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[Danny Barrett]

Just thought of something else, this sounds like a Turbo, only with a
generator stuck on its shaft, instead of a compression turbine... Very
interesting... But: Would the power lost due to running the turbo (without a
compressor for the intake charge, that is) be more than the power gain from
not needing to run the alternator, A/C, P/S, oil pump, and the water pump
from the engine's crank? Alternatively, since turbos can give a very high
boost pressure, why not run a small to moderate boost from the turbo, and
ALSO run these devices??? Would the turbo's drive turbine be efficient
enough for this???

Danny Barrett.


>I can see that my question has produces a plethora of new (but some may not
>be) ideas, but this one still isn't what I am doing. It might be a good idea
>though, if the power unit doesn't weigh too much...
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>Danny Barrett
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>>I have always wanted to use surplus exhaust heat to run a 
>>power unit that would crank the alternator, a/c and power 
>>steering.  The unit can be mounted remotely from the engine 
>>and located where the weight and volume can be best 
>>accomodated.  Without those accessories the engine 
>>will be slim and trim.  There would likely be a surplus 
>>of electric power available so even the water pump can be 
>>electric.  Good idea
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>>John Carroll
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>>John Carroll
>>jac at wavecom.net
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