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Rotapower Engine performance |
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Freedom Rotapower Engine Performance Advantages • High power to weight ratio -More than 2 HP per pound of installed weight in high-performance versions -Compares with .6 HP/lb. to 1 HP/lb. for 2-strokes and .3 HP/lb. to .65 HP/lb.for 4-stroke pistons. • High power to volume ratio -(Power Output / Volume) > 100 HP per cubic foot of installed volume -Compares with 36 HP/ft³ to 50 HP/ft³ for 2-strokes and 10 HP/ft³ to 20 HP/ft³ for 4-stroke piston engines. • Few moving parts -Moving Parts - only 2 for single rotor engine. -Compares to 7 parts for 2-stroke and 25 parts for 4-stroke piston with same nstantaneous output torque. • Solid fuel economy -Specific Fuel Consumption < .45 lb./HP-hr ~ (stratified charge). Expect <.4 lb./HP-hr when both stratified charged and turbo-charged -Compares to .65 lb./HP-hr for 2-strokes and ~ .4 lb/HP-hr for the best 4-stroke piston. • Proven multi-fuel performer -Demonstrated on gasoline, natural gas, alcohol and propane -Spark-ignited diesel, kerosine and jet fuel • Very low emissions levels -See Emissions Performance • Enhanced energy at exhaust -Exhaust temperatures > 1500 °F -Acts like a naturally occuring thermal reactor -Ideal for turbocharge/co-generation applications • Low vibration levels -Hard mounted engine can be used as part of the structure • Modular design -Stacking of rotors easily extends range of available power
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