New Fuel Economy Information site

[RustyLugNut]

Originally Posted by mpgmike

Wow! I'm blown away! I've seen stuff apparently made with this process, but had no knowledge of the actual process itself. Thank you 2 folks for the quick and informative videos.

That would work for the outer electrode beautifully. Not sure how to create a satellite dish on the inner electrode, though.

Use a tool post grinding head on your lathe to make custom bits.

[freebeard]

Not going to get this done for the car, but I might mod a single plug to put into a glass or plastic bell and fill it with butane to observe the result.

[Piotrsko]

What could possibly go wrong with a glass container and a cast fire?

[freebeard]

I was thinking of an open bell. I don't recall if butane is lighter or heavier than air. That determines whether the bell points up or down.

edit:

I was thinking an open bell for safety's sake; but I now think atmospheric pressure wouldn't be a good test.

So.... maybe a 3/4" clear acrylic tube. threaded on one end for the spark plug with a pop-off valve on the other end?

Maybe I'm watching too much Integza.

[freebeard]

Further proof that Universe is just a Simulation.

I posted #124 yesterday, and today Integza put up a video about a transparent cylinder 4-stroke engine.

Transparent 4-stroke Engine 3D Printed (SEE THROUGH SLOWMOTION)

He gets an interesting result comparing gasoline, methanol and nitromethane/methanol mix.

[redpoint5]

I don't think just a simulation is a useful frame. This is the result of what would happen if everything was just as it is; which is what a simulation does. The only interesting thing is that it implies there's something more complex than the universe. We've been speculating about that from the beginning grounded in religion.

[freebeard]

We've gone from angels dancing on the head of a pin to this: Understanding New TSMC 2nm Technology

[redpoint5]

Yes, and I'm as excited about revealing the mysteries of the universe as anyone, but knowing a lot more about infinity means you haven't made any progress. It's merely an exponential expansion of "whys".

I see that as a good thing though, because once you beat a game, you don't need to play anymore. The game that endlessly grows complex though, can be played endlessly.

[Piotrsko]

Not surprised that integza knew what you looked at. There's so many cookie crumb trails following people around that tracking is almost not required.

[freebeard]

True, but it's still impressive turnaround time.