I was thinking about the so-called micro-diesel effect. Besides the highly flammable fuel, an oxidizer is also needed. Isn't it? At least, air.
The hydraulic oil must contain oxygen and fuel that is insoluble in the oil. The first thing that came to mind was diethyl ether, but it mixes with oil in all proportions.
How can this principle be implemented ?
Concept: Hydraulic Energy Unit based on Controlled Micro-DieselingCore Mechanism: The system operates by converting a standard hydraulic circuit into a thermal power cycle. Instead of using hydraulic oil solely for power transmission, it serves as the medium for internal combustion. Operating Cycle:- Induction and Aeration: A hydraulic pump (operating at 1500 RPM) creates a vacuum at the inlet to draw in a mixture of hydrogen and air. This creates a gas-saturated emulsion of oil and micro-bubbles.
- Adiabatic Ignition: Inside the pump, the pressure is rapidly increased to 300 bar. This fast compression causes the gas bubbles to reach the auto-ignition temperature of the hydrogen-air mixture (the micro-dieseling effect).
- Expansion and Work: The energy released from these micro-explosions increases the pressure and volume of the fluid. This high-energy flow is directed into a hydraulic motor, where the expansion of the gases performs mechanical work.
- Power Smoothing: A spring-loaded damper is installed on the split shaft between the pump and the motor to absorb the high-frequency pressure pulsations and deliver smooth rotational torque.
- Recirculation: After exiting the motor, the fluid passes through a cooling and degassing reservoir to stabilize its temperature and chemical composition before returning to the pump.
Technical Goal: The primary objective is to achieve a positive energy balance, where the mechanical output of the hydraulic motor exceeds the energy required to drive the pump, by effectively harvesting the thermal energy released during the micro-dieseling process. The video about microdieseling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9I6eV3Rs9g
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