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What I know... |
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MoparNorm |
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Jan 4, 08 - 7:49 AM |
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moparnorm@hotmail.com |
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http://imageevent.com/moparnorm/hollister2007 |
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Diesel has approx. 35% more energy (BTU's) per gallon than gasoline.
We were always been told in my classes in the 60's, that internal combustion engines were 15% efficient, with 85% of the energy being wasted.
Assuming today that the motors are 30% efficient.
I know first hand, that a stock 440 Chrysler, in an Imperial can get 150 mpg when the gasoline is pressurized and heated. To create a vapor that burns more efficiently.
A fuel induction system of that type, combined with a turbo can achieve, maybe 175 to 200 mpg. Keep in mind that these numbers are in a controlled test, not in stop and go, daily driving.
Taken that a diesel is 35% more efficient, I'd say that 200 to 235 mpg is possible in a small sized vehicle on the highway.
As for water injected diesel, NO*, but propane is possible.
* I once had about 1 ounce of water in a 36 gallon tank of diesel, it took 3 weeks to get that water out of the diesel fuel, so no way! |
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