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Exploding Engine Could Reduce Fuel Consumption

Technology Review -- A new kind of engine under development, called a detonation engine, could save the military hundreds of millions of dollars in fuel costs every year. The technology, which military researchers are working on together with scientists at GE and other companies, could reduce fuel consumption at power plants, in ships, and on airplanes by as much as 25 percent. The Navy alone estimates that retrofitting its ships with the technology would reduce annual fuel costs by $300 to $400 million.

It could be over a decade before such engines are put to practical use. But DARPA, having finished detailed plans, is now in the middle of a $62 million program aimed at building the first full-scale demonstration of one version of the technology. (GE is involved in the project: see “GE’s Risky Research.”)...

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Submitted Nov 24, 2012 By: NOTSOGRN

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,834 Points:1,638,195 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2012 4:00:18 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse might be useful to look at diesel engines. May not require a decade of R&D.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:7,083 Points:2,144,190 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 4:07:48 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Good stuff...
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,898 Points:619,445 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 2:17:41 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse Every little bit helps.
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,755 Points:1,168,970 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 12:18:11 AM Ignore NedW Report Abuse Keep working on it.
Soglaos Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,851 Points:765,405 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 10:07:11 AM Ignore Soglaos Report Abuse This was a day for recycled stories
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blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,695 Points:776,495 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 8:35:51 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse interesting
mrpc90 Champion Author Illinois Posts:8,213 Points:1,953,435 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 6:30:02 AM Ignore mrpc90 Report Abuse The Ford Ecoboost engine in 10 years.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,605 Points:2,374,185 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 6:20:20 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Exploding Engine Could Reduce Fuel Consumption, very carefull timing of the fuel explosions to control the engine and produce power from the fuel. If something is not timed carefully or operates wrong, it goes boom! The combustion chamber must be very heavy duty to the max. But, what a savings in fuel costs if everything goes like it should. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, the vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
Buickdriver7 Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,133 Points:758,935 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:41:04 PM Ignore Buickdriver7 Report Abuse I guess this won't be an inexpensive engine...or be seen in autos anytime soon!! If the computer controlling the combustion goes haywire, you die!! Don't we already have car bombs!!
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,222 Points:1,796,870 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:38:24 PM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse Wait and see.
wang91554 Champion Author San Jose Posts:3,310 Points:1,229,585 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:34:02 PM Ignore wang91554 Report Abuse aren't they all controlled explosions already?
defiancegasman Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,099 Points:1,327,520 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:33:43 PM Ignore defiancegasman Report Abuse Lots of cutting edge TECHNOLOGY never comes to market because of tech problems or cost! Automakers CLAIM they can make cars that get 100 MPG, but the cost would be much more expensive, slow accelerating cars that no one wants or could afford at $150,000 for a basic 4 seater!
wldhrs1 All-Star Author Alabama Posts:753 Points:153,155 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:29:59 PM Ignore wldhrs1 Report Abuse Explosive
livewire300 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,515 Points:173,185 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:29:21 PM Ignore livewire300 Report Abuse We'll see...
btex49 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,840 Points:555,630 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:28:39 PM Ignore btex49 Report Abuse I will reserve judgment until I see that this technology works.
arb0526 Champion Author Greensboro Posts:2,117 Points:438,320 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:27:30 PM Ignore arb0526 Report Abuse ok...thought nuclear engines were all the rave
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:576,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:27:26 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Interesting
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,494 Points:2,282,695 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:25:23 PM Ignore 10k Report Abuse dang-i thought i was gonna be reading about engines blowing up right and left..
viperND Champion Author South Bend Posts:3,457 Points:763,640 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:24:41 PM Ignore viperND Report Abuse staying home or riding a bicycle does also
spud5559 Veteran Author Yakima Posts:292 Points:86,540 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:23:32 PM Ignore spud5559 Report Abuse good!
Happytalk Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,281 Points:605,790 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:21:29 PM Ignore Happytalk Report Abuse old news
NYCmob79 Rookie Author Long Island Posts:21 Points:4,350 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:17:01 PM Ignore NYCmob79 Report Abuse I was hoping this was about car engines :-(
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,698 Points:2,408,880 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:15:56 PM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse An exploding engine?
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:27,151 Points:3,127,930 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:14:08 PM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse repeat
itsjustme719 All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:612 Points:618,220 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:14:05 PM Ignore itsjustme719 Report Abuse Detonation engine? You mean diesel?
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,886 Points:2,005,100 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:07:51 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Interesting. Hope I'm around when they hold the first trial run with one in a ship.
RAE344 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,212 Points:689,220 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:04:58 PM Ignore RAE344 Report Abuse The navy is not really into new and unproven technology. With the emphasises on tradition, I don't see it going anywhere more then a research ship.
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,927 Points:1,656,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:04:39 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Most engines that I am aware of are "exploding" engines. Under control, of course.
Tigercat88 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,342 Points:645,540 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:00:38 PM Ignore Tigercat88 Report Abuse You have to start somewhere.
69Bonne Champion Author Gary Posts:1,261 Points:494,120 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:59:43 PM Ignore 69Bonne Report Abuse Interesting, indeed.
Hunter724 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,257 Points:1,673,550 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:58:18 PM Ignore Hunter724 Report Abuse Very interesting........
frostyWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,339 Points:519,235 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:54:17 PM Ignore frostyWV Report Abuse sounds promising.
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,613 Points:1,698,385 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:52:54 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Yah know... diesel engines... are just like this to a certain point... they have no spark plug.
Harry813 Champion Author Iowa Posts:3,140 Points:689,340 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:52:31 PM Ignore Harry813 Report Abuse See that ?
badbonita Champion Author Syracuse Posts:6,366 Points:1,381,410 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:51:47 PM Ignore badbonita Report Abuse The headline definitely catches one's attention
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,613 Points:1,698,385 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:51:27 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse It is an option... we need options... but this is not an all or nothing situation... with balance comes strength!
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,705 Points:2,472,635 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:48:57 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse might or might not work
dgracing318 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,127 Points:492,185 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:44:24 PM Ignore dgracing318 Report Abuse Cool
craigsfrank Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,214 Points:861,475 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:42:57 PM Ignore craigsfrank Report Abuse Sure why not, this article was too smart for me :)
ShadowACE Champion Author Boston Posts:9,164 Points:2,178,250 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:39:42 PM Ignore ShadowACE Report Abuse An "exploding engine?" Isn't that what they had on (or was it under?) the Space Shuttles?
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:8,041 Points:1,571,970 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:39:36 PM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse The military has been leading the way in fuel saving technology and development.
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,626 Points:2,130,690 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:33:48 PM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse At present, I have no interest. I do wish them success.
naspa Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,417 Points:379,850 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:32:00 PM Ignore naspa Report Abuse The military will never save $. They are a bottomless well.
snky2k Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,528 Points:330,815 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:28:41 PM Ignore snky2k Report Abuse Hmmm...interesting.
Tsunamiron Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,574 Points:586,500 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:28:21 PM Ignore Tsunamiron Report Abuse Sounds like a diesel to me.
pa79th Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,922 Points:1,243,800 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:27:13 PM Ignore pa79th Report Abuse But the noise...the noise...and the weight required to house that explosion...and the lubricants that would have to stand up to that kind of speed...and of course, the metallurgy required... But we did put men on the moon in less than a decade from the setting of that goal, so...
SensAL Sophomore Author Ottawa Posts:129 Points:708,880 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:26:58 PM Ignore SensAL Report Abuse ok
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,660 Points:1,697,285 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:26:26 PM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse I'll believe it, when I see it.
jcdakota Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,432 Points:378,320 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:25:48 PM Ignore jcdakota Report Abuse If we could get exploding tempers to reduce fuel consumption we would really have something !!!!!