> Hi Paul and group,
>
> Here is an update from the link in your web site on ceramic engine.
>   http://ceramicrotaryengines.com/
>
>
> Marc Joseph
>
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> Update as of September 2008
> Appropriate data for an equivalent /metal/ Wankel engine is being
> currently generated which should act as baseline data for comparing
> with data yet to be generated from our /ceramic/ Wankel engine. A
> prototype CeTZP ceramic Wankel rotor has been made to
> specification. A
> CeTZP ceramic Wankel housing and CeTZP ceramic side plates are being
> commissioned. Preliminary tests for the ceramic Wankel engine
> should be
> carried out at our test facilities once the ceramic components are
> assembled. When, we do not know. This is a novel technology and
> we want
> to get it right.
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>
> This sounds pretty good.
>
> "The Phase I study of the turbocharged "Adiabatic Wankel-Type Rotary
> Engine"indicated progressive performance improvements in Wankel rotary
> engines when the combustion chamber components were
> insulated.  The
> adiabatic Wankel engine with the advanced concepts:
> turbocompounding, higher
> compression ratio, reduced leakage, and faster combustion could
> decrease the
> specific fuel consumption by 25% and increase power output by
> 34%.  The
> elimination of the cooling system can give another 5% reduction
> due to
> cooling system components.  A total possible improvement of
> 30% in
> performance and a 15% reduction in specific weight on an
> installed basis
> could provide the next spring-board for the adiabatic Wankel
> rotary engine
> to compete in the worldwide aircraft, automotive, industrial,
> and other
> power plant markets."
>
>
> One thing they missed is the lower density of a ceramic rotor will
> allow upping the max revolutions to generate even more power per
> pound and power
> per cubic foot of engine.
>
> Paul Lamar


Yes a lot hotter for the exhaust system.  As if it was not hot enough.
Is Inconel alone could sustain that amount of heat?

Marc Joseph