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dcb · 01-22-2010, 09:56 PM

allright, that pic describes something that would be ~87 efficient in a series role as a transmission, but doesn't include hydraulic "gear" ratio changes, which is why you would bother with anything but a chain and sprocket in the first place.

ok, so I haven't seen this exact picture anywhere yet (that's your job), but it sounds like you have for comparisons sake:

an ICE driving a constant volume pump

a high pressure accumulator

a low pressure accumulator

plumbing/hoses of sufficient diameter to not incur pressure drop (the fluid DOES flow in this system despite your previous statement that it doesnt, or else you need to draw a picture)

4 floaty cup glorified bent axis variable displacement motors, one at each wheel.

Is that correct so far?

01-22-2010, 09:56 PM	#89 (permalink)
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