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HEC Developing 9.3L Hydrogen-Fueled V-8
6 October 2008
Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (HEC) (earlier post) has entered into an agreement with Eliminator Performance Products to produce a 9.3-liter, hydrogen-fueled V-8 engine—the largest spark-ignited hydrogen V-8 yet built, according to the company. It is intended for large hydrogen-fueled electrical power generation systems and for buses.
Ford Motor Company uses a modified 6.8-liter V-10 Triton engine in its hydrogen shuttle bus application.
The new Oxx Power blocks and heads will be Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI), a recipe based on current NASCAR blocks. Similarly, the 4-bolt main bearing caps and fasteners were designed after those found in top fuel dragsters.
The Oxx Power block will have a priority oiling system promoting lubrication to the engines vital parts. Likewise, the block will be machined for a roller camshaft for high displacement without sacrificing reliability. HEC said that it intends to develop a 10.2-liter engine based on the same engine technology.
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Posted by: DS | October 06, 2008 at 11:06 AM
The INNAS NOAX Chiron free piston engine can adapt to any fuel, even between strokes if necessary. If used in a hydraulic hybrid, the low cost and efficiency can surpass that of conventional electric hybrids. In contrast to most free piston engines, the NOAX Chiron does not need to operate in two stroke mode. It can operate in one stroke mode on compressed air or steam even. It can operate in four stroke mode for efficiency and then switch to two stroke mode for power and then to one stroke mode for air pressure regenerative braking and then one stroke mode for the use of the compressed air. HCCI can be used for all fuels including Knallgas(hydrogen). MITI air bearing electric super chargers would be used for scavenging and supercharging along with a MITI air bearing exhaust turbine-alternator. Only two large opposed pistons Pescara uniflow style would be needed. Only the hydraulic control is needed to synchronize the pistons. ..HG..
Posted by: Henry Gibson | October 06, 2008 at 11:59 AM
I think it would be cool if NASCAR began using this engine. The only problem i can think of is the publics perception of 200 mph hydrogen bombs.
Posted by: Perry | October 06, 2008 at 08:28 PM
"...large hydrogen-fueled electrical power generation systems..."
there may be markets out there that few of us are aware of. Limited volume applications can push the state of the art while making profitable products. It is a good way to go.
Posted by: sjc | October 06, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Well one thing to remember is by the time this comes out carbon taxes will have pushed the cost of fossil fuels up in europe and elsewhere to the point that using h2 is much cheaper for such apps. And dont forget a metric buttload of industries already use alot of h2 right now so all this would require is a new pipe.
Posted by: wintermane | October 07, 2008 at 04:52 AM
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What everyone has been waiting for!!!
This is SURE to jump-start the Hydrogen Economy.