I know... It's less of a problem when you have a generator and a battery, and are able to run the thing at a constant load. Still, it seems like it'd be far more finnicky than even a Wankel engine which... with turbocharging, offers many of the same benefits, but which'll also work better over a changing load.
There're also noise, vibration and harshness considerations when it comes to mounting it in an actual car. If this is detonating, it's going to be LOUD when running. And if it's small, it's going to be LOUD and at very high RPM. Adding mufflers and the like is going to change the flow of gasses through the engine, further complicating the design process.
Your average gas turbine would offer many of the same benefits... while being easier to mount in a car.... and being much better at running on multiple fuels.
Besides, if I wanted a cool wierd engine, I'd go with This. Add turbocharging to recover the excess exhaust energy.... mount in a motorcycle frame.... ????... VERY FAST PROFIT.
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There're also noise, vibration and harshness considerations when it comes to mounting it in an actual car. If this is detonating, it's going to be LOUD when running. And if it's small, it's going to be LOUD and at very high RPM. Adding mufflers and the like is going to change the flow of gasses through the engine, further complicating the design process.
Your average gas turbine would offer many of the same benefits... while being easier to mount in a car.... and being much better at running on multiple fuels.
Besides, if I wanted a cool wierd engine, I'd go with This. Add turbocharging to recover the excess exhaust energy.... mount in a motorcycle frame.... ????... VERY FAST PROFIT.
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