History of steam cars dates back to early 19th century; McCulloch Corp, looking for superior automotive propulsion system, applied latest methods and material in furthering Paxton steam car development; technical features of early steam cars; in study of vapor cycles, standard vapor cycle with stress on high pressure and high temperature to reduce size and improve efficiency was deemed best; steam car virtues include high performance, fuel economy, and low noise level.


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    Title :

    Description of modern automotive steam powerplant


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:
    Dooley, J.L. (author) / Bell, A.F. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting (Los Angeles Section) ; 1962 Steam



    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    14 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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