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The Ultimate Engine: Unprecedented fuel economy & power
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The Free Piston Matrix Engine in Automobiles
Advantages for Drivers
- 100 mpg possible in a medium-sized car ~ Lower fuel costs and fewer emissions without sacrificing comfort.
- Easy to repair ~ Clip-on modules make home replacement possible.
- Long engine life ~ Total internal lubrication leads to less wear and tear.
- Reliability ~ Engine matrix design allows car to operate even if multiple modules fail.
- Supports 100 mpg initiatives ~ Efficient and modular design make this feasible.
- Supports biofuel initiatives ~ Engine technology excels using new, lower-energy biofuels.
- Extreme power using gasoline and diesel ~ Supported by existing fuel infrastructure.
- Unlimited design options ~ Compact engine matrices can be placed in unconventional locations (i.e. in drive axle assembly, under body).
- Inexpensive to manufacture ~ Engine shapes and parts are simple and easy to produce. Uses off-the-shelf rings and seals.
- Far fewer emission per mile driven ~ Can attain or surpass federal emission requirements.
- Built-in hydraulic power ~ In addition to mechanical power, concurrently generated hydraulic output can power brakes, steering, and/or drive assist units.
- Robust redundancy ~ Increases customer satisfaction. Reduces warranty breakdown claims.
The engine's modular matrix design provides the key to fuel efficiency in excess of 100 mpg while still offering the comfort, acceleration and power modern drivers demand. For example, in a typical six-module design, all six modules would supply power when the vehicle needs to accelerate from a stop. When the vehicle is cruising on the highway or going downhill, several modules would disengage to save fuel. As driving conditions change, additional modules restart simply by supplying fuel and ignition to the number of modules required to supply the precise power needed.
Many Design Options
Engine matrix modules can be configured in a variety of ways. For instance, they can be installed directly on the drive axle system underneath the car, saving space and eliminating vibrations in the passenger area. This opens the door to many creative layouts that can reduce the size and weight of cars while still providing for maximum passenger comfort and cargo space.
Environmentally Friendly
Because our engine will make it possible to travel much further on each gallon of gasoline, diesel or biofuel, the emissions released per mile driven will be greatly reduced.
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The Free Piston Matrix Engine in Military Applications
- Takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin’!! ~ Unique modular engine sustains massive damage and still runs.
- High power to weight ratio ~ Each compact module provides large power capacity.
- Robust redundancy ~ Self-contained module has independent ignition, cooling, fuel control, and lubrication.
- Easy field repair ~ Engine modules are easily removed and replaced.
- Easier to support ~ Requires less fuel from supply chain to do equivalent work.
- Mechanical and hydraulic power ~ Normal operation of engine also delivers variable hydraulic power for a wide variety of applications.
- Multi-fuel capable ~ Extracts maximum power from biofuels and from existing gas/diesel infrastructure. Can be outfitted to run on raw biomass fuels from surrounding environment.
- Simplified parts inventory ~ One standardized part used in many different engine matrix combinations.
- Unlimited scaleable applications ~ Matrix design allows any number of modules to be configured to meet large or small power requirements.
- Long life ~ Stresses on module components are linear, resulting in fewer mechanical complications.
- Costs less to build ~ Independently functioning modules have only four moving parts. Simple design ensures low manufacturing costs.
Durable Aircraft
The free pisto
n matrix engine provides an extremely durable power source for close support fighting aircraft and jets. Aircraft could take direct hits to a large number of engine modules and flight would continue until the very last module was destroyed. This redundant design will save lives and increase the likelihood of success in any mission. Aircraft like the V22 Osprey would benefit greatly from our technology.
The Ultimate Tank
The free piston matrix engine takes up less than half the space of the best modern diesel engine, while offering more torque and usable power, and using less fuel. Because the engine matrix is comprised of independently functioning engines, one or more of the engines can be hit by artillery fire and the remaining engines will continue to function. This allows the vehicle to continue its mission or return to base safely. Damaged engine modules can be replaced in the field in just a few minutes. The engine runs well on any fuel source, such as conventional fossil fuels and modern low-energy biofuels. When outfitted properly, the vehicles can also run on solid organic biomass materials, such as wood, debris, waste and remains. This allows for independence from vulnerable supply chains as fuel can be collected from the surroundings when penetrating hostile environments.
The modular matrix engine design is ideal for remote electric generators or combined heat and power applications. Engine fuel consumption can be precisely regulated by easily shutting down and restarting engine modules in response to changing load conditions. On-demand scalability makes it possible to achieve maximum fuel economy without compromising performance. Field generators can be outfitted to allow organic biomass material from the surrounding environment to be used as fuel.
