Parallel development of ceramic based heat engines: analysis of the expected fuel savings associated with pursuing both the AGT and the uncooled diesel for passenger vehicles

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Mater. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6661053

Moteff, J D; Wynblatt, P

Some within the materials and the heat engine communities feel that the barriers confronting the development of a ceramic based uncooled diesel are not as problematic as those barriers facing the development of the ceramic based advanced gas turbine (AGT). Given this scenario, the study examined whether pursuing a light-duty uncooled diesel (i.e., an uncooled diesel for passenger cars), in parallel with the AGT would increase the expected fuel savings from a given investment. The study indicates that although a light-duty uncooled diesel is perceived as having a better chance of being developed within a given time frame and budget, developing it in parallel with the AGT would not improve expected fuel savings. The cost penalty associated with diesel particulate traps would limit its commercialization. 9 references, 12 figures.

• Research Organization: National Materials Advisory Board, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6661053
• Journal Information: Mater. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 10:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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