Dantheman
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 03:11 PM |
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Originally posted by trogdor
if i was going to do this i wouldn't use a engine to power an electric motor i would use a turbine! I would think it would be more efficent and
is ideal for a turbine (steady rpm's)
plus you can use kerosene etc to run it on.
That idea popped into my head today aswell. But how quickly could you start a turbine? I guess it wouldnt be as simple as turning a key.
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smart51
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 05:59 PM |
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Originally posted by MikeR
What are the weights we're looking at here.
15hp engine and fuel tank,
15hp alternator
2x 60hp motors (i'm thinking performance here, we could do 1x60hp motor for a city car, heck old minis used to have 45hp).
large splodge of battery.
The scooter engine I'm using weighs 32kg including the transmission and clutch. It makes 22 BHP. I guess that half that is the CV and clutch.
A 10 litre fuel tank full, with pump is probably about 10kg. Motor's weight depends on RPM and duty cycle. You could think in the order of
0.5kg per BHP.
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