Reality of Fuel Consumption

[wstrass at eastman.com]

To: DIY     --INTERNET DIY

From: Wayne Strasser (CED Polymer Development)
*** Resending note of 08/13/97 10:45
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Subject: Re: Reality of Fuel Consumption
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IF you could capture ALL of the heat energy known to exist in a gallon of
gasoline, and get it ALL to the wheels, 100MPG would not be such a stretch.
A low-tech Austin Mini 850 from the very early 60's was capable of in excess
of 50 MPG. That engine is only about 30% efficient, by common knowlege. With
heat rejection coatings, fuel injection, full engine management, and
turbocharging, possibly a bit of ceramic componentry to allow higher
temperatures, it should be do-able. 100 MPG from a behemoth like a 61
Cadilac IS a stretch.>

YOU CAN NEVER CAPTURE ALL OF THE ENERGY IN THE COVALENT PI AND SIGMA BONDS
IN GASOLINE...EVER HEARD OF A"CARNOT"ENGINE (ISENTROPIC, REVERSIBLE PROCESS)?