fewer emissions and reducing air pollution.
Yes, liquid oxygen is extremely flammable and can pose a serious safety risk if not handled properly. Special precautions must be taken when storing, handling, and using this fuel to ensure the safety of those involved.
It depends on various factors such as the availability of liquid oxygen, the cost of modifications to the engine, and the overall efficiency of the engine. In some cases, the cost savings from using a more efficient fuel may outweigh the initial investments.