Bill-Higdon
Well-Known Member
I can't find the conversation that I saw recently on homebuiltairplanes.com about plasma sprayed cylinder liners for internal combustion engines, but after a bit of research, here are a couple of good links that describe the process which appear already in use in the automotive industry.
<http://articles.sae.org/7624/
<http://www.ukintpress-conferences.com/conf/10ex_conf/pdfs/Day_3_5_Peter_Ernst.pdf
<http://www.twi-global.com/news-even...a-coating-of-engine-block-cylinder-bores-221/
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_transferred_wire_arc_thermal_spraying
Also here are 2 links to articles about research into a new high temp aluminum alloy based on a mixture of Aluminum & Cerium.\
<https://www.ornl.gov/news/new-alloy...ion-while-improving-energy-efficiency-engines
<https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090226082515.htm
Now if we could get a reputable manufacturer to make cylinders and heads for VW engines using these technologies.
Bill
<http://articles.sae.org/7624/
<http://www.ukintpress-conferences.com/conf/10ex_conf/pdfs/Day_3_5_Peter_Ernst.pdf
<http://www.twi-global.com/news-even...a-coating-of-engine-block-cylinder-bores-221/
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_transferred_wire_arc_thermal_spraying
Also here are 2 links to articles about research into a new high temp aluminum alloy based on a mixture of Aluminum & Cerium.\
<https://www.ornl.gov/news/new-alloy...ion-while-improving-energy-efficiency-engines
<https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090226082515.htm
Now if we could get a reputable manufacturer to make cylinders and heads for VW engines using these technologies.
Bill
