High-technology ceramics for Japanese heat engines
Japan's new ceramic age is providing the impetus for developing new materials for heat engine applications. A strategy developed by the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), universities, and industry has led to developments that make Japan competitive. The author describes the functions and levels of effort as well as the funding arrangements for two basic MITI projects: Moonlight Project and Industrial Base Technology Development Project. He concludes that a solution of the problems associated with ceramic heat engines will lead to a low-cost, waterless and oilless engine with high thermal efficiency. US technology is currently superior except for the high temperature-high strength ceramic materials. Three government research laboratories in Nagoya, Osaka, and Kyushu also work together with private and industrial laboratories. 17 references, 7 figures, 6 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Cummins-Technical Center, Columbus, IN
- OSTI ID:
- 6683933
- Journal Information:
- Mater. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Mater. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 8:2; ISSN MSOCD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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