I thought this was pretty cool. Pitty....Maybe next years model will have powervalves:tongue:
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108,000 Hp 2 Stroke!!!!!
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Rallywrc said:
That is one awesome engine!!!!
the most powerful and efficient prime mover in the world, not sure about that. I guess that would have to depend on how you define prime mover.
Prime Mover: A machine or mechanism that converts natural energy into work. Also called primum mobile
I can't argue on the efficiency as no spec is posted, but I can say that I work on gas turbines that produce in excess of 400,000 hp. I would highly doubt however that the most efficient engine in the world is reciprocating engine, with turbos maybe but still doubt it.
Prime Mover: A machine or mechanism that converts natural energy into work. Also called primum mobile
I can't argue on the efficiency as no spec is posted, but I can say that I work on gas turbines that produce in excess of 400,000 hp. I would highly doubt however that the most efficient engine in the world is reciprocating engine, with turbos maybe but still doubt it.
clr1024 said:
No doubt it is an awesome piece of machinery... But I also thought that Gas Turbines produced more HP... Here, they are used for power generation and almost all of Australia's naval fleet are Gas Turbine because we don't have Nuclear powered ships...
AU_NSX said:
They are used all over the world for power generation, one of the biggest benefits is that you can get a gas turbine up and running at full power in less than 30 minutes. Makes them good for use as peaking type of equipment, when the grid supply is high. Try doing that with a nuclear plant it takes days. Also many are used in a combined cycle configuration to improve efficiency, i.e. gas turbine exhaust to a heat exchanger, heats water which in turn is used to power a steam turbine. And while that machine is bigger than a gas turbine its not as powerful. Being from a heavy machinery background it is still impressive to see it being built.
:frown: i dont think it will fit my NSX.
Very impressive pictures.
For some reason I like it to see pieces of machinery like that. Would like to see it in action too :smile:
Since you are working with gas turbines, maybe you can enlighten me a bit. Why is it that many commercial ships use 2-stroke combustion engines while many (large) military vessels are using steam turbines now. AFAIK, even German warships during WWII were using turbine-machinery.
Is there a catch when using turbines. Price?? Longetivity? Maintenance ??
For some reason I like it to see pieces of machinery like that. Would like to see it in action too :smile:
clr1024 said:
Since you are working with gas turbines, maybe you can enlighten me a bit. Why is it that many commercial ships use 2-stroke combustion engines while many (large) military vessels are using steam turbines now. AFAIK, even German warships during WWII were using turbine-machinery.
Is there a catch when using turbines. Price?? Longetivity? Maintenance ??
MvM said:
I honestly don't know the answer to that. Assuming they are similar in size both are heavy pieces of equipment to manufacture. There is a greater degree of technology in a gas turbine which may affect cost, maintenance -can't say, our engines can run year round before an inspection, know many gas turbines that have been around for decades, many of these factors like cars depend on how well the owner/operator takes care of things. Without looking at a cost breakdown of two engines one 2-stroke with xhp and a gas turbine with the same xhp, I could only speculate.
Not much help, sorry.
Carl
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