Multi-Cycle Undersea Power System

Abstract

This patent application describes a method of operating an internal combustion engine in a semi-closed or "exhaust" cycle. The exhaust cycle is semi-closed in that no atmospheric air is introduced into the internal combustion engine. The engine can be switched back to an open or "air" cycle, increasing fuel efficiency.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 12, 2006
Accession Number
ADD020312

Entities

People

  • Paul M. Dunn

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attorneys
  • Combustion
  • Compression Ignition
  • Compression Ignition Engines
  • Diesel Engines
  • Efficiency
  • Engines
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Fuels
  • Gases
  • Ignition
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Otto Fuels
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.