While we're at it.. why not have the Turbine spool up two Gyroscopic
(flywheel) energy storage units (spinning in opposite directions, of course)
and have all the energy for the run saved up before the run even begins.
Braking forces can be regenerative and throw energy back into the flywheels.
http://www.ott.doe.gov/hev/flywheels.html
http://hera.berkeley.edu/IRO/Summary/01abstracts/perry.1.html
http://www.upei.ca/~physics/p261/projects/flywheel1/flywheel1.htm
Just kidding. Intersting reading and ideas though...
Ian
'81 Scirocco FSP
http://www.detn8.org/Rocco/
-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick Washburn [mailto:washburn@dwave.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 12:48 PM
To: autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: emgine Q
Think outside the box Phil. I would make the gas turbine run at a constant
optimal RPM, and develope a CVT transmission to control acceleration. If I
were so inclined. Which I'm not. No way.
>
> >Has anyone ever built an auto-x car w/a gas-turbine engine? Are they
legal?
>
>
> Can't see a reason why it should not be legal in A-mod.
>
> I think it would be a seriously bad idea. Gas-turbine race cars have been
> famous for throttle-lag...
Patrick Washburn
C-Tech Trailer Cabinets
Designed for the Racer
Wausau, WI
www.racecabinet.com
715-355-8842
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