My idea for a diesel-electric hybrid

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The discussion revolves around a proposed design for a high-performance diesel-electric hybrid engine, focusing on its feasibility, engineering challenges, and potential performance benefits. Participants explore various technical aspects, including engine design, efficiency, and the practicality of the proposed features.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes a 24-cylinder opposed-piston engine with a unique design involving a solenoid and electronically actuated valves, aiming for high performance and efficiency.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the complexity and cost of the proposed engine, citing their own experience with a reliable diesel engine that achieves good fuel economy.
  • Some participants highlight the potential for improved torque and acceleration from a diesel-electric setup, emphasizing the benefits of independent electric motors for handling.
  • Concerns are raised about the feasibility of using springs and magnets in the proposed design, with questions about reliability and potential failure rates.
  • One participant critiques the overall weight and complexity of the engine, arguing that it may not provide significant performance benefits compared to existing technologies.
  • Another participant challenges the practicality of maintaining such a system, particularly regarding the need for demineralized water and the associated logistics.
  • Some participants discuss the implications of high compression ratios and the engineering challenges they present, including weight and material considerations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions, with some supporting the innovative aspects of the design while others raise significant concerns about its practicality, cost, and reliability. No consensus is reached regarding the feasibility of the proposed engine.

Contextual Notes

Participants note various limitations related to the proposed design, including the complexity of electronically actuated valves, the weight of the engine components, and the challenges of achieving reliable performance with the suggested technologies.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in automotive engineering, hybrid technologies, and innovative engine designs may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
Happy New Year, there is a you tube video of an axiomatic opposed engine. It runs on hydrogen. The inventor built a working model, check it out!
 
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  • #32
Looking at this I'm not sure what drives the compression stroke, and have a problem with how you will keep the fireing of your pistons in synch, the crankshaft normally performs these operations.
 
  • #33
I was referring to a you tube video I saw while researching hydrogen fueled engine. As I recall it was extremely light weight, compact and powerful .
I think that the only way to usher in new technology in the auto industry is to get the oil companies on board. Perhaps subsidizing unused oil might spark their interest. Otherwise no innovation will move forward. I see that the solutions are political . We have the tech, just look up Pogue vaporizing carburetor
 
  • #34
xxChrisxx said:
If such a thread were crated discussing physics, it would have been locked by the mods long ago.

Well, it certainly is getting close to that point...
 
  • #35
i didn't get past the spring-mass piston system. I see nothing to keep the pistons in sync.
 
  • #36
Plan on a single cylinder version to start. It is guaranteed to be an educational experience.
 
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