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Old 04-08-2009, 03:16 PM   #12 (permalink)
Ernie Rogers
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Originally Posted by theunchosen View Post
That sounds interesting. Must be using something other than standard motor oil as it breaks-apart and or ignites above 773 K. Yeah I am an ME student, but I used to be a ChE senior, why I asked about the temp(thermo and organic).
Excellent point about thermal stability of motor oil. That's why engine makers are very concerned about keeping cylinder wall temperature cool enough, where the oil film is. I use 453 deg. K for wall temperature in my calculations.

Ernie Rogers
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