This paper deals with the reasons for and the development of an internal combustion engine with an immediately hydraulic output. After looking at some of the advantages to be gained from such an engine, the following considerations are then discussed: a hydraulic substitute for the conventional flywheel; quick, efficient starting and stopping; converting a declining combustion pressure into a constant hydraulic pressure; operation over a range of system pressure; interface with a hydrostatic transmission, and energy storage and regeneration.
Toward a Hydraulic Prime Mover
Sae Technical Papers
1978 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition ; 1978
1978-02-01
Conference paper
English
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