ECUT energy data reference series: high-temperature materials for advanced heat engines

Technical Report · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7059208· OSTI ID:7059208

Abarcar, R B; Hane, G J; Johnson, D R

Information that describes the use of high-temperature materials in advanced heat engines for ground transportation applications is summarized. Applications discussed are: automobiles, light trucks, and medium and heavy trucks. The information provided on each of these modes includes descriptions of the average conversion efficiency of the engine, the capital stock, the amount of energy used, and the activity level as measured in ton-miles.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 7059208
• Report Number(s): PNL-5193; ON: DE84015352
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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