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BBK Piece On British Steam Car
Posted by: Brian Drake (IP Logged)
Date: December 28, 2004 10:08AM
<HTML>Not a lot of details, but still an interesting read. [news.bbc.co.uk];
Re: BBK Piece On British Steam Car
Posted by: Dan Ullfig (IP Logged)
Date: December 29, 2004 09:22PM
<HTML>At the end of the article the guy makes the statement that "burning propane is more environmentaly friendly". Nonsense. That is only true in IC engines, where the fact that the fuel is already gaseous before it enters the cylinder helps in a more complete combustion. The whole point of external combustion is that it can be made clean no matter what fuel you use.
In other words, diesel can burn just as clean, and it has far more energy content than propane.
Dan</HTML>
In other words, diesel can burn just as clean, and it has far more energy content than propane.
Dan</HTML>
Re: BBK Piece On British Steam Car
Posted by: Andy Patterson (IP Logged)
Date: December 29, 2004 10:24PM
<HTML>Hi Dan
Actualll Diesel fuel contains a lubracant that is a littler hard to burn. Not impossable. But usually on ingition of the burner you get incomplete combustion for a bit.
No 1 fuel oil is a better choice. Same as Diesel fuel with out the lubricant additive.
Andy</HTML>
Actualll Diesel fuel contains a lubracant that is a littler hard to burn. Not impossable. But usually on ingition of the burner you get incomplete combustion for a bit.
No 1 fuel oil is a better choice. Same as Diesel fuel with out the lubricant additive.
Andy</HTML>
Re: BBK Piece On British Steam Car
Posted by: Dan Ullfig (IP Logged)
Date: December 30, 2004 07:47PM
<HTML>Andy:
Well, of course if Diesel ever got to be the fuel of choice for steamers, then they would stop putting oil in it. But then they would call it No. 1 fuel oil..... Oh, it's all so confusing :)
Dan</HTML>
Well, of course if Diesel ever got to be the fuel of choice for steamers, then they would stop putting oil in it. But then they would call it No. 1 fuel oil..... Oh, it's all so confusing :)
Dan</HTML>
Re: BBK Piece On British Steam Car
Posted by: David K. Nergaard (IP Logged)
Date: January 19, 2005 01:04PM
<HTML>Most Diesel oil is selected #2 fuel oil. It is somewhat lubricating in its own right. #1 oil is thinner and if clean enough could be sold as Kerosene. some Diesel engines (not all) need added lubrication of the injectors when using #1. The main reason for #1 Diesel is that #2 will gell at low temperatures, which can lead to stalled vehicles in Minnesota winters!</HTML>
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