
Use of electrohydrodynamic engine on vehicles
Author(s) -
V. K Sokovikov
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
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Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2949-1428
pISSN - 2074-0530
DOI - 10.17816/2074-0530-68543
Subject(s) - electrohydrodynamics , piston (optics) , cylinder , automotive engineering , volume (thermodynamics) , mechanical engineering , engineering , physics , electric field , thermodynamics , wavefront , quantum mechanics , optics
The article is dedicated to electrohydrodynamic engine working without hydrocarbon fuel. Engine operation is based on the electric discharge in the nonfreezing liquid located under piston volume of the cylinder. According to calculations, engine efficiency can reach 68 - 72 %.