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Forum: EcoModding Central 01-30-2015, 01:31 AM
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Posted By pgfpro
The main solvent is Toluene, around 70% in the...

The main solvent is Toluene, around 70% in the waste solvent IM getting, and has a Specific Gravity of 0.865 so pre-heating is a must.

Molecular Formula: C7H8
Average mass: 92.138 Da ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-29-2015, 01:18 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By pgfpro
Looks like your making some nice progress!!! ...

Looks like your making some nice progress!!!

On my waste paint solvent system. I'm getting all the waste solvent I can haul off from my local Auto Body Shops. The un-recycled paint solvent in 5...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-28-2015, 12:53 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By cosmick
Spider gear weldage - Page 2 - Pirate4x4.Com :...

Spider gear weldage - Page 2 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/700431-spider-gear-weldage-2.html)
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-02-2015, 12:43 AM
Replies: 137
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Posted By naturalextraction
We've been emailing back and forth but just...

We've been emailing back and forth but just wanted to make a note here; That I think you will make all of it work just fine with minimal losses and few complications that you will be able to work out...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-01-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By naturalextraction
I have this information related to pretty much...

I have this information related to pretty much what your trying to do I've been studying for about 7 years. The link to the thread is...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-29-2014, 12:57 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By redneck
That explains why your mileage is low. Lots...

That explains why your mileage is low.

Lots of rotating mass, weight and parasitic losses.

You will however be ready for the Zombie Apocalypse... ;)

Interesting project.

:)
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-29-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By pgfpro
dustyfirewalker A great way to chose a turbo...

dustyfirewalker

A great way to chose a turbo compressor and turbine size especially if your going BW is use their "Match Bot" program.
Performance Turbos | BorgWarner Turbo Systems...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-28-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By cosmick
Reading turbo compressor maps for dummies: 1)...

Reading turbo compressor maps for dummies:
1) Divide your HP by 10.
2) Find that number on the bottom of the map.
3) Mark the map on the 1 BAR line.
4) Find twice that number on the bottom.
5)...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-27-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By JRMichler
Well, no. Pressure ratio is pressure ratio and...

Well, no. Pressure ratio is pressure ratio and compressor RPM is compressor RPM. The pressure ratio is figured from the inlet absolute pressure. The inlet absolute pressure can be anything from...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-09-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By JRMichler
I'll take a stab at calculating heat transfer...

I'll take a stab at calculating heat transfer area. Some assumptions:

Exhaust gas temperature 1500 deg F.
Exiting heated mixture temperature 700 deg F.
Counterflow heat exchanger.
Heat...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-09-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By oil pan 4
Only the most largest and slowest flowing heat...

Only the most largest and slowest flowing heat exchangers are any where near 100% efficient.
Diesel intake heaters and flammable materials do not go together, diesels with intake heaters have...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-27-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 144,240
Posted By redpoint5
See this thread...

See this thread (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/supercapacitor-battery-replacement-27936.html) for updates on my battery replacement project.

I worked on my truck yesterday and found...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-03-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By user removed
The deposits from combining EGR and PCV are...

The deposits from combining EGR and PCV are almost all from the EGR. In the 76 280 Z I had long ago there was no EGR and it came from the factory that way in Federal emissions form. It also had no...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-03-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By pgfpro
Looks like your making some headway? ...

Looks like your making some headway?

Enjoying the pics!!!

Keep up the good work:thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-03-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By RustyLugNut
I may not agree with Firewalkers methodology.

But, his goal is not absurd. If you have a cheap and plentiful source of heavy oils, a vehicle that can run on it would be valuable.

And, I have made discussion of vapor engines in other threads...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-09-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,836
Posted By freebeard
Aren't you more likely to suffer an EMP pulse...

Aren't you more likely to suffer an EMP pulse from an overzealous SWAT tream? Unless you make a Faraday cage in your engine compartment? That would put you a step ahead of, oh say, Telsas.

A step...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-29-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By RustyLugNut
You have a knack for jumping to the extremes.

Engine design is based on a myriad of choices and variables. Based on your specific need, designing an engine that runs as slow as possible results in more efficiency than one that is running...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By pgfpro
dustyfirewalker I'm enjoying your thread...

dustyfirewalker

I'm enjoying your thread keep up the good work!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2014, 08:36 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By user removed
When Pop was ferrying planes to Paris, after the...

When Pop was ferrying planes to Paris, after the Allies had liberated the city, He landed a P47 at le Bourget. There were literally thousands of Kubelwagens parked there with coal gas generators. The...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2014, 03:38 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By RustyLugNut
I have several trucks that get between 10 to 20 miles per gallon.

They run on used vegetable oil. I dare you to do the work I do with your 40 mpg car. You CAN'T! You can't tow a several ton trailer to an unimproved "off road job site" with your car. I can. And...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2014, 03:14 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By RustyLugNut
I wish I could be of more help to you.

But I am limited in what I can say about the subject.

I have spent some time with Wayne Keith and his wood-gas vehicle and walked away impressed. The main pitfall I observed with his and other...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-25-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,079
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
When you quoted some "multifuel" ability the...

When you quoted some "multifuel" ability the first thing that came thru my mind were the hot-bulb engines used in older tractors (more known in Italy as "testa calda", or literally "hot head"),...
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