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The Elsbett, or Elko (known for "Elsbett Konstruktion"), engine is an 89 horsepower (66 Kilowatt), direct-injection diesel engine that was invented by Ludwig Elsbett[1] It is designed to run on pure plant oil (PVO). Elsbett AG, the current manufactuerer, is based in Thalmässing, Bavaria.
The design limits of the loss of energy as heat by a variety of technologies:
- The fuel charge is injected in such a manner as to "blend perfectly with the air" and combust within a central core of hot air, not contacting the chamber walls.
- The engine also doesn't use any water cooling. Instead, oil is used as the singular coolant.
References
edit- ^ Norbye, Jan (March 1982), "3-cylinder turbodiesel", Popular Science, Bonnier Corporation, p. 60
External links
edit- Official website (in German)
- Elsbett-museum website (in German)