Anybody have any info as to how far this technology has gone?
Any news on what vehicles or aircraft it will be installed in?

http://www.engineeringtv.com/video/O...posed-Cylinder

 

This is the first I've seen of it. Interesting concept, but I think the cylinder length needed would limit it to larger vehicle applications.

 

Seen this before, cool idea, lots more parts, and we know what that means.

 

Morse-Fairbanks 2stroke diesels were built like that.

 

I think that could be a good idea. Just looking at the design, seems like it would love low RPM work. Not many moving parts though, the whole cam/lifter/valve setup is gone, maybe a bit more weight with the extra connecting rod for 1/2 of total pistons.

 

HOR submarine engins were like that but were very unreliable they would bust gears and leave the boat powerless

 

you find the morse fairbanks opposed piston engines used as generators in alot of very large ships. very reliable, supposedly real efficient. big,,,real big..

 

Actually that's a different design. The FM opposed piston engine and the Junkers Jumo 205 had two, opposite crankshafts. This engine has a shared single crankshaft.

MikeyB

 

I would like to know more about the electric assisted turbo's.

 

Yup. Worked on a few of the inline 8 and inline 10 of these on natural gas. Also there is a V-10 tank engine with the same configuration. Not new technology.

The MEP's had 2 crankshafts connected at the back with a vertical drive shaft and the Gisenger(sp) coupling. The top crank led by about 5-7° IIRC. Noisy buggers but lots of power.

 

Good responses, but still want to know if anybody has heard about modern day (2010) developments of this engine and what cars or aircraft it is being installed in for trials.
Did read somewhere but have lost it, about it being installed in an aircraft and a car.

 

Don't know the current situation with this design but here's their website.
http://www.ecomotors.com/

MikeyB

 

Aircraft Mechanic friend of mine showed me that a while ago. Still very experimental. Looks like a maintenance nightmare. Lots of moving parts.....

 

x2... and its shared a trait with Detroit diesels...
If it WASN'T leaking oil, that only meant that it DIDN'T have any in it..

I had a Detroit diesel calendar one time; I had to return it to the dealer and file a warranty claim on it due to it leaking oil all down my wall!!.

 

Thats sig worthy right there.