Hi Paul!
 Back at the beach I suppose.

 How far along did you get with your turbo compound traction drive. I could
 go buy a Rotrex; but, you have most of yours sorted out already. What sort
 of cost was involved with getting the parts together? Did you finish the
 assem? I'm very interested in trying out the simple turbo compound
 arrangement you have drawn.

 Ed Carver

 Oh boy! That is quite a project. Best done if you owned a machine shop.
 The parts were over $7000. The Rotrex is not exactly what is needed.

 Too many changes to make it work. I am waiting for really deep pockets :)

 There is a new book out that might help. I picked up a copy at
 the Summit warehouse store.

 "Turbo" by Jay K. Miller a real bargain at $20.

 Paul Lamar.


Ok, going to try to pick up a unit coming up on ebay in about 1/2 hour.
It's the mid size unit, but we don't care about the compressor, it's about
power transfer. Have you considered creating the "on the flywheel end"
recovery system? That looks like something I could tackle. I need to know
more about the R3350 design to see how they kept the hot vanes from flying
apart or warping from the heat.

Ed Carver

They were hollow so they pumped cooling air automatically.

Paul Lamar