Test of Philips Model 1/4D External Combustion Engine,

Abstract

Variable load tests were conducted and attempts were made to obtain endurance runs. The test operation was generally unsatisfactory due to numerous casualties and to the inadequate delivery capacities of the gasoline nozzle and air compressor. The test of the first engine was discontinued after 86 hours operation. A replacement engine embodying numerous modifications was subsequently furnished for test. It was operated a total of 79 hours. Test operation again was generally unsatisfactory due to numerous minor casualties and operating difficulties, such as fouling of the gasoline or air nozzles, carbon deposits on the burner head, deformation of the burner grate and improper operation of the burner control.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 25, 1949
Accession Number
ADA053940

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People

  • Alan R. Schrader

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Compressors
  • Ashes
  • Assembly
  • Bearings
  • Brazing Alloys
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Combustion
  • Compressors
  • Electric Generators
  • External Combustion Engines
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Generators
  • Heat Transfer
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Lubricating Oils
  • Materials
  • Stirling Cycles

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  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design