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Old 08-20-2012, 05:54 AM   #1 (permalink)
kevman
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Gas Turbine Engine+Hydraulic Hybrid system = higher efficiency drivetrain?

Hi guys,

Wanted to throw this idea out for some critical reviews. when looking at the best possible way to transfer the heat energy to the tires, this seems like a good way (at least in theory!).

basically, have a hydraulic hybrid system(one with all the bugs ironed out) mated to a turboshaft engine(possibly with recirculating exhaust gas implemented to minimise propulsive losses further). im not an expert by any means, but it seems to beat an ICE driven HHV in operation & efficiency.

mind you this is just a conceptual idea. what do you guys think? any experts on thermo care to bounce a few ideas on this (or to bunk it) ?

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