A Compact Pollution-Free
External Combustion Engine
with High Part-Load Efficiency
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8. The Complexity Issue
One may argue that this cycle is too complex for vehicle applications.
But the complexity is needed to achieve the desired high efficiency. In
general, high performance of any system usually requires complexity. In
mass production, complexity is less of an issue than total weight, type
of materials, and type of fabrication. As seen below, the result is very
good performance and low weight and bulk volume.
It is believed that this complexity does not reduce reliability. In
fact, reliability may be greater because of the smaller heat exchangers
and high-pressure components.
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