Engine makers tap carbon-carbon pistons
Journal Article
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· Mechanical Engineering; (United States)
OSTI ID:7087529
This article describes the use of a carbon-carbon composite, developed for nose cones and rocket nozzles, for pistons in modern internal combustion engines. The topics of the article include the carbon-carbon composite mechanical and physical characteristics, initial research, manufacturing methods, fabrication techniques, initial testing in 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines, and current research.
- OSTI ID:
- 7087529
- Journal Information:
- Mechanical Engineering; (United States), Vol. 116:5; ISSN 0025-6501
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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