Published On Apr 2, 2023
An RDE is theoretically more efficient than conventional deflagrative combustion by as much as 25%. The concept has been known for some time but is finally making progress due to new materials/modeling.
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ICE
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• Achates Power Opposed-Piston Engine
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Pulse Detonation
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• Valveless Pulse Detonation Engine
RDE
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• Progress in RDC/Fortschritt bei der R...
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